In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Anna Forseth, Director of Animal Health at the National Pork Producers Council, discusses the ongoing efforts to enhance live swine traceability. She provides an update on the status of the mandatory traceability standards, reviewing the progress of the process and where things currently stand with USDA approval. Dr. Forseth highlights actionable steps producers can take now to prepare for future regulations. Tune in on all major platforms!

"The goal is to create a more effective and efficient system, identifying gaps in traceability from both state and federal levels."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Anna Forseth is the Director of Animal Health at the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). With a DVM from Colorado State University and a master's degree in veterinary preventive medicine from Iowa State University, she specializes in preharvest swine health issues, including foreign animal disease prevention and swine welfare.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:17) Introduction
• (02:24) Swine traceability
• (04:03) Traceability system gaps
• (05:16) Regulatory system
• (07:12) Petition to USDA
• (08:49) Steps for producers
• (10:25) Closing thoughts

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