A great amount of laboratory work has proven that viruses, including SVA, can survive well in feed but researchers have never had a real-world case where they could come to a strong conclusion that a new virus entered a country through feed imports. Until now.
Scott A. Dee, DVM, MS, PhD, explains the significance of the discovery as a big-time wake-up call. Dee encourages producers to enroll in U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan, participate and work to see that initiative succeed.
Source: PORK, September 6, 2022. Link. Dee shares three reasons why this case is important for U.S. pork producers to think about:
- It validates all the virus transmission in feed research
- It’s a wake-up call for the U.S.
- It’s an opportunity for the global pork industry to learn without long-term damage
INSIGHTS: Domestic and foreign biosecurity has been underscored by Covid. Our food supply is dependent on safe inputs, disease prevention and sound science for managing species specific and zoonotic risks.