Swine in Minnesota

The UMN Swine Group is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to conduct epidemiological research related to swine production, with a particular focus on biosecurity. A DVM degree is required, and an MS or PhD is preferred, although applicants without an MS or PhD will also be considered.

The position will involve traveling to commercial swine farms to assess biosecurity practices and collect data, conducting epidemiological and statistical analyses, contributing to manuscript preparation for ongoing projects within the group, and participating in grant development and funding efforts.

For more details and to apply visit the UMN Jobs portal and search Job ID 375696

Recorded live at World Pork Expo 2026, this Anitox roundtable brings together Dr. Cesar Corzo, PJ Corns, Sebastián Villegas, Dr. Francisco Domingues, and Dr. Edgar Diaz for a focused conversation on predictable performance, disease prevention, biosecurity, data, labor, and operational discipline.

About the guests

• Dr. Cesar Corzo, Leman Chair in Swine Health and Productivity at the University of Minnesota, specializes in infectious disease epidemiology and leads the Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project.
• PJ Corns, Director of Sow Production at JBS, brings extensive experience in production management, biosecurity, and system optimization.
• Sebastián Villegas Palacino, CEO of Asimetrix, helps producers turn complex data into actionable business decisions.
• Dr. Francisco Domingues, Global Head of Swine Nutrition and Health at Anitox, focuses on feed quality, nutrition, and production efficiency.
• Dr. Edgar Diaz, Regional Commercial Director at Anitox, has more than 35 years of experience developing practical health and production solutions across global swine systems.

In this newly published paper from the Torremorell lab, the authors followed 63 wean-to-finish farms in the Midwest and recorded wild-type PRRSV introduction, describing the biggest factors.

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The annual Allen D. Leman Swine Conference is less than a month away, bringing together swine veterinarians, producers, and industry leaders from across the globe to discuss cutting-edge research, practical farm management, and global swine health challenges.

Looking at the 2026 program, here are the top 10 sessions, events, and highlights we can’t wait to experience this year!

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