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New Tool Warns U.S. Pork Producers of Diseases Present in Their Regions

A new tool that uses swine disease data submitted voluntarily by participants in the Morrison Swine Health Monitoring project is helping warn U.S. pork producers of diseases that are present in their regions.
The Early Regional Occurrence Warning project, launched in September 2022, has resulted in the creation of a regional early disease warning tool.
Swine Health Information Center Executive Director Dr. Paul Sundberg explains the University of Minnesota's Morrison Swine Health Monitoring project is the foundational example of producers sharing site status information among themselves and the Early Regional Occurrence Warning or TEROW project was born out of that willingness to share information.

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Meet Alfonso Agulair: Zoetis Caregiver Award Winner and Herdsman at Tosh Farms

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At World Pork Expo 2026, Swine Web caught up with Alfonso Agulair, a herdsman with Tosh Farms and one of this year's Zoetis Caregiver Award winners.

Known for his genuine care and dedication, Aguilar helps build a strong team culture while encouraging those around him to continually improve. During this interview, he discusses his journey into the swine industry, the importance of animal care, and what motivates him each day.

Before finding his home in pork production, Aguilar worked in construction. Today, he takes pride in helping provide safe, high-quality food while caring for animals and supporting his team.