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Clean farms, dirty trailers

On a weekly basis, hundreds of thousands of hogs are hauled from different finishing pig farms with different health statuses to harvest plants making these facilities the ultimate concentration point for our industry. Therefore, trailer cross-contamination is imminent, yet today the risk is poorly understood. The University of Minnesota and the Swine Health Information Center partnered to better understand the risk of contamination with pathogens often found in U.S. pigs.

Join the UMN Swine Group as a Post-Doctoral Associate!

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

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Designing Predictable Performance in an Unpredictable Environment featuring Dr. Cesar Corzo

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.

Watch the special WPX Roundtable episode of The Swine it Podcast Show

Risk factors associated with introduction of wild-type PRRS virus into growing pigs

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.

Top 10 Things We’re Looking Forward to at the 2026 Leman Swine Conference

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!