October Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report Now Available

Oct 09, 2025

The Swine Health Information Center’s (SHIC) October Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report is available.

This month’s Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report shows that PRRSV case positivity in wean-to-market pigs has climbed to 41.46%, representing an increase of 6.28% compared to the same period last year. This emphasizes the need for stronger monitoring, biocontainment, and biosecurity practices in production sites. A bonus page highlights that PRRSV lineage 1C.5 continues to dominate, with 3,347 detections in 2025 already surpassing the total from 2024. Iowa alone accounts for 1,182 PRRSV 1C.5 cases. Illinois reported its first detection of PRRSV 1C.5.33. Pennsylvania had its first PRRSV 1C.2 detection in 2025; previous detections occurred in 2023 and 2024. Co-detection of IAV and PRRSV positive cases rose from 6% in July to over 10% in September, with IAV case positivity experiencing a substantial increase, reaching 35.66% in the wean-to-market category.

In the podcast, Dr. Daniel Boykin, senior veterinarian at Smithfield Foods, discusses rapid response and biocontainment for emerging PRRSV strains, tips on preparedness for biosecurity practices, and next steps in regional control of PEDV and M. hyopneumoniae.

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Video: Selling Rams & Helping New Farmers Begin

It’s shipping day again at Ewetopia Farms as we sell another Suffolk yearling ram! In today’s episode, we load one of our Suffolk rams onto the trailer as he heads off to his new farm to sire the next generation of lambs.

This particular customer has been buying our rams for over eight years, trusting Ewetopia genetics for their gentle temperaments, strong builds, and proven performance. Back home, we get busy looking after the flock that’s staying behind. With the weather turning wet and chilly, it’s time to put down fresh, clean bedding to keep everyone cozy and comfortable for the season ahead. Later, we welcome a wonderful new family who’s just starting out in sheep farming!

They’ve chosen some of our Suffolk ewe lambs to begin their flock — and we couldn’t be happier to help them take their first steps into raising sheep. Stay tuned for a follow-up episode when we help deliver and settle their new flock at their farm.