In this episode of "At The Meeting," Dr. Dustin Oedekoven, chief veterinarian for the National Pork Board, talks about the serious threat posed by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and what it means for the swine industry. The discussion touches on the virus's recent spread to dairy cattle, the crucial role of biosecurity measures, and the steps the industry needs to take to prevent outbreaks. Don't miss this episode for an in-depth look at the current challenges and strategies for safeguarding swine health.

• (00:00) Introduction

• (03:27) African swine fever

• (05:10) HPAI's threat to swine

• (10:48) Biosecurity measures importance

• (15:30) Swine industry recommendations

• (22:19) Economic impact of influenza

• (27:38) Closing thoughts

Meet the guest: Dr. Dustin “Dusty” Oedekoven is the chief veterinarian for the National Pork Board, where he leads a team of veterinarians and swine production experts in Pork Checkoff-funded work. He most recently served as State Veterinarian and Executive Secretary for the South Dakota Animal Industry Board. Dr. Oedekoven earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University.

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At The Meeting is hosted by Dr. Montserrat Torremorell, Dr. Gordon Spronk and Dr. Tom Wetzell. We are continually addressing challenging pork industry issues through our conversations with industry leaders. And when we learn, we bring it all to you. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the conversation.

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