By Jamie Martin
The National Pork Board (NPB) has announced two research opportunities designed to improve pig health and farm readiness. The first is a targeted RFP on Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV). The second is an open swine health RFP that considers proposals year round.
The PRRSV RFP focuses on closing critical gaps that limit disease control. Priority themes include immunology and virus characteristics, accurate and rapid diagnostics, and proven strategies for prevention and response. Projects that strengthen biosecurity, bioexclusion, and biocontainment on farms are encouraged. Proposals for this call are due September 15, 2025.
The open swine health RFP supports broader work on endemic and foreign animal diseases. It invites proposals that improve prevention, control, elimination, and emergency preparedness. Submitted projects may address surveillance tools, response planning, or innovations that help producers limit spread and reduce losses. This call accepts proposals at any time, enabling teams to submit when their plans are ready.
NPB encourages participation from universities, veterinarians, allied industry, and producer groups. Competitive proposals will feature clear objectives, practical methods, strong analysis plans, and benefits that transfer directly to farms. Plans to share results and provide on-farm guidance are viewed positively.
These funding pathways aim to deliver practical outcomes: better tests, stronger biosecurity, faster responses, and healthier pigs. By supporting both focused PRRSV research and a flexible, open call, NPB is investing in solutions that help farms remain productive and resilient.
Applicants should review eligibility, timelines, and formatting before submitting. Additional information and current guidance are available on the National Pork Board’s research portal.
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