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The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast

Learn swine health from the brightest minds of the global swine industry – in 9 minutes.If you are a swine veterinarian who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place.The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most

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11:03

Dr. Mariana Kikuti: Sow Mortality Examination | Ep. 56

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast ·

2023/06/09

Swine mortality is a significant issue for the industry, as the death of an individual animal deeply affects farmers and the whole swine production. So in order to combat sow mortality and make production more profitable and sustainable, we must understand its causes. In this episode, Dr. Mariana Kikuti discusses a study conducted in the US Midwest on sow mortality in pig production systems, aimed at understanding the reasons for sow mortality and identifying factors associated with increased

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Dr. Paul Yeske: Mycoplasma Elimination Breakthroughs...

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2023/05/31

The worldwide swine industry is heavily affected by Mycoplasma, a disease that reduces growth rates, increases medication costs, and decreases productivity. Therefore, various programs have been developed to combat its adverse effects, including better management practices, strict biosecurity measures, and vaccination programs, thus improving the welfare of pigs and increasing the profitability of the swine industry by reducing the prevalence of bacteria in swine populations. In this episode, Dr

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Dr. John McGlone: Behavioral Management Strategies |...

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2023/05/24

While the concept of "animal welfare" can be understood in different ways, an alternative approach known as behavioral management has been gaining attention. The animal industry encounters difficulties in defining welfare and quantifying it, along with effectively handling animal behavior to enhance it. In this episode, Dr. John McGlone discusses swine behavioral management as well as the utilization of environmental enrichment devices for self-administering vaccines and improving animal

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Dr. Henry Osemeke: Efficient PRRS Testing | Ep. 53

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast ·

2023/05/17

Efficient diagnostic surveillance and testing for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) in weaned pigs is crucial to good swine management, particularly considering their high susceptibility and frequent exposure to the disease. To achieve accurate sample size estimation and proper interpretation of laboratory results, one must understand the effectiveness and limitations of different sample types. With that in mind, Dr. Henry Osemeke discusses various diagnostic samples in this

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Dr. Tyler Holck: US Swine Health Improvement | Ep. 52

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2023/05/10

The US Swine Health Improvement Program (US SHIP) is a collaborative effort among the industry, animal health state officials, and federal authorities with the goal of establishing traceability, biosecurity, and surveillance standards for the pork industry. The aim is to create a certification program that meets or exceeds these standards and can be recognized by US states and trading partners (the US SHIP is modeled after the National Poultry Improvement Plan, NPIP, which has been successful in

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Dr. Claire LeFreve: Internship Program Mentoring |...

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2023/04/26

From developing a recruiting pipeline for vets and other related positions to answering specific questions within various departments as well as exposing students to the exciting world of the pig industry, Dr. Claire LeFevre gives us in this episode an insider's view into valuable internship programs. In our conversation, we discuss recruitment, routine, and other aspects of such internship programs for students who are interested in the pig industry.Meet the guest: Dr. Claire

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Dr. Arlene Garcia: Alleviating Transportation Stress...

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2023/04/19

Transporting pigs between locations may expose them to various stressors, such as food and water deprivation, physical control, and combination with unfamiliar pigs. Such stressors can disrupt the natural balance of the animals, resulting in non-ambulatory or injured pigs – and even death. In this episode, Dr. Arlene Garcia discusses some research she's been working on that investigates the effectiveness of providing pigs with electrolytes and a source of glucose source alginate hydrogel beads

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Dr. Gil Patterson: Telemedicine in Swine Vet | Ep. 49

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast ·

2023/04/12

Veterinary telemedicine uses video calls, texts, pictures, and documents to remotely monitor and treat animals – through a screen, a veterinarian can provide advice and care instead of having to be physically present at a clinic or visit a farm. This way of working is becoming more common, especially for vets who work with farm animals. A telemedicine session can help keep things organized, record data, communicate with clients, and save time and money. In this episode, Dr. Gil Patterson discusses

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Dr. Cristopher Gambino: Perspectives on Biosecurity |...

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast ·

2023/04/05

You may have your own definition of biosecurity and your own perception of the practices and processes that make it happen, but does everyone on a farm think alike? By understanding people’s different perceptions, we can map the challenges and opportunities to improve biosecurity on our farms. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Cristopher Gambino about his survey on biosecurity perceptions and practices among swine producers and experts in Pennsylvania. We also discuss the importance of understanding

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Dr. Joaquim Segalés: PCV2 Concerns Part II | Ep. 47

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast ·

2023/03/29

In the first part of this episode, we saw that although PCV2 may not be that severe anymore, especially considering the role of vaccination, we still have some cases of systemic diseases caused by PCV in pigs – even in well-vaccinated ones. That happens because we're well equipped to run diagnostics, but vaccination timing and dosing depends on different management programs applied on the farms. So in the second part of this episode, Dr. Joaquim Segalés continues discussing the changes in PCV2

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Dr. Joaquim Segalés: PCV2 Concerns Part I | Ep. 46

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2023/03/22

During the late 1990s and early 2000s, porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) was a severe disease, but since vaccines were introduced in 2006 and 2007, it has almost disappeared. However, in the past few years, there have been some cases of systemic disease caused by PCV in well-vaccinated pigs. So the question is: nowadays, do we have reasons to be concerned about PCV2? In the first part of this episode, Dr. Joaquim Segalés - a leading expert on this topic - discusses the latest changes in the

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Kyle Nisley: Managing PRRS in Nursery | Ep. 45

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2023/03/15

Every year, PRRS causes many reproductive issues and death losses to the swine industry across the globe. To make matters worse, recent years have seen the emergence of a new PRRSV strain: the 1-4-4 lineage 1C, whose main characteristic is being highly virulent – in other words, it causes higher rates of mortality than what we typically see with PRRS. In this episode, Kyle Nisley discusses a project he worked on that investigated potential means to treat secondary infections caused by PRRS in the

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Drs. Michael Rahe and Rachel Derscheid: Swine...

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2023/03/08

You know what they say: not everything is as it seems... That's especially true for diagnosing respiratory diseases in swine: interpretation can be quite a challenge. That is because a respiratory infection may look like a specific disease, but this does not mean we are going to get that diagnosis once we do a PCR. For example, producers and veterinarians are used to seeing post-weaning respiratory diseases with influenza clinical signs; still, we may not get PCR-positive results for influenza

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Dr. Erik Eckhardt: Postbiotics in Swine Health | Ep. 43

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2023/03/01

You have already heard about prebiotics and probiotics, but do you know what postbiotics are? Postbiotics are a relatively new type of feed additive, characterized by inanimate microorganisms/components which are prepared to confer health benefits to their hosts. So what does it do to pigs to improve their health status and, consequently, their performance? In this episode, Dr. Erik Eckhardt discusses the concepts involving postbiotics, their mode of action, and the way they enhance the health and

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Dr. Berenice Munguia-Ramirez: Improving PRRS...

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast ·

2023/02/21

PRRS is a disease that poses a significant challenge to the swine industry in the US. In that sense, on-farm decisions often rely on the accuracy of the final PCR testing results, making it crucial to obtain precise outcomes: the high demand for accurate PRRS diagnostic tests underscores the need for continuous advancements in diagnostic technology. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Berenice Munguia-Ramirez about her research on ways to improve PRRS PCR testing in swine, discussing the use endogenous

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Dr. Jianqiang Zhang: PRRS Virus Isolation Part II |...

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2023/02/14

During the first part of this discussion, in the previous episode, Dr. Jianqiang Zhang talked about the different success rates of virus isolation when it comes to MARC-145 and ZMAC Cell Lines. In today’s episode, he discusses how often we may find unexpected viruses in clinical samples for virus isolation. This research is crucial for diagnostics, vaccine production and thus, the control of PRRS and reduction of its impact on the swine industry.Meet the guest: Dr. Jianqiang ZhangExperience:Current:

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Dr. Jianqiang Zhang: PRRS Virus Isolation Part I |...

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2023/02/08

The Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is a significant threat the swine industry currently faces. Therefore, ongoing efforts to improve our understanding of the disease and develop effective prevention and control strategies are critical to ensure the future of the sector. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Jianqiang Zhang about studies isolating PRRS viruses and the difference between MARC-145 and ZMAC Cell Lines when it comes to virus isolation success rates.Meet the guest: Dr

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Dr. Pablo Piñeyro: PCV2 State in the US | Ep. 39

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast ·

2023/01/31

Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (PCV2) is a major cause of disease in pigs, particularly grower-finisher pigs in the US. Currently, the situation of PCV2 in the country is of continued monitoring and management, because despite efforts to control the spread of the virus, it continues to pose a significant challenge to the American pork industry. It is with that in mind that I talk with Dr. Pablo Piñeyro, in this episode, about how diagnostic techniques have changed since vaccines were developed and how to

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Dr. Rachel Caddiell: Measuring Pain in Pigs | Ep. 38

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2023/01/24

It is a fact that pigs can experience pain. Therefore, it is also a fact that ensuring they are not suffering is crucial. In that sense, the study of pain management in pigs can help identify and develop effective techniques that benefit the pig industry. However, it is essential to bear in mind that pain is subjective and can be challenging to measure in animals, so developing effective methods of measuring pain in pigs is as important as managing it. In this episode, Dr. Rachel Caddiell and I

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Dr. Alan Young: Managing Vaccine Technology | Ep. 37

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast ·

2023/01/18

How does one start and manage a licensed vaccine technology company? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Alan Young, the founder and chief science officer of Medgene Labs, about his background and experience with comparative immunology and the development of the company's vaccine technology. He also discusses the necessity of providing practical solutions for producers and animal industries by applying their technology to solve problems in the industry and create effective vaccines for swine and

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