Risk management is a critical element of swine production. Kevin Schulz reviews the work and challenges of managing and prioritizing the Swine Disease Matrix that provides a global view of swine pathogens. The matrix is a result of work from the newly formed Swine Health Information Center’s volunteers who comprise the Swine Health Monitoring and Analysis Working Group.
Source: National Hog Farmer, November 2016.
The primary focus of the working group is to create a common set of standards so that data looks the same regardless of its source. There is no level of standardization right now, says Rodger Main, VDL, Iowa State University.
INSIGHTS: This is another example of how animal health professionals are proactively addressing potential risks to animals, our food supplies and ultimately to humans.