JEV on agenda at Pork Forum

Pork producers are being urged to get on the front foot with the region bracing for a second summer of Japanese encephalitis virus.

The NSW Farmers Pork Committee will host a Pork Industry Forum on Wednesday, October 19 in Young, with representatives from Australian Pork Limited on hand for an industry seminar, as well as PIC sharing their on farm experiences, to be followed by dinner and drinks kindly sponsored by APL. 

NSW Farmers Pork Committee chair Edwina Beveridge said given the amount of water about, a reoccurrence of JEV was likely.

“It is important for producers to learn how to minimise the impacts of JEV on our farms, it had a big impact on NSW pig farms last year, hopefully the forum will be a timely reminder for farmers to ensure they are up to date with the science around JEV,” Mrs Beveridge said.

“This forum will give producers some important information on controlling mosquitoes, methods for protecting pigs and a firsthand perspective on dealing with JEV.

“There will also be an APL update and information on the progress of the review of the standards and guidelines for animal welfare.”

Forum attendance is free for pork producers but registration is essential. To secure your place, go to https://form.jotform.co/holleyt/nswf-pork-rsvp-form or call Annabel Johnson on 0423 364 269 for more information.