We talk at length about animal diseases, both foreign and domestic. We know that diligence and preparation are the most effective tools we have in our toolbox. Having the right tools to help us be prepared is essential. That is why the National Pork Board is continuing to educate producers on the benefits of using their AgView tool for keeping records of your animals and the ability to transmit that data in the event of a disease outbreak.
Not only is the information you gather going to be helpful for keeping track of movements and the sources of any possible outbreaks, it can also help you remove yourself from concern if you are not hit by an animal disease. In an area as large as the United States is, being able to show you are not under any threat of disease is essential to getting our animals through the supply chain.
Dr. Dustin Oedekoven is the Chief Veterinarian for the National Pork Board. He talks about what would happen if African Swine Fever were detected in the United States. AgView can help quickly share data to state animal health officials and help get supplies moving again after a 72-hour stop movement order.
Al Wulfekuhle is on the National Pork Board and is a producer. He talks about the fact that AgView is something that all farmers should sign up for. It is a decision that can not only help you, but other producers in your area.
While the system has originally been designed for Foreign Animal Diseases, there is no reason it cannot be used for the transmission of more data at the click of a button. The sky is the limit for what the industry can use this technology for. Dr. Oedekoven encourages farmers to sign up for this free service that is funded by checkoff dollars.
You can sign up at AgView.com.
