APC is excited to announce the latest episode of Swine Trends, our podcast dedicated to exploring crucial topics in swine health and production. This new episode addresses an urgent concern in the swine industry: feed safety and the risk of viral contamination in an increasingly global supply chain.
As swine producers and feed industry professionals source ingredients from around the world, the risk of introducing viruses is on the rise. In this episode, Dr. Louis Russell dives into these challenges with insights from Dr. Jerry Shurson, a professor at the University of Minnesota and a respected expert in animal nutrition and feed safety. Dr. Shurson discusses the complexities of managing feed safety risks across diverse supply chains and emphasizes the importance of quantitative risk assessments to evaluate viral contamination potential at various supply chain stages.
“We need quantitative risk assessments that calculate the probability or likelihood of viral contamination in feed ingredients at different stages of the supply chain,” says Dr. Shurson in the episode. His extensive research and advocacy make him a pivotal voice on this subject, offering essential guidance for producers, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Tune in to hear Dr. Shurson’s expert analysis on current policies and proactive steps that producers can take to mitigate contamination risks and safeguard feed ingredients.