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Register for Next International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases

By Abbey Canon

The 22nd North American PRRS Symposium will deliver the latest on the control of PRRS, PEDV, ASFV, and other emerging swine viruses. Register by August 22 to get the early registration price for the meeting, which will be held on January 16 and 17, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.

August 22 is also the deadline for applying for travel fellowships for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who plan to present at the symposium.

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