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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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Interview with Dr. Jayson Lusk: Market Impact of the Global Adoption of PRRS-Resistant Pigs

Video: Interview with Dr. Jayson Lusk: Market Impact of the Global Adoption of PRRS-Resistant Pigs

What is the economic impact of adopting the PRRS-resistant pig for farmers in the U.S.?

In this exclusive interview, Dr. Jayson Lusk, Dean of Agriculture at Oklahoma State University, shares insights from his latest research on the market impact of PRRS-resistant pigs.

Insights include:

•What happens to the global market if farmers in the U.S. adopt the PRRS-resistant pig

•The risks of not adopting the technology

•The ways pork producers can remain competitive against other proteins


This could be a pivotal moment for the pork industry – both for improving animal welfare and for enhancing the viability of pork producers.