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OAHN Swine Network Quarterly Veterinary Report – Q2 2026
PED/ PDCoV Update; OAHN Veterinary Clinical Impression Survey Veterinary Comments; AHL Immediately Notifiable Disease Review; Lab Diagnostic Reports; Ontario Slaughter Statistics; CanSpotASF Surveillance Update; International Disease Topics Of Interest Summary … Read More >
OAHN Swine Project: Sapovirus and PVC-2 Testing Information Surveys, submission forms, and consent forms for the OAHN Swine projects on sapovirus and PCV-2 testing … Read More >
Disease Surveillance Reports
Veterinary Reports
09 Mar , 2020
Annual OAHN Public Health Updates
Created especially for public health professionals in Ontario, highlighting pertinent topics the OAHN companion animal network’s reports.
10 Feb , 2020
Ontario Animal Health Network Annual Update
The annual OAHN Update reviews the past year at a glance, Information sharing initiatives, Disease investigations, and our OAHN network members from all of the OAHN networks. Take a few moments to read through and review how the OAHN disease surveillance networks worked to improve animal health in Ontario. OAHN Annual Update 2018-2019 OAHN L’année …
09 Mar , 2020
Annual OAHN Public Health Updates
Created especially for public health professionals in Ontario, highlighting pertinent topics the OAHN companion animal network’s reports.
24 Apr , 2018
Staying Ahead of the Curve Magazine: The Disease Surveillance Plan 2013-2018
Detailing what the DSP and OAHN completed from 2013-2018, including summaries by network, research projects, equipment purchased, tests developed, and much more.
Producer Reports
09 Mar , 2020
Annual OAHN Public Health Updates
Created especially for public health professionals in Ontario, highlighting pertinent topics the OAHN companion animal network’s reports.
10 Feb , 2020
Ontario Animal Health Network Annual Update
The annual OAHN Update reviews the past year at a glance, Information sharing initiatives, Disease investigations, and our OAHN network members from all of the OAHN networks. Take a few moments to read through and review how the OAHN disease surveillance networks worked to improve animal health in Ontario. OAHN Annual Update 2018-2019 OAHN L’année …
09 Mar , 2020
Annual OAHN Public Health Updates
Created especially for public health professionals in Ontario, highlighting pertinent topics the OAHN companion animal network’s reports.
24 Apr , 2018
Staying Ahead of the Curve Magazine: The Disease Surveillance Plan 2013-2018
Detailing what the DSP and OAHN completed from 2013-2018, including summaries by network, research projects, equipment purchased, tests developed, and much more.
Canadian Swine Health Intelligence Network Reports
10 Sep , 2020
CSHIN Producer Report – Q2 2020
English version: CSHIN 2019 Q2 Producer Report FINAL French version: CSHIN 2019 Q2 Producer Report FR_FINAL
Private: CSHIN Quarterly Veterinary Report – Q2 2020
English version: CSHIN 2019 Q2 Veterinary Report FINAL French Version CSHIN 2019 Q2 Veterinary Report FR FINAL
Resources
Research and Projects
09 Aug , 2025
OAHN Swine Project: Prevalence of PHEV in growing pig submissions to the AHL
24 May , 2025
OAHN Swine Project: Porcine Sapovirus Testing, Relevance and Knowledge (in progress)
02 Mar , 2023
OAHN Swine Network Project: Ontario Swine Producer Clinical Impression Survey
23 Feb , 2023
OAHN Swine Network Project: Swine Smallholder Postmortem Project (in progress)
03 Jan , 2023
Infographic: Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners
Below, please find a link to the following infographic, which was created by the OAHN Swine Network for its small holder swine project. Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners – https://www.oahn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Small_Pig_Owners_Infographic-PRINT-01DEC2022.pdf
31 Mar , 2021
OAHN Swine Network Research Project: Modelling potential hotspots of African Swine Fever in Ontario’s wild pig population
09 Jul , 2020
OAHN Swine Network Project: Investigation of swine erysipelas
Investigating the increase of swine erysipelas as reported by several data sources compiled by the OAHN Swine network Project Lead: Tim Pasma, Sue Burlatschenko Collaborators: Durda Slavic, Jim Fairles, Josepha Delay (Animal Health Laboratory) Andrew Vince, Manjusri Wijekoon (OMAFRA) Kalena Statutiak, Guy Moser, Anna Pietruszkiewicz (Gallant Custom Laboratories) Colleen Roehrig (Conestoga Meats) Date: July, 2020 …
12 Jul , 2018
Special Report – Senecavirus A (SVA) On-farm Surveillance Project Results
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), in collaboration with the Animal Health Laboratory, recently conducted a project to determine if Senecavirus A (SVA) was present on Ontario swine farms.
23 May , 2018
OAHN Swine Research Project: The creation of a network of sentinel pig farms to enable coordinated preparedness, early detection, and response to animal disease.
Executive summary, full report, and poster for the OAHN Swine research project.
Animal Health and Diseases
05 Dec , 2025
OASV Conference 2025 – Video Recordings
Video one contains two presentations: 1) African Swine Fever (ASF) and Classical Swine Fever (CSF)preparedness videos: What Swine Veterinarians Need to Know with expert Dr. Aruna Ambagala from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) 2) Foot and Mouth Disease, Swine Vesicular Disease, Vesicular Stomatitis and Senecavirus A: What Swine Veterinarians Need to Know with expert …
16 May , 2022
Infosheet: Make Spleen Routine!
To download a PDF of the image below, please click here: https://www.oahn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/OAHN-CanSpot-17MAR2022.pdf
05 Mar , 2019
Infographics: African Swine Fever Prevention
Find out how to prevent ASF in your swine herd.
07 Nov , 2018
ASF and Feed – What’s Hitching a Ride in Your Feed?
African swine fever (ASF) and other foreign animal diseases (FAD) can be transmitted via feed or feed ingredients imported from countries where these diseases are present.
25 Jan , 2026
Factsheet: Asian Longhorned Tick – An Encroaching Threat
Learn about the Asian Longhorned Tick’s characteristics, health and epidemiological impact, early detection and control measures, and more.
05 Dec , 2025
OASV Conference 2025 – Video Recordings
Video one contains two presentations: 1) African Swine Fever (ASF) and Classical Swine Fever (CSF)preparedness videos: What Swine Veterinarians Need to Know with expert Dr. Aruna Ambagala from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) 2) Foot and Mouth Disease, Swine Vesicular Disease, Vesicular Stomatitis and Senecavirus A: What Swine Veterinarians Need to Know with expert …
03 Jan , 2023
Infographic: Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners
Below, please find a link to the following infographic, which was created by the OAHN Swine Network for its small holder swine project. Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners – https://www.oahn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Small_Pig_Owners_Infographic-PRINT-01DEC2022.pdf
19 Jul , 2022
Smallholder Swine Course for Veterinarians
This course will prepare veterinary professionals that provide health services to smallholder swine producers. Topics include: general health and production practices, approaching the sick pig/ herd, performing a comprehensive diagnostic workup, vaccination strategies, and more.
24 Mar , 2017
Use of Environmental Sample Pools to Detect Senecavirus A
Results from EQSP on SV pooling.
22 Feb , 2017
Private: Sampling for Swine Influenza Virus Isolation
A fact sheet on Sampling for Swine Influenza Virus Isolation prepared by Gallant Custom Laboratories.
07 Nov , 2016
Private: Senecavirus A Screening Procedure for Producers
Clinical signs of SVA and recommended actions.
Roundworms in Swine Infographic
An infographic explaining the signs, impacts and zoological potential of roundworms in swine.
04 Nov , 2022
Private: Postmortem Examination in Swine
Dr. Josepha Delay, from the Animal Health Laboratory at the University of Guelph, provides an in-depth explanation of how to perform a swine postmorterm, as well as providing information on the tools used and samples taken.
26 Aug , 2015
Private: The Necropsy in Veterinary Medicine – Part 4
Learn about placement, incisions, postmortem tips, removing the brain, rabies and toxic plants.
12 Aug , 2015
Private: The Necropsy in Veterinary Medicine – Part 3
Learn about identification, examination, protection and maintaining you tools for a postmortem.
29 Jul , 2015
Private: The Necropsy in Veterinary Medicine – Part 2
Learn about the principles of a postmortem, euthanasia, understanding postmortem changes, and more.
06 Jul , 2015
Private: The Necropsy in Veterinary Medicine – Part 1
To go along with our five part podcast on Veterinary Postmortems, we have seven write-ups from Dr. Nick Nation of the University of Alberta. This is part one.
11 Aug , 2017
Private: Swine Health Ontario PEDV, PDCoV, and Senecavirus: Industry Surveillance Update
Shared with permission of Swine Health Ontario
04 Jul , 2017
Private: CSHIN PED Outbreak Updates
In this space, we will be posting the updated maps provided to us by the CSHIN.
16 Feb , 2023
Guide d’évaluation des risques liés à la rage (Rabies Risk Assessment Flowchart – French)
24 May , 2022
Rabies Risk Assessment Flowchart
View and download this veterinary handout.
27 May , 2019
Private: Rabies Resource Page for Veterinarians
Find videos on how to obtain rabies samples from small and large mammals, as well as the rabies risk assessment flow chart.
15 Dec , 2015
OAVT Rabies Tips for Large Animal Hospitals
A guide on how large animal hospitals can deal with rabies.
03 Jan , 2020
Private: Porcine Sapelovirus and Teschovirus factsheets
For more information on Porcine Sapelovirus from Iowa State Center for Food Security and Public Health: https://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/pdf/shic-factsheet-porcine-sapelovirus From the SHIC: Sapelovirus case study and videos of affected swine For more information on Porcine Teschovirus from Iowa State Center for Food Security and Public Health: https://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/pdf/shic-factsheet-porcine-teschovirus
11 Aug , 2017
Private: Swine Health Ontario PEDV, PDCoV, and Senecavirus: Industry Surveillance Update
Shared with permission of Swine Health Ontario
25 Aug , 2016
Senecavirus A Update
Clinical signs of Senecavirus A, what veterinarians should do, and important contacts.
12 Jan , 2016
International Perspectives on Seneca Valley Virus (U.S. and Brazil)
Articles about Seneca Valley Virus in swine in the U.S. and Brazil.
21 Dec , 2015
Private: OAHN Swine Network Update: Senecavirus A
The OAHN Swine Network’s update on Seneca Valley Virus.
04 Nov , 2015
Swine Health Bulletin – Seneca Valley Virus
swine health bulletin on Seneca virus A from the Canadian Pork Council.
Animal Care and Welfare
03 Jan , 2023
Infographic: Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners
Below, please find a link to the following infographic, which was created by the OAHN Swine Network for its small holder swine project. Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners – https://www.oahn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Small_Pig_Owners_Infographic-PRINT-01DEC2022.pdf
19 Jul , 2022
Smallholder Swine Course for Veterinarians
This course will prepare veterinary professionals that provide health services to smallholder swine producers. Topics include: general health and production practices, approaching the sick pig/ herd, performing a comprehensive diagnostic workup, vaccination strategies, and more.
07 Nov , 2016
Private: Senecavirus A Screening Procedure for Producers
Clinical signs of SVA and recommended actions.
Roundworms in Swine Infographic
An infographic explaining the signs, impacts and zoological potential of roundworms in swine.
19 Jul , 2022
Smallholder Swine Course for Veterinarians
This course will prepare veterinary professionals that provide health services to smallholder swine producers. Topics include: general health and production practices, approaching the sick pig/ herd, performing a comprehensive diagnostic workup, vaccination strategies, and more.
05 Mar , 2019
Infographics: African Swine Fever Prevention
Find out how to prevent ASF in your swine herd.
07 Nov , 2016
Barn Fire Prevention and Preparedness Tips
Download tips on Reducing the Risk of Fire on Your Farm (by OMAFRA), and Regular Facility Maintenance PDFs.
Biosecurity
03 Jan , 2023
Infographic: Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners
Below, please find a link to the following infographic, which was created by the OAHN Swine Network for its small holder swine project. Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners – https://www.oahn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Small_Pig_Owners_Infographic-PRINT-01DEC2022.pdf
05 Mar , 2019
Infographics: African Swine Fever Prevention
Find out how to prevent ASF in your swine herd.
07 Nov , 2018
ASF and Feed – What’s Hitching a Ride in Your Feed?
African swine fever (ASF) and other foreign animal diseases (FAD) can be transmitted via feed or feed ingredients imported from countries where these diseases are present.
11 Dec , 2017
Entry Point Signage for Poultry and Swine Barns
English and French printable signs to help stop the spread of influenza between people and animals.
Helpful Links and Contact Information
03 Jan , 2023
Infographic: Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners
Below, please find a link to the following infographic, which was created by the OAHN Swine Network for its small holder swine project. Information sources for smallholder swine producers and pet pig owners – https://www.oahn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Small_Pig_Owners_Infographic-PRINT-01DEC2022.pdf
04 Nov , 2022
Private: Postmortem Examination in Swine
Dr. Josepha Delay, from the Animal Health Laboratory at the University of Guelph, provides an in-depth explanation of how to perform a swine postmorterm, as well as providing information on the tools used and samples taken.
19 Jul , 2022
Smallholder Swine Course for Veterinarians
This course will prepare veterinary professionals that provide health services to smallholder swine producers. Topics include: general health and production practices, approaching the sick pig/ herd, performing a comprehensive diagnostic workup, vaccination strategies, and more.
12 Dec , 2017
OMHLTC: Flu vaccination recommendations for swine workers
English PDF can be found here. The French version follows the images below. PDF: Recommandations concernant la vaccination contre la grippe à l’intention des travailleurs de l’industrie porcine
12 Jun , 2017
Swine Health Information Center’s June 2017 Newsletter
Topics include: Diagnostic Support Fuels Search for Answers, Pathogen Transmission Via Feed May Be Possible, and many more!
10 Aug , 2016
Provincial Premises Registry
Premises Identification Numbers: how to register, and what you should know. It’s fast, easy, and every agri-business in Ontario can have one.
03 Mar , 2016
Private: OAHN Swine Network Update for Ontario Association of Swine Veterinarians
Below, please find the PowerPoint presentation presented by OAHN Swine Network Co-lead Dr. Christa Arsenault (OMAFRA) at the OASV meeting on February 9, 2016 in Ottawa, ON. OAHN Swine Network Update for OASV
21 Oct , 2015
Swine Industry and Government Resources
Government and industry links for swine stakeholders.
09 Oct , 2015
Important Contact Information: Swine
Ontario Animal Health Network Important Contact Information: Swine Ontario Pork: 519-767-4600 OSHAB/OPIC: 519-684-6805 (Lori Mosher, Managing Director) Animal Health Laboratory: 519-824-4120 x 54530 Open for submissions, pathologist available during business hours OMAFRA Agricultural Information Contact Centre: 1-877-424-1300 A veterinarian is on call for this line. Report immediately notifiable diseases, or situations of specific risk, such …
22 Jun , 2015
Continuing Education Links and Resources for Swine Vets
This list of links provides a great starting point for swine vets and producers.
Team Members
Dr. Kristen Reynolds
Co-lead
OMAFA
Dr. Christine Pelland
Co-lead
Private Practitioner
Dr. Christa Arsenault
Ontario Pork
Dr. Jordan Buchan
Private Practitioner
Dr. Sue Burlatschenko
Private Practitioner
Dr. Rebecca Egan
Animal Health Laboratory
Dr. Maggie Henry
OMAFA
Jessica Fox
Swine Health Ontario
Dr. Zvonimir Poljak
Ontario Veterinary College
Dr. Conor Voth
Private Practitioner
Dr. Hannah Golightly
Epidemiologist
OMAFA
Dr. Tim Pasma
Animal Health Laboratory
Dr. Tanya Rossi
OAHN Coordinator
Animal Health Laboratory