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The recent spread of African Swine Fever in China has elevated the importance of biosecurity measures in reducing the risk of a domestic or foreign animal disease entering farms. Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University Extension swine specialists have developed a workshop program to provide information and deeper understanding of critical steps necessary in biosecurity and health management for producers, employees, veterinarians and industry partners.
The no-cost workshop “Biosecurity Best Practices for Pork Producers” uses a variety of methods to help attendees learn about, develop and prioritize biosecurity practices. Case studies, demonstration and lecture will guide participants in prioritizing the highest ranking risk events for their own operations, with a focus on employee entry, traffic patterns, bench entries and other measures.
The program is delivered by the swine specialist team of ISU Extension professionals in collaboration with Dr. Derald Holtkamp of Iowa State’s department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine.
Session topics include diseases of concern, carrying agents, risk event, intervention strategies, prioritizing farm risk, creating a biosecurity culture and Secure Pork Supply. The workshop agenda also includes round table discussions and a demonstration of how disease may pass a clean/dirty line.
Attendance is free, but preregistration is strongly encouraged. For more information or to preregister, contact the specialist listed by the location you wish to attend. See the workshop flyer.
Dates and locations in chronological order:
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2-4 p.m.
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Horticulture Bldg., Cedar Rapids
Contact Colin Johnson, colinj@iastate.edu, 515-291-9287
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 1-3:30 p.m.
Delaware County Extension Office
1417 N Franklin St., Manchester
Contact Mark Storlie, mstorlie@iastate.edu, 563-425-3331
Thursday, Dec. 6, 1-3:30 p.m.
Shelby County Extension Office
906 Sixth St., Harlan
Contact Dave Stender, dstender@iastate.edu, 712-261-0225
Friday, Dec. 7, 9-11:30 a.m.
Sioux County Extension Office
400 N. Central Ave., #700, Orange City
Contact Dave Stender, dstender@iastate.edu, 712-261-0225
Friday, Dec. 7, 1-3:30 p.m.
Cherokee County Extension Office
209 Centennial Dr., Cherokee
Contact Dave Stender, dstender@iastate.edu, 712-261-0225
Monday, Dec. 10, 9-11:30 a.m.
Iowa Lakes Community College
3200 College Dr., Technology Bldg, Rm 3203, Emmetsburg
Contact Dave Stender, dstender@iastate.edu, 712-261-0225
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1- 3:30 p.m.
Borlaug Learning Center
3327 290th St., Nashua
Contact Russ Euken, reuken@iastate.edu, 641-231-1711
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1-3:30 p.m.
Washington County Extension Office
2223 250th St., Washington
Contact Tom Miller, tmiiler@iastate.edu, 319-931-3781
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1-3:30 p.m.
Mahaska County Extension Office
212 N. I St., Oskaloosa
Contact Colin Johnson, colinj@iastate.edu, 515-291-9287
The programs are sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach, IPIC and the Iowa Pork Producers Association.
November 16, 2018 - ISU
