On August 26, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm CT, the Swine Health Information Center and the American Association of Swine Veterinarians will co-host a webinar, Mitigation Strategies for Mosquitos as an Emerging Threat to Swine Health. Conducted by the Iowa State University Swine Medicine Education Center, the webinar will feature subject matter experts sharing insights on entomology and mosquito life cycles, experience on managing mosquitos in and around swine farms, and best control practices to reduce the impact of insect bites on pork production.
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The webinar will feature four presenters offering their expertise. Dr. Dustin Swanson, USDA-ARS, will share information on the biology of mosquitos including life cycle, feeding behavior, habitat needs, and risks posed to the swine industry. Dr. Natalee Judson, Pipestone, will address the US experience with the current challenge of increased mosquito populations, clinical impact on farm and potential strategies for control. Dr. Bernie Gleeson, SunPork, will outline the Australian experience and strategy for mosquito management during the JEV outbreak of 2022. And Iowa State University’s Dr. Chris Rademacher will cover best practices for mosquito control measures around and on the farm.
Mosquitos, an inconvenient part of warm weather and heavy rain, can pose significant challenges when their populations rise. This year’s unusual rainfall during spring and summer in many parts of the country has provided ideal conditions for explosive mosquito population growth. Mosquitos can transmit many pathogens to animals and humans and, consequently, pose a risk to swine health and production.
The Swine Health Information Center, launched in 2015 with Pork Checkoff funding, protects and enhances the health of the US swine herd by minimizing the impact of emerging disease threats through preparedness, coordinated communications, global disease monitoring, analysis of swine health data, and targeted research investments. As a conduit of information and research, SHIC encourages sharing of its publications and research. Forward, reprint, and quote SHIC material freely. For more information, visit http://www.swinehealth.org or contact Dr. Megan Niederwerder at mniederwerder@swinehealth.org or Dr. Lisa Becton at lbecton@swinehealth.org.
