News - Canadian Swine Health Board

The Chair of the Canadian Swine Health Board says initiatives aimed at reducing the risk of the transmission of swine disease are showing an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

The Canadian Swine Health Board is encouraging groups planning agricultural meetings to consider including a seasonal influenza vaccination clinic.

Pork producers in Manitoba are being invited to take part of a PRRS prevalence study.

The Canadian Swine Health Board reports pork producer participation in the National Biosecurity Training Program has exceeded expectations.

With the onset of flu-season, the Canadian Swine Health Board is recommending pork producers take steps to protect their pigs and themselves by getting seasonal flu vaccinations.

The Canadian Swine Health Board reports the response to a new national communications network for swine practitioners has been positive.

The Canadian Swine Health Intelligence Network reports over half of the swine veterinarians in Canada took part in the first round of surveys conducted as part of a new swine disease surveillance and response initiative.

A new national veterinary network is harnessing modern communication technology to allow swine veterinarians across Canada to work collectively to reduce the risk of transmitting swine diseases.

An animal care specialist with Mark Fynn, reports the response of pork producers in Manitoba to the Canadian Swine Health Board’s national Biosecurity Training Program has been excellent.

The Executive Director of the Canadian Swine Health Board reports the fledgling Canadian Swine Health Intelligence Network is allowing swine veterinarians to work cooperatively in addressing animal health issues.