Groundwater surveillance of swine pathogens from private wells supplying swine farms in Iowa
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Abstract
Biosecurity practices are essential for maintaining pig health and productivity. Despite these measures, pathogen spread still occurs. Water is one of the largest daily inputs on swine farms by volume and is not routinely tested or disinfected before it is consumed by the animals [1-3], making it a poorly understood biosecurity risk. Groundwater from privately-owned wells is a common water source for swine farms. Pathogens in the landscape, such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa, can reach groundwater more rapidly through soil macropores, maintaining viability and facilitating transmission of pathogens into aquifers [3-13].
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| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Groundwater surveillance of swine pathogens from private wells supplying swine farms in Iowa |
| Year Published | 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Iowa State University Swine Disease Conference; American Association of Swine Veterinarians Library |
| Contributing office(s) | Upper Midwest Water Science Center |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 31 |
| Last page | 34 |
| Conference Title | 2025 ISU James D. McKean Swine Disease Conference |
| Conference Location | Ames, IA |
| Conference Date | June 24-25, 2025 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |