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Prop 12 Isn’t Going Away — Now What?

A recent federal court decision has dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s challenge to California’s Proposition 12, reinforcing a reality the pork industry can no longer ignore:

Prop 12 is here—and it’s shaping the future of production.

While the ruling was based on legal standing rather than the merits of the law itself, the outcome leaves California’s requirements fully intact. For producers, integrators, and supply chain partners, the message is clear—this is no longer a legal debate.

It’s an operational one.

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How Data Predicts Swine Outbreaks - Swaminathan Jayaraman

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Swaminathan Jayaraman, Research Assistant and PhD Candidate at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, explains how integrated data systems can improve disease surveillance in swine production. He discusses combining diagnostics, animal movement data, production records, and spatial analytics to identify risks earlier and support proactive decision-making for PRRS, PED, and swine influenza. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Disease surveillance remains largely reactive because outbreaks are often confirmed only after transmission has already occurred across multiple connected production sites."

Meet the guest: Swaminathan Jayaraman / swamjay is a Graduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. With academic training in management information systems and engineering, he focuses on integrating diagnostic, production, and movement data to improve disease surveillance and decision support in swine production systems. Listen to Swaminathan Jayaraman on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.