Mitigation strategies for disruption of swine production in Ontario due to possible outbreaks of contagious diseases

Lead Applicant: Zvonimir Poljak

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2021/2022

Research Centre: NA

Research Summary: This project aims to construct a simulation model to estimate the potential impact of various possible outbreaks of contagious diseases on swine production in Ontario. This model will aid in providing mitigation strategies to assist producers in offsetting the potential negative impact to animal health and welfare, producers and the rural community at large.