The Second Phase of the NAHMS Swine 2012 Study begins September 10th

September 5, 2012 — 

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has completed phase 1 of the NAHMS Swine 2012 study. Names of participating producers have been turned over to USDA’s Veterinary Services and producers can expect to be contacted beginning September 10th.

Producers will be invited to participate in phase 2, which entails completing a 45 minute interview on swine health and management. They also have the opportunity to sign up for free testing, including testing a grain sample for particle size analysis, testing blood from sows or finishers for PRRS, and/or testing fecal samples for Salmonella. Results from the testing of feed, blood, and/or feces will be returned to producers.

AASV, NPB and NPPC support participation in the 2012 Swine Study. Information from the fifth NAHMS swine study will aid the swine industry by facilitating trade and informing policy debates with science-based information.