1. CWD Outreach Strategies Webinar
April 12, 2026 12 - 1 PM CT
CIDRAP News
April 1, 2026
Register for our April 15, 2026, webinar Advancing CWD Outreach: Strategies That Work and Build Trust. Roger Faust, MS, PhD; Thomas Seiler, MA; and Colin Yoder, DVM, MPH, DACVPM; will discuss recent work with the Minnesota Center for Prion Research and Outreach (MNPRO), followed by a Q&A session moderated by Cory Anderson, PhD, MPH, of CIDRAP's CWD team.
Register here: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wasting-disease/cwd-outreach-strategies-webinar
2. EHV-1 Case Confirmed at Rhode Island Boarding Facility
EDCC Health Watch
EquiManagement.com
April 2, 2026
According to the state veterinarian, a senior horse with neurologic signs at a boarding facility in Washington County, Rhode Island, was recently euthanized. The horse was sent for cremation with no testing conducted.
A second horse that shared the same paddock developed milder signs. That horse tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) by PCR. Its clinical signs have since resolved with supportive treatment.
There are reportedly 40-plus horses at the boarding facility. No other horses are clinically affected. A state quarantine had been issued for the property.
3. Take Action: This Devastating Disease Could Wipe Out Entire Pig Farms
Federal and industry partners are taking action on African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV), a global animal health threat
MorningAgClips.com
April 2, 2026
WASHINGTON - Imagine a disease so devastating that it could wipe out entire pig farms, cripple a major agricultural industry and impact the food supply for countless families.
This is the reality of African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV), a global animal health threat that has caused immense damage in other parts of the world.
According to USDA's Animal and Plant Health Information Service, if ASFV entered the United States, it would:
Halt U.S. pork and pork product exports
Drop hog prices by up to 50%
Create widespread disruptions in pork production
Result in job loss
Force a culling of the herd
Immediately stop movement of live swine and semen through the country for at least 72 hours and more
This means that keeping the virus out of the country is a top priority for the United States and USDA. A crucial partnership is working tirelessly to make that happen.
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) have been working on a vital mission: to better understand and reduce the risk of ASFV spreading through feed ingredients. This work is supported by a $650,000 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative competitive grant from USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). With NIFA support, these organizations are making significant progress in protecting the U.S. swine herd from this dangerous disease.
Full text: https://www.morningagclips.com/take-action-this-devastating-disease-could-wipe-out-entire-pig-farms/
4. Webinar scheduled to discuss Nebraska cattle health
April 16th 6-7:30 PM MT
Tri-State Livestock News
April 1, 2026
The Nebraska Extension will host a statewide webinar, "Nebraska Cattle Health Outlook: New World screwworm update, Scours prevention and diagnostics, and UNL research on bovine pinkeye" on Thursday, April 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. MT. The program is designed for Nebraska beef producers and allied industry professionals seeking timely information on late-spring herd health risks.
The webinar will feature Dr. Matt Hille, Assistant Professor and diagnostic pathologist at the Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center. After graduating with his DVM from Iowa State University, Dr. Hille practiced feedlot and cow-calf medicine in South Dakota for five years. He returned to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to complete a Ph.D. and residency in Anatomic Pathology. His research and diagnostic interests focus on infectious diseases and immunology of beef cattle.
Topics will include:
New World screwworm update
Prevention and diagnostic strategies for calf scours
UNL research on bovine pinkeye
Full text: https://www.tsln.com/news/webinar-scheduled-to-discuss-nebraska-cattle-health/
5. Canadian Cattle Association won't back traceability changes
By Geralyn Wichers
Western Producer
March 30, 2026
The Canadian Cattle Association says it won't support proceeding with changes to federal traceability regulations.
"After extensive producer engagement and input from provincial beef organizations, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) does not support proceeding with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) currently proposed amendments to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability)," the organization said in a post to social media on Monday.
It added that it supports livestock traceability for disease preparedness, market access and confidence in the beef sector. The association said it and provincial groups will convene a task force "to work for producers on a risk-based, industry-led approach to disease preparedness and emergency management."
Full text: https://www.producer.com/daily/canadian-cattle-association-wont-back-traceability-changes/
6. Notice of Request To Revise an Approved Information Collection: State Meat and Poultry Inspection Systems Federal Register Volume 91, Number 63 (Thursday, April 2, 2026)
Notices
Pages 16629-16631
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
FR Doc No: 2026-06383
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Docket No. FSIS-2026-0068
Notice of Request To Revise an Approved Information Collection: State Meat and Poultry Inspection Systems
AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, FSIS is announcing
its intention to request a revision of the approved information collection for State Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) Programs. FSIS is adding 204 burden hours to the information collection due to the addition of a new State inspection program. The approval for this information collection will expire on August 31, 2026.
DATES: Submit comments on or before June 1, 2026.
Full text: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-02/html/2026-06383.htm