Dr. Meredith Petersen: Secure Pork Supply Plan | Ep. 276

The Swine it Podcast Show

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Meredith Petersen, from the National Pork Board, provides an in-depth look at the Secure Pork Supply program—a proactive continuity plan allowing swine producers to voluntarily prepare before a potential foreign animal disease (FAD) outbreak. Dr. Petersen highlights essential biosecurity practices, traceability for disease control, and upcoming program updates to strengthen swine health safeguards. Listen now!

"The Secure Pork Supply Plan is a business continuity plan designed for farms that may be affected by movement restrictions but are not infected with a FAD in the US."

Meet the guest:

Dr. Meredith Petersen, DVM, MPH, PhD, is the Director of Swine Health at the National Pork Board, where she oversees the Secure Pork Supply and other swine health programs. With a DVM from Iowa State University, an MPH from the University of Iowa, and a PhD focused on population studies in animal health, Dr. Petersen brings extensive expertise in veterinary medicine and biosecurity.

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

TIMESTAMPS

• (00:00) Introduction
• (03:15) Secure Pork Supply Plan
• (05:50) Biosecurity practices
• (09:40) Renewing the Secure Pork Plan
• (13:28) Movement records & traceability
• (17:58) Industry standards & updates
• (20:30) Final three questions

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