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Novel Influenza A- H3N2 Cluster 2010.1 Update; Salmonella Surveillance; OAHN Veterinary Clinical Impression Survey Veterinary Comments; Porcine Circovirus Type II (PCV2); Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PEDV)/ Porcine Deltacoronavirus (PDCoV); Laboratory Diagnostic Reports; Ontario Slaughter Statistics; International Disease Topics Of Interest Summary; OAHN Project Update: Porcine Hemagglutinating Encephalomyelitis Virus

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Ontario Animal Health Network - swine logoOAHN Swine Network Project: Swine Smallholder Postmortem Project

Read about this research project, recently completed by Drs. Josepha Delay and Tim Pasma.

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Disease Surveillance Reports

Veterinary Reports
2019

05 Mar , 2020

Private: Swine Veterinary Report – Q4 2019

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Sow Site Incidence Report – Q4 2019

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22 Nov , 2019

Private: Swine Veterinary Report – Q3 2019

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Sow Site Incidence Report – Q3 2019

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22 Aug , 2019

Private: Swine Veterinary Report – Q2 2019

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Sow Site Incidence Report – Q2 2019

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13 May , 2019

Private: Swine Vet Report – Q1 2019

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Sow Site Incidence Report – Q1 2019

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Annual Reports

09 Mar , 2020

Annual OAHN Public Health Updates

Created especially for public health professionals in Ontario, highlighting pertinent topics the OAHN companion animal network’s reports.

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10 Feb , 2020

Ontario Animal Health Network Annual Update

The annual OAHN Update reviews the past year at a glance, Information sharing initiatives, Disease investigations, and our OAHN network members from all of the OAHN networks. Take a few moments to read through and review how the OAHN disease surveillance networks worked to improve animal health in Ontario. OAHN Annual Update 2018-2019 OAHN L’année …

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Producer Reports
2019

05 Mar , 2020

Swine Producer/Industry Report – Q4 2019

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Sow Site Incidence Report – Q4 2019

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22 Nov , 2019

Swine Producer/Industry Report – Q3 2019

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Sow Site Incidence Report – Q3 2019

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22 Aug , 2019

Swine Producer/Industry Report – Q2 2019

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Sow Site Incidence Report – Q2 2019

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13 May , 2019

Swine Producer/Industry Report – Q1 2019

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Sow Site Incidence Report – Q1 2019

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Annual Reports

09 Mar , 2020

Annual OAHN Public Health Updates

Created especially for public health professionals in Ontario, highlighting pertinent topics the OAHN companion animal network’s reports.

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10 Feb , 2020

Ontario Animal Health Network Annual Update

The annual OAHN Update reviews the past year at a glance, Information sharing initiatives, Disease investigations, and our OAHN network members from all of the OAHN networks. Take a few moments to read through and review how the OAHN disease surveillance networks worked to improve animal health in Ontario. OAHN Annual Update 2018-2019 OAHN L’année …

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2018

15 Feb , 2019

Sow Site Incidence Report – Q4 2018

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Swine Producer Report – Q4 2018

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09 Feb , 2019

Private: OAHN Swine Lab Data Summary – Q4 2018

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16 Nov , 2018

Sow Site Incidence Report – Q3 2018

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Swine Producer Report – Q3 2018

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22 Aug , 2018

Swine Producer Report – Q2 2018

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25 May , 2018

Swine Producer Report – Q1 2018

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Sow Site Incidence Report – Q1 2018

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Annual Report

09 Mar , 2020

Annual OAHN Public Health Updates

Created especially for public health professionals in Ontario, highlighting pertinent topics the OAHN companion animal network’s reports.

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24 Apr , 2018

Staying Ahead of the Curve Magazine: The Disease Surveillance Plan 2013-2018

Detailing what the DSP and OAHN completed from 2013-2018, including summaries by network, research projects, equipment purchased, tests developed, and much more.

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Resources

Research and Projects

19 Dec , 2023

OAHN Swine Network Project: Swine Smallholder Postmortem Project

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02 May , 2023

OAHN Swine Network Project: CanSpot ASF Submissions and Communications

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02 Mar , 2023

OAHN Swine Network Project: Ontario Swine Producer Clinical Impression Survey

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23 Feb , 2023

OAHN Swine Network Project: Swine Smallholder Postmortem Project (in progress)

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03 Jan , 2023

Infographic: Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners

Below, please find a link to the following infographic, which was created by the OAHN Swine Network for its small holder swine project. Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners  – https://www.oahn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Small_Pig_Owners_Infographic-PRINT-01DEC2022.pdf

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31 Mar , 2021

OAHN Swine Network Research Project: Modelling potential hotspots of African Swine Fever in Ontario’s wild pig population

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08 Mar , 2021

OAHN Swine Project: Ongoing investigation of an outbreak of Senecavirus A

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09 Jul , 2020

OAHN Swine Network Project: Investigation of swine erysipelas

Investigating the increase of swine erysipelas as reported by several data sources compiled by the OAHN Swine network Project Lead: Tim Pasma, Sue Burlatschenko Collaborators: Durda Slavic, Jim Fairles, Josepha Delay (Animal Health Laboratory) Andrew Vince, Manjusri Wijekoon (OMAFRA) Kalena Statutiak, Guy Moser, Anna Pietruszkiewicz (Gallant Custom Laboratories) Colleen Roehrig (Conestoga Meats) Date: July, 2020 …

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12 Jul , 2018

Special Report – Senecavirus A (SVA) On-farm Surveillance Project Results

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), in collaboration with the Animal Health Laboratory, recently conducted a project to determine if Senecavirus A (SVA) was present on Ontario swine farms.

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23 May , 2018

OAHN Swine Research Project: The creation of a network of sentinel pig farms to enable coordinated preparedness, early detection, and response to animal disease.

Executive summary, full report, and poster for the OAHN Swine research project.

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Animal Health and Diseases
African Swine Fever

02 May , 2023

OAHN Swine Network Project: CanSpot ASF Submissions and Communications

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16 May , 2022

Infosheet: Make Spleen Routine!

To download a PDF of the image below, please click here: https://www.oahn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/OAHN-CanSpot-17MAR2022.pdf

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29 Oct , 2020

Private: Webinar Recording: African Swine Fever surveillance in peacetime

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05 Mar , 2019

Infographics: African Swine Fever Prevention

Find out how to prevent ASF in your swine herd.

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07 Nov , 2018

ASF and Feed – What’s Hitching a Ride in Your Feed?

African swine fever (ASF) and other foreign animal diseases (FAD) can be transmitted via feed or feed ingredients imported from countries where these diseases are present.

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Influenza A

02 Aug , 2019

Private: Influenza A – Swine

To download a copy of this PDF, click here.

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Pathology and Diagnostics

19 Dec , 2023

OAHN Swine Network Project: Swine Smallholder Postmortem Project

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03 Jan , 2023

Infographic: Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners

Below, please find a link to the following infographic, which was created by the OAHN Swine Network for its small holder swine project. Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners  – https://www.oahn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Small_Pig_Owners_Infographic-PRINT-01DEC2022.pdf

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19 Jul , 2022

Smallholder Swine Course for Veterinarians

This course will prepare veterinary professionals that provide health services to smallholder swine producers. Topics include: general health and production practices, approaching the sick pig/ herd, performing a comprehensive diagnostic workup, vaccination strategies, and more.

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24 Mar , 2017

Use of Environmental Sample Pools to Detect Senecavirus A

Results from EQSP on SV pooling.

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22 Feb , 2017

Private: Sampling for Swine Influenza Virus Isolation

A fact sheet on Sampling for Swine Influenza Virus Isolation prepared by Gallant Custom Laboratories.

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07 Nov , 2016

Private: Senecavirus A Screening Procedure for Producers

Clinical signs of SVA and recommended actions.

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19 Jun , 2015

Private: Salmonella Serotyping

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17 Jun , 2015

Infographic: Post-Weaning Collibacillosis

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Roundworms in Swine Infographic

An infographic explaining the signs, impacts and zoological potential of roundworms in swine.

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Necropsy in Veterinary Medicine Videos

04 Nov , 2022

Private: Postmortem Examination in Swine

Dr. Josepha Delay, from the Animal Health Laboratory at the University of Guelph, provides an in-depth explanation of how to perform a swine postmorterm, as well as providing information on the tools used and samples taken.

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26 Aug , 2015

Private: The Necropsy in Veterinary Medicine – Part 4

Learn about placement, incisions, postmortem tips, removing the brain, rabies and toxic plants.

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12 Aug , 2015

Private: The Necropsy in Veterinary Medicine – Part 3

Learn about identification, examination, protection and maintaining you tools for a postmortem.

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29 Jul , 2015

Private: The Necropsy in Veterinary Medicine – Part 2

Learn about the principles of a postmortem, euthanasia, understanding postmortem changes, and more.

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06 Jul , 2015

Private: The Necropsy in Veterinary Medicine – Part 1

To go along with our five part podcast on Veterinary Postmortems, we have seven write-ups from Dr. Nick Nation of the University of Alberta. This is part one.

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PED

11 Aug , 2017

Private: Swine Health Ontario PEDV, PDCoV, and Senecavirus: Industry Surveillance Update

Shared with permission of Swine Health Ontario

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04 Jul , 2017

Private: CSHIN PED Outbreak Updates

In this space, we will be posting the updated maps provided to us by the CSHIN.

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Rabies

16 Feb , 2023

Guide d’évaluation des risques liés à la rage (Rabies Risk Assessment Flowchart – French)

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24 May , 2022

Rabies Risk Assessment Flowchart

View and download this veterinary handout.

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27 May , 2019

Private: Rabies Resource Page for Veterinarians

Find videos on how to obtain rabies samples from small and large mammals, as well as the rabies risk assessment flow chart.

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15 Dec , 2015

OAVT Rabies Tips for Large Animal Hospitals

A guide on how large animal hospitals can deal with rabies.

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Sapelovirus & Teschovirus

03 Jan , 2020

Private: Porcine Sapelovirus and Teschovirus factsheets

For more information on Porcine Sapelovirus from Iowa State Center for Food Security and Public Health: https://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/pdf/shic-factsheet-porcine-sapelovirus From the SHIC: Sapelovirus case study and videos of affected swine   For more information on Porcine Teschovirus from Iowa State Center for Food Security and Public Health: https://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/pdf/shic-factsheet-porcine-teschovirus      

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Seneca Valley Virus

11 Aug , 2017

Private: Swine Health Ontario PEDV, PDCoV, and Senecavirus: Industry Surveillance Update

Shared with permission of Swine Health Ontario

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25 Aug , 2016

Senecavirus A Update

Clinical signs of Senecavirus A, what veterinarians should do, and important contacts.

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12 Jan , 2016

International Perspectives on Seneca Valley Virus (U.S. and Brazil)

Articles about Seneca Valley Virus in swine in the U.S. and Brazil.

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21 Dec , 2015

Private: OAHN Swine Network Update: Senecavirus A

The OAHN Swine Network’s update on Seneca Valley Virus.

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04 Nov , 2015

Swine Health Bulletin – Seneca Valley Virus

swine health bulletin on Seneca virus A from the Canadian Pork Council.

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Animal Care and Welfare

03 Jan , 2023

Infographic: Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners

Below, please find a link to the following infographic, which was created by the OAHN Swine Network for its small holder swine project. Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners  – https://www.oahn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Small_Pig_Owners_Infographic-PRINT-01DEC2022.pdf

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19 Jul , 2022

Smallholder Swine Course for Veterinarians

This course will prepare veterinary professionals that provide health services to smallholder swine producers. Topics include: general health and production practices, approaching the sick pig/ herd, performing a comprehensive diagnostic workup, vaccination strategies, and more.

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07 Nov , 2016

Private: Senecavirus A Screening Procedure for Producers

Clinical signs of SVA and recommended actions.

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17 Jun , 2015

Infographic: Post-Weaning Collibacillosis

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Roundworms in Swine Infographic

An infographic explaining the signs, impacts and zoological potential of roundworms in swine.

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Emergency and Preparedness

19 Jul , 2022

Smallholder Swine Course for Veterinarians

This course will prepare veterinary professionals that provide health services to smallholder swine producers. Topics include: general health and production practices, approaching the sick pig/ herd, performing a comprehensive diagnostic workup, vaccination strategies, and more.

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05 Mar , 2019

Infographics: African Swine Fever Prevention

Find out how to prevent ASF in your swine herd.

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07 Nov , 2016

Barn Fire Prevention and Preparedness Tips

Download tips on Reducing the Risk of Fire on Your Farm (by OMAFRA), and Regular Facility Maintenance PDFs.

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Biosecurity

03 Jan , 2023

Infographic: Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners

Below, please find a link to the following infographic, which was created by the OAHN Swine Network for its small holder swine project. Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners  – https://www.oahn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Small_Pig_Owners_Infographic-PRINT-01DEC2022.pdf

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05 Mar , 2019

Infographics: African Swine Fever Prevention

Find out how to prevent ASF in your swine herd.

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07 Nov , 2018

ASF and Feed – What’s Hitching a Ride in Your Feed?

African swine fever (ASF) and other foreign animal diseases (FAD) can be transmitted via feed or feed ingredients imported from countries where these diseases are present.

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11 Dec , 2017

Entry Point Signage for Poultry and Swine Barns

English and French printable signs to help stop the spread of influenza between people and animals.

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Team Members

Dr. Christa Arsenault

Co-lead

OMAFRA

Dr. Christine Pelland

Co-lead

Private Practitioner

Dr. George Charbonneau

CSHIN Representative

Dr. Tim Blackwell

OMAFRA

Dr. Sue Burlatschenko

Private Practitioner

Laura Eastwood

OMAFRA

Jessica Fox

Swine Health Ontario

Julie Kuiack

Ontario Pork

Kevin Millsap

Gallant Custom Labs

Anna Pietruszkiewicz

Gallant Custom Labs

Dr. Al Scorgie

Private Practitioner

 

Jaydee Smith

OMAFRA

Dr. Zvonimir Poljak

Ontario Veterinary College

Dr. Josepha DeLay

Animal Health Laboratory

Dr. Tim Pasma

Animal Health Laboratory

Dr. Hannah Golightly

Epidemiologist

OMAFRA

Dr. Tanya Rossi

OAHN Coordinator

Animal Health Laboratory