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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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14:36

Dr. Anna Forseth: ASF Prevention & Preparedness -...

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Preparing ahead of time can greatly diminish the impacts of an outbreak. With the right tools in place, we can prepare, prevent, and minimize the effects of a Foreign Animal Disease outbreak. In this second part of the Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast special episode on disease preparedness, Dr. Anna Forseth, from the National Pork Producers Council, continues her exploration of African Swine Fever (ASF), outlining key priorities for addressing this critical challenge. She highlights industry-wide

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Dr. Anna Forseth: African Swine Fever Updates - Part...

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2025/04/23

Preparing for a Foreign Animal Disease outbreak continues to be one of the most discussed topics in the pork industry. In this special episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, highlighting the critical importance of disease preparedness, Dr. Anna Forseth, Director of Animal Health at the National Pork Producers Council, delivers an essential update on African swine fever (ASF) and its implications for the global and U.S. pork sectors. From the current ASF status to prevention strategies and

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14:18

Dr. Ana Paula Silva: PRRS Outbreak Management Program...

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2025/04/16

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ana Paula Silva from Iowa State University shares insights on the POMP (PRRS Outbreak Management Program) and how it helps producers manage PRRS outbreaks more effectively. She explains the program’s approach to tracking outbreak data, measuring recovery, and optimizing health interventions. Learn how participation can benefit your operation and improve industry-wide disease management. Listen now on all major platforms!"POMP is an

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Dr. Xiaomei Yue: Oral Fluid & Pig Production | Ep. 152

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2025/04/09

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Xiaomei Yue from the University of Minnesota explores the role of oral fluid sampling in swine disease surveillance. She discusses its growing adoption, benefits, and challenges, including industry variations in sampling frequency and handling. Tune in now on all major platforms!"Oral fluid sampling is simple, effective, and less stressful for pigs, making it an excellent diagnostic tool for disease monitoring."𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲

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Dr. Elisa Crisci: Next-Gen Vaccine Strategies | Ep. 151

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2025/04/02

In this special rerun episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Elisa Crisci, from North Carolina State University, who joins us to discuss groundbreaking approaches in the fight against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv). Dr. Crisci shares insights into the "Predict and Protect" project, aiming to enhance disease forecasting and vaccine efficacy prediction using interdisciplinary methods and technologies. Tune in now on all

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Dr. Tara Prezioso: Network Analysis of Swine Farms |...

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2025/03/26

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Tara Prezioso, a PhD candidate at the University of Illinois, explores how network modeling is improving disease prevention in the swine industry. She explains how movement data from farms, feed mills, and processing facilities can help predict and mitigate outbreaks like PEDV and ASF. Listen now on all major platforms!"By analyzing movement data, we can identify high-risk pathways for disease transmission and develop targeted prevention

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Dr. Joel Sparks: PRRS MLV Recombination | Ep. 149

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2025/03/19

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Joel Sparks, a veterinarian at AMVC Management Services, shares insights from a PRRS case. He discusses key lessons in biosecurity, herd management, and the diagnostic challenges encountered when dealing with different viral strains. Tune in on all major platforms!"Biosecurity and husbandry are essential foundations of good animal care. Air, water, and feed quality should never be overlooked."𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Joel

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Dr. Janice Zanella: Veterinarians & One Health | Ep. 148

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2025/03/12

This special episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast celebrates International Women’s Day with Dr. Janice Zanella, a researcher from EMBRAPA (Brazil) and visiting scientist at Iowa State University, who highlights the importance of One Health in veterinary medicine. She shares how the health of animals, humans, and the environment are deeply interconnected and how this impacts global policy, research, and swine production. Dr. Zanella also sheds light on the crucial role veterinarians play in

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Dr. Locke Karriker: Antimicrobial Stewardship | Ep. 147

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2025/03/05

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Locke Karriker from Iowa State University discusses the evolution of antimicrobial stewardship within the swine industry. He covers the core principles of responsible antibiotic use and provides practical insights on building biosecurity plans that align with regulatory expectations. Dr. Karriker stresses the importance of a proactive approach to demonstrating accountability, bolstering herd health, and building consumer trust. Listen now on

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Courtney Archer: Tail Biting in Pigs | Ep. 146

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2025/02/26

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Courtney Archer, from the University of Minnesota, addresses the ongoing issue of tail biting in pigs—a challenge impacting welfare and productivity across the swine industry. She explores key stress factors, practical enrichment tools, and feeder space management strategies to help producers reduce tail-biting issues. Listen now!"Tail biting is a significant welfare and productivity concern in swine production, causing pain, injury, and

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Dr. Maria Pieters: Mycoplasma Elimination Strategies...

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2025/02/19

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Maria Pieters, from the University of Minnesota, discusses strategies for managing mycoplasma infections in swine herds. Dr. Pieters shares her expertise on the complexities of mycoplasma, exploring nomenclature, eradication techniques, and diagnostic tools designed for swine health. Listen now on all major platforms!"We know systems can differ. There's no single recipe for elimination, but many tools and approaches that can be used

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Dr. Abbey Canon: AASV Meeting & Swine Health | Ep. 144

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2025/02/12

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Abbey Canon, from the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), discusses the importance of swine veterinarians as champions for pig health and welfare. Dr. Canon shares insights into the planning of the AASV annual meeting, focusing on topics that cover every facet of swine health. Tune in to hear why showing up and advocating for swine health is more critical than ever."The swine veterinarians are the champions of pig health

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Dr. Reed Phillips: Protecting Pigs from PRRS | Ep. 143

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2025/02/05

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Reid Philips, Associate Director of Technical Marketing at Boehringer Ingelheim, discusses research on PRRS vaccination. He shares insights on study design, key findings, and how vaccination improves pig health outcomes! Listen now on all major platforms!"We saw a level of protection with the PRRS MLV vaccine in all those major measurable parameters: lung lesions, average daily weight gain, and viremia."𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁:

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Friso Griffioen: Biosecurity & Climate in Herds | Ep....

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast ·

2025/01/29

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Friso Griffioen, a PhD student at Ghent University and Technical Sales Manager at Sonac (by Darling Ingredients), shares groundbreaking insights from a project studying swine health and disease complexities in Belgium and Europe pig farms. He highlights how cutting-edge tools like a climate monitor can help assess environmental parameters and successfully diagnose disease development in pigs. Tune in now on all major platforms!"A climate

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Mary Lisa Kasakamu: Pig Welfare in Transportation |...

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2025/01/22

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Mary Lisa Kasakamu, a graduate research assistant at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, shares her insights into optimizing pig welfare during transportation. Focusing on early-life exposure to ramps as environmental enrichment, she discusses how her research impacts stress reduction for pigs and improves handler safety. Listen now on all major podcast platforms!"Our study found that pigs exposed to ramps navigated loading ramps faster,

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Dr. Mike Roof: mRNA Vaccines in Swine | Ep. 140

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2025/01/15

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mike Roof, Chief Technology Officer Vaccines & Immunotherapeutic at Iowa State University, unpacks the role of RNA vaccines within the swine industry. Dr. Roof clarifies how mRNA technology differs from traditional vaccines, as well as its safety and current regulatory standards. Tune in now on all major platforms!"Messenger RNA is the part of every living cell and, by definition, is unstable and degrades within seconds or

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Dr. Pablo Piñeyro: PCV4 & Co-infections | Ep. 139

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2025/01/08

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Pablo Piñeyro, from Iowa State University, discusses the detection of PCV4 (Porcine Circovirus Type 4) in swine in the United States. He highlights its codetection with PCV2 and PCV3, as well as its direct detection within tissues. Dr. Piñeyro provides valuable insights into the virus’s potential impact on swine immunity and how research is shaping our understanding of its role in the industry. Tune in to stay informed!"PCV4 has been

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Dr. Ting-Yu Cheng: Pig Movements & Disease Control |...

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2025/01/01

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ting-Yu Cheng, a postdoctoral research fellow at Ohio State University, discusses the complexities of tracking pig movements and their implications for disease control in the swine industry. Dr. Cheng highlights the challenges of data collection and the importance of building comprehensive movement networks to predict and manage disease outbreaks. Listen now!"We are trying to build a comprehensive network to track pig movements. This

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Aaron Juergens: Biosecurity Best Practices | Ep. 137

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2024/12/25

In this special rerun episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit Aaron Juergens’ insights as he discusses the evolving strategies in biosecurity for swine production. Juergens explores how integrating modern facility designs and stringent biosecurity protocols can mitigate disease risks in hog operations. The conversation addresses critical updates in biosecurity practices and their significance in safeguarding swine health. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform."Bringing

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Dr. Marisa Rotolo: Swine Disease Research Task Force...

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2024/12/18

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Marisa Rotolo, a veterinary epidemiologist and the director of swine health at the National Pork Board, discusses the work of the Swine Disease Research Task Force. Dr. Rotolo walks us through how disease research priorities are set and how the latest findings are shared to improve management strategies. From tackling PED to addressing foreign animal diseases, this episode offers valuable insights to help improve swine health practices. Tune

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