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Quick Reference Checklist - Veterinarian Considerations for Depopulation and Disposal of Swine

The owner of the pigs is considering depopulation. Now what? The AASV has developed a one-page step-by-step guide with links to find the resources you will need.

View more recommendations for the depopulation of swine here. This series of fact sheets provides guidance for veterinarians and producers about available swine depopulation methods, the limitations of each method and how they can be applied under various circumstances, and plan development for how depopulation could be deployed in emergency situations.

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I’m Phil Hord, and I’m excited to kick off my first episode as host on The Swine it Podcast Show. It’s a privilege to begin this journey with you. In this episode, Dr. John Deen, a retired Distinguished Global Professor Emeritus from the University of Minnesota, explains how pandemic threats continue to shape U.S. swine health and production. He discusses vulnerabilities in diagnostics, movement control, and national preparedness while drawing lessons from ASF, avian influenza, and field-level epidemiology. Listen now on all major platforms.

"Pandemic events in swine systems continue to generate significant challenges because early signals often resemble common conditions, creating delays that increase spread and economic disruption."