Speaking

Complex science, made useful.

Megan Niederwerder is an animal health speaker who brings technical depth and executive context to boardrooms, conferences, working groups, webinars, and media conversations.

Speaking

Topics for animal-health leaders.

We tailor each program to the audience, current evidence, and desired outcome, including programs for diverse stakeholder groups.

  • Emerging disease intelligence: turning signals into preparedness priorities
  • Research with impact: building portfolios that answer industry-critical questions
  • Feed biosecurity and gut microbiome: translating research to protect animal health
  • Cross-sector preparedness: aligning industry, government, diagnostic laboratories, and academia
  • Leading scientific organizations: funding, being a trusted partner, and communication
  • Viral pathogenesis and stability: informing pathogen risk and mitigation

Selected presentations and interviews

Watch Megan discuss animal-health science and preparedness.

Watch selected recordings through the original publishers’ players or open the source links below. Presentations reflect information available at the time of recording.

K-State researcher seeks to prevent swine epidemic

Megan discusses her African swine fever research and strategies to reduce the risk of virus introduction through feed.

Published February 2020 · Source: BioNexus KC Expert Exchange · Watch original recording

Fending off FMD

An update on foot-and-mouth disease virus and U.S. prevention and preparedness efforts.

Presented May 2025 · Source: Global Hog Industry Virtual Conference / National Hog Farmer · Watch original recording

FAD: What’s new with the big 3?

Megan addresses ASF, FMD, and New World screwworm - and how U.S. pork producers can prevent and prepare.

Presented May 2026 · Source: National Hog Farmer / Feedstuffs 365 · Watch original recording

SHIC’s focus on foreign animal disease research

An interview on foreign animal disease research and preparedness for the U.S. swine industry.

Published June 2024 · Source: Ag News Daily / YouTube · Watch original recording

Discussing biosecurity on our hog operations

Megan discusses on-farm biosecurity priorities and resources for reducing disease risk.

Published July 2022 · Source: Market Talk / YouTube · Watch original recording

Spread of FMD serotype SAT1 beyond Africa raising concern

Megan shares an update from WOAH on the international spread of SAT1 and its implications for swine health preparedness.

Presented June 2026 · Source: Feedstuffs / National Hog Farmer · Watch original recording

Avian influenza updates and H5N1 risk to swine

An interview on H5N1 influenza emerging-disease research and preparedness for the U.S. swine industry.

Published December 2024 · Source: Ag News Daily / YouTube · Watch original recording

The role of the microbiome in PRRS

A scientific presentation during the general session of the 2016 North American PRRS Symposium.

Presented December 2016 · Source: Truffle Media / North American PRRS Symposium · Watch original recording

Formats

Designed for the room.

Keynotes & panels

Clear, audience-centered presentations with practical takeaways.

Board briefings

Confidential, decision-focused sessions for leadership teams.

Workshops

Interactive sessions that move a group toward priorities and action.

Media & webinars

Accurate explanation for technical and public audiences.

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