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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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Aaron Juergens: Clean Barns Save Pigs | Ep. 175

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2025/09/17

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Aaron Juergens, owner of Juergens INC, shares practical biosecurity strategies to combat swine health challenges, especially in the face of emerging PRRS strains. He explains how cleaning protocols, inspection timing, and transportation hygiene directly impact herd health and operational efficiency. Learn how collaboration and communication strengthen on-farm biosecurity. Listen now on all major platforms!"You’ve got to be patient, but

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Dr. Fernando Leite: PCV2d Defense | Ep. 174

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2025/09/10

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Fernando Leite from Boehringer Ingelheim explores how different PCV2 genotypes impact immunity in swine. He shares findings from a recent trial comparing homologous and heterologous vaccination strategies under real-world challenge conditions with PRRSV. Learn how genotype 2d immunized pigs performed and why this may offer superior protection."The PCV2d genotype today is the most prevalent genotype, and it has been for some years

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Dr. Nele Caekebeke: Coaching for Biosecurity | Ep. 173

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2025/09/03

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Nele Caekebeke, CEO of Biocheck.UGent, explains how coaching techniques can transform biosecurity implementation on swine farms. She shares the importance of understanding farmer behavior, effective communication strategies, and the use of benchmarking tools to assess risk. Listen now on all major platforms!"We really see coaching as a two-way interaction with the farmer, focusing on their goals and expectations."𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲

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Dr. Jeff Zimmerman: US SHIP Active Surveillance |...

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2025/08/27

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jeff Zimmerman from Iowa State University explains how active participatory surveillance can transform disease detection and response across the swine industry. He highlights efficient sampling methods, cost considerations, and the role of US SHIP (Swine Health Improvement Plan) in ensuring business continuity during outbreaks. Learn what producers can do today to safeguard tomorrow. Listen now on all major platforms!"Targeted sampling

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Dr. Arthur Finatto: Novel Pig Defensin | Ep. 171

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2025/08/20

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Arthur Finatto, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Saskatchewan, explores the role of porcine beta-defensin peptides in boosting swine immunity. He explains how these molecules fight both bacterial and viral infections, modulate inflammation, and offer promise for swine dysentery management. Learn how genetic selection and nutrition could optimize their expression. Listen now on all major platforms!"Porcine β-defensin five is

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Dr. Mariamawit Mohammed: LVI in Herd Health | Ep. 170

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2025/08/13

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mariamawit Mohammed from Iowa State University shares her work on pathogen diversity in Live Virus Inoculation (LVI) materials. Using next-generation sequencing (NGS), she discusses the variability in LVI materials used in the swine industry, highlighting pathogen risks and implications for herd health. Learn how LVI practices may influence herd stability and loss rates. Listen now on all major platforms!"The recommendation would be to

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Dr. Sebastiaan Theuns: Nanopore Sequencing in Pigs |...

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2025/08/06

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sebastiaan Theuns, veterinarian, CEO and co-founder of PathoSense, a spinoff from Ghent University, explains how nanopore sequencing is transforming the diagnosis of complex swine diseases. He discusses the limitations of targeted PCR testing, the advantages of whole-sample sequencing, and how new pathogens can be identified through comprehensive data analysis. Listen now on all major platforms!"We developed a complete diagnostic

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Dr. Xiaomei Yue: Faster PEDV Elimination | Ep. 168

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2025/07/30

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Xiaomei Yue from the University of Minnesota discusses PEDV eradication strategies and metrics used to track disease control effectiveness on sow farms. She shares new data comparing time to stability across epidemic and endemic periods, and explains how farm size and outbreak frequency impact recovery. Listen now on all major platforms!"PEDV does not hide well in the barn, which makes monitoring outcomes more reliable across

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Dr. Fernanda Perosa: Necropsy Survey Insights | Ep. 167

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2025/07/23

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Fernanda Perosa discusses the results of an extensive necropsy survey across nursery farms in southern Brazil. She outlines the diagnostic strategies used, the leading infectious agents found, and how findings informed vaccine protocols. Listen now on all major platforms!"Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death and illness for piglets."𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Fernanda Felicetti Perosa holds a DVM from Instituto

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Dr. Lukas Schwarz: Stable Fly in Swine Production |...

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2025/07/16

In this special episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lukas Schwarz, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, explores a highly relevant topic for the summer season: the risks and impacts of stable flies in pig production. He shares new insights into disease transmission and provides strategies for effective pest control. Learn what swine professionals can do to prevent fly-borne pathogens. Listen now on all major platforms!"The stable fly is a

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Dr. Mariana Kikuti: Monitoring PRRSV Variants | Ep. 165

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2025/07/09

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mariana Kikuti shares the latest findings on PRRSV variant trends, genetic diversity, and time-to-stability challenges across U.S. production systems. She explains the monitoring process behind variant classification and the obstacles faced when collecting epidemiological data. Discover practical insights into managing multi-strain outbreaks and improving disease surveillance systems. Listen now on all major platforms!"The main

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Dr. Evan Grusenmeyer: Genetic Engineering in...

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2025/07/02

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Evan Grusenmeyer from the University of Missouri breaks down what genetic engineering really means for the swine industry. He outlines key concepts like transgenics, gene editing, and introgression, and discusses where this technology could take us, especially regarding disease resistance. Learn how these tools might help producers face today’s biggest health challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!"Genetic engineering is a tool

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Dr. Bob Rowland: Genetic Strategies for Disease...

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2025/06/25

In this episode of the Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Bob Rowland from the University of Illinois shares key insights on the genetics behind PRRS resilience in pigs. He discusses the development of CD163-edited pigs and how understanding virus-host interactions can support future strategies. Discover how genome research is contributing to swine health innovation. Listen now on all major platforms!"We all know that CD163 is the receptor for PRRS, and when we knocked it out, the pigs were

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Dr. Anna Forseth: Traceability Standards for Swine |...

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2025/06/18

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Anna Forseth, Director of Animal Health at the National Pork Producers Council, discusses the ongoing efforts to enhance live swine traceability. She provides an update on the status of the mandatory traceability standards, reviewing the progress of the process and where things currently stand with USDA approval. Dr. Forseth highlights actionable steps producers can take now to prepare for future regulations. Tune in on all major

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Dr. John Patience: Economic Impact of Swine Health |...

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2025/06/11

In this special rerun episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Dr. John Patience, Professor Emeritus of Animal Science at Iowa State University, who shares findings from a case study evaluating the financial impact of different health statuses on pig performance. From mortality rates to feed conversion efficiency, discover how health challenges affect profitability and learn strategies to mitigate losses. Listen now on all major platforms!"Producers

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Dr. Erin Kettelkamp: Transport Biosecurity in Swine...

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2025/06/04

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Erin Kettelkamp from Swine Vet Center shares key strategies for improving transport biosecurity in swine operations. She explains how using real-time data, GPS tracking, and trailer movement records helps identify biosecurity risks earlier and improve response to potential disease threats. Dr. Kettelkamp highlights the importance of internal controls, layered audits, and addressing data gaps in the middle of the transport process. Listen now

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Dr. Jack Dekkers: Tools for Resilient Pigs | Ep. 159

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2025/05/28

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jack Dekkers from Iowa State University explores the genetics of disease resilience in pigs. He explains how measuring stress hormones like cortisol in hair can serve as a powerful tool to identify animals better equipped to handle health challenges. Discover how these heritable traits can support smarter breeding strategies and promote stronger, healthier herds. Tune in now on all major platforms!"Disease resilience is the ability of a

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Marcello Melini: Tongue Tip Fluid in the Growing Herd...

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2025/05/21

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Marcello Melini from the University of Minnesota shares his research on alternative sampling strategies for monitoring PRRSv and other swine pathogens. He explains the potential of tongue tip fluids and other specimen types to improve pathogen detection and sequencing in grow-finish pigs. Listen now on all major platforms!"Tongue tips may provide an overview of pathogen presence within a swine population."What will you learn: (00:00)

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Dr. Jay Johnson: Bioenergetics of Heat Stress in Sows...

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2025/05/14

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jay Johnson from the University of Missouri explores the bioenergetics of heat stress in gestating sows and how it affects growth and fat deposition. He discusses energy partitioning, thermoregulation, and genetic strategies to improve thermal tolerance without compromising productivity. Listen now on all major platforms!(00:00) Introduction(01:15) Heat stress in sows(02:47) Energy demands insights(06:18) Parity and heat impact(06:41)

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Dr. Tyler Bauman: PRRS Control in Grow-Finish Pigs |...

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2025/05/07

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Tyler Bauman, Veterinarian at The Maschhoffs LLC, discusses strategies for enhancing immunity in grow-finish pigs, focusing on the effectiveness of full-dose versus half-dose protocols in high-density pig production areas. He shares insights on lateral PRRS pressure, diagnostic approaches, and data-driven decision-making for improving swine health outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!"Lateral PRRS pressure varies by region, making

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