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Mar 03, 2021
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) caught the U.S. pork industry by surprise. Both its virulence and widespread consequences devastated the U.S. swine herd as well as producers’ livelihoods and damaged related industries. In response to this transboundary, emerging swine disease, the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) was launched in July 2015 by the National Pork Board (NPB). Funded by a one-time Checkoff investment of $15 million in supplemental funds, SHIC had an original life span of five years, however, this was extended by NPB vote to July 2022 using existing SHIC funds. A newly released review of SHIC’s activities since inception through March 2021 captures the return on investment (ROI) for U.S pork producers. SHIC attributes its nimble structure, unique responsibilities, and independence to its ability to achieve several deliverables.