The Swine report

Why 2026 is a Reality Check for Swine Health

The summer heat used to offer a seasonal reprieve from viral pressure, but 2026 is proving that viruses don’t take vacations. With porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) positivity continuing to be relatively high and porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) above expected levels in June, producers are being urged to rethink every ‘layer’ of their operation—from transport sanitation to the movement of labor across sites. Swine health experts share the biggest health surprises of the year so far and the specific, high-stakes gaps in biosecurity that are currently leaving herds vulnerable. Whether you are managing endemic pathogens or preparing for foreign animal disease threats, this conversation between Megan Bollin, DVM and technical services veterinarian at Norbrook, Micah Jansen, DVM and director of the Zoetis U.S. Pork Technical Services; and Brooke Kitting, DVM and senior veterinarian at Seaboard Foods offers a roadmap for protecting your bottom line. What disRead More

UPDATE: SHIC/AASV Webinar on New World Screwworm Resources Planned for August 4

The Swine Health Information Center, in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, will host a webinar titled “New World Screwworm Response Planning, Available Resources, and Outreach Strategies for Pork Producers”. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm CDT. Register for the webinar here. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the detection of NWS in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, on June 3, 2026. NWS is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, causing serious wounds, infestation, and even animal death if left untreated. USDA APHIS stated in its press release that, “USDA and Texas officials are taking immediate action to contain and eradicate NWS from the United States, following the strategies and actions outlined in the NWS Response Playbook.” In response to the detection, actions taken by authorities include the establishment of a unified incident coRead More

DanBred enters Indonesia to support and develop pig production

After several challenging years for the Indonesian swine industry, marked by African swine fever and reduced pig populations, the need for rebuilding production in a more resilient and sustainable way has become increasingly clear. On July 7, 546 purebred DanBred pigs arrived in Manado, Indonesia. The import included all three DanBred breeds: DanBred Landrace, DanBred Yorkshire and DanBred Duroc. These animals will form the basis for PT SOW as a certified DanBred multiplication, with semen supply completing the breeding program. Notably, this marks the first import of live pigs into Indonesia in more than 30 years - underlining both the scale of the initiative and the shared ambition to revitalize the industry. Bringing genetics and knowledge closer to producers With its operations in Indonesia, PT SOW is introducing a modern production approach focusing on biosecurity, animal welfare and operational efficiency, combined with access to internationally recognized genetics from DanBrRead More