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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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13:56

Dr. Talita Resende: Sapovirus in Suckling and Weaned...

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2026/09/30

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Talita Resende, Assistant Professor and Food Animal Diagnostician at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, explains how sapovirus affects suckling and weaned pigs with diarrhea. She discusses PCR interpretation, rotavirus and E. coli coinfections, intestinal sampling, and in situ hybridization for clearer diagnostic decisions. Listen now on all major platforms!Click here to learn more!"PCR by itself may not

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Dr. Derald Holtkamp: Global Benchmarking for U.S....

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2026/09/23

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Derald Holtkamp, Professor at Iowa State University, discusses how the Global Swine Benchmarking Project compares U.S. pork production with other countries, highlighting why Brazil has become the world's lowest-cost producer. He explains the economic impact of productivity, mortality, disease pressure, and biosecurity on global competitiveness while outlining opportunities for improvement in U.S. swine production. Listen now on all major

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Dr. Derald Holtkamp: Global Swine Benchmarking...

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2026/09/16

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Derald Holtkamp from Iowa State University explains how the global swine benchmarking project compares biological and financial performance across countries. He discusses annual reports, market data, quarterly updates, and why producers should focus on relative country positions rather than isolated numbers. Listen now on all major platforms!Click here to learn more!"Quarterly benchmarking updates can make global swine data more current

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Dr. Erin Kettelkamp: Biosecurity Audits That Prevent...

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2026/09/09

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Erin Kettelkamp from Swine Vet Center reviews common biosecurity audit findings from the Spring 2026 outbreak season across the Midwest. She explains how PRRS pressure exposed filtration leaks, transport gaps, smoke testing needs, and daily execution issues that can weaken even strong biosecurity investments. Listen now on all major platforms!"Basic biosecurity execution can determine whether a filtration investment delivers real

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Dr. Berenice Munguia-Ramirez: Diagnostic Tools to...

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2026/09/02

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Berenice Munguia-Ramirez from Iowa State University explains how active participatory surveillance can improve foreign animal disease preparedness. She discusses producer participation, sampling frequency, testing costs, and laboratory capacity for detecting ASF or CSF at low prevalence. Listen now on all major platforms!Active Participatory Surveillance for Early Detection of Notifiable Pathogens: A Case Study of the U.S. Swine

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11:39

Dr. Mariah Post: Oral Fluids for Detection and...

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2026/08/26

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mariah Post, Research Assistant at Iowa State University, explains how oral fluid testing can support Salmonella surveillance. She discusses culture results, serotyping, PCR enrichment, antimicrobial resistance testing, and when oral fluids complement fecal samples. Listen now on all major platforms!"Growing Salmonella from oral fluids can help swine teams move from simple detection to serotyping and antimicrobial resistance

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14:40

Dr. Bhanu Telugu: Biotechnology Shaping Future...

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2026/08/19

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Bhanu Telugu, Associate Professor at the University of Missouri, explains how livestock biotechnology can support animal health and human medicine. He discusses the CRISPR tool, base editing, disease models, and regulatory barriers that shape how gene-edited pigs may reach the industry. Listen now on all major platforms!"Complex gene editing can remove dozens of genomic barriers in one generation, supporting broader applications in

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11:45

Dr. Jane Wongchanla: Functional Amino Acids in Weaned...

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2026/08/12

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jane Wongchanla, a PhD candidate at the University of California, Davis, explains how L-glutamate and L-aspartate support gut integrity in weaned pigs. She explains their role as functional amino acids, their impact on gut integrity and metabolism, and their potential to reduce antibiotic reliance in swine production. Listen now on all major platforms!Click here to read the full research article!"Functional amino acid supplementation

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15:35

Dr. Larry Rueff and Dr. Darryl D'Souza:...

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2026/08/05

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Larry Rueff, Founder of Swine Veterinary Services, and Dr. Darryl D'Souza, Executive General Manager at SunPork Group, discuss immunocastration in boars and gilts. They explain performance gains, carcass quality, welfare benefits, sustainability, and the effects of global adoption on producer competitiveness. Listen now on all major platforms!"Immunocastration can improve pig welfare, reduce feed demand, and support stronger

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Dr. Lucas Ferreira: Trailer Contamination at the...

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2026/07/29

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lucas Ferreira, a Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota, discusses trailer contamination risks at packing plants. He shares research on pathogen prevalence, seasonal trends, driver biosecurity practices, and factors contributing to contamination during transport. He highlights opportunities to strengthen biosecurity and reduce disease transmission across swine operations. Listen now on all major platforms!"Trailer washing

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Dr. Joaquim Segalés: ASF Control Update | Ep. 219

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2026/07/22

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Joaquim Segalés, Full Professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and researcher at IRTA CReSA, explains Spain’s African swine fever situation. He discusses disease surveillance, containment efforts, biosecurity challenges, economic consequences, and the ongoing risk of spread. Listen now on all major platforms!"African swine fever control can fall behind disease movement, but Spain’s outbreak remains relatively well concentrated

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Dr. Lukas Schwarz: Birch Polypore Against...

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2026/07/15

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lukas Schwarz, from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna in Austria, discusses the potential of birch polypore mushrooms as a novel strategy to support post-weaning diarrhea management in pigs. He shares research findings on gut barrier function, microbiome changes, and alternatives to zinc oxide and antibiotics. Listen now on all major platforms!"Birch polypore decoction changed tissue conductance within seconds and showed a

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Dr. Jana Morgan: PCV2 Surveillance Insights | Ep. 217

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2026/07/08

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jana Morgan, Senior Key Account Veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim, explains large-scale PCV2 surveillance across U.S. swine systems. She highlights dominant genotypes, consistency across regions, and the role of vaccination in herd stability. Dr. Morgan connects sequencing insights to practical disease control strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!"If we can protect against the most recent PCV2 genotype, then those production

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Dr. Amanda Reever: Sire Line Data That Matters | Ep. 216

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2026/07/01

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Amanda Reever, Veterinarian and Director of Research at Suidae Health & Production, explains how a collaborative sire line trial fairly compared boar lines under commercial conditions. She discusses collaboration with genetics companies, trial controls, data sharing, benchmarking, and how producers can use evidence to make better sire line decisions. Listen now on all major platforms!"Genetics decisions should be backed by

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Maria Hakimi: Brachyspira Resistance Gaps | Ep. 215

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2026/06/24

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Maria Hakimi, PhD student at Iowa State University, explains the history of swine dysentery, the complexity of identifying Brachyspira species, and current insights into antimicrobial resistance and genomics. She highlights diagnostic advances and research gaps affecting disease understanding and control in modern swine systems. Listen now on all major platforms!Click here to read the full research articles:Genomic insights into the population

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Dr. Edison Magalhaes: Causal Impact Of PRRS Dosing |...

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2026/06/17

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Edison Magalhaes from Iowa State University presents findings from a large-scale retrospective cohort study evaluating the causal impact of full-dose PRRS immunization on nursery mortality. Using production data and advanced analytical methods, he explains how confounding factors changed the interpretation of results and highlights practical lessons for veterinarians and producers making data-driven decisions. Listen now on all major

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Dr. Brent Sexton: Farm Communication Wins | Ep. 213

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2026/06/10

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Brent Sexton, Associate Veterinarian at Suidae Health & Production, explains how communication shapes farm execution. He discusses veterinarian roles, client relationships, audience alignment, communication preferences, and practical AI use that supports clear messages without replacing professional judgment. Listen now on all major platforms!"AI can support veterinary communication when professional judgment guides the message,

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Dr. Angela Bosco-Lauth: Japanese Encephalitis Virus...

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2026/06/03

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Angela Bosco-Lauth from Colorado State University discusses zoonotic disease risks affecting swine production, including Japanese encephalitis virus and H5N1 influenza. She explores topics including wildlife reservoirs, swine surveillance, immunization challenges, biosecurity strategies, and emerging global threats, such as African swine fever. Learn how prevention and surveillance remain critical for protecting swine health. Listen now on

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Magdiel Soriano: TN Visa Workforce Insights | Ep. 211

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2026/05/27

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Magdiel Soriano, Assistant Extension Professional in Swine at the University of Missouri, explains how TN visa professionals support U.S. swine operations. He shares survey insights on workforce education, skills, and motivations, highlighting strategies to improve training, integration, and retention. Learn how labor research can strengthen productivity and long-term workforce stability. Listen now on all major platforms!Click here to read the

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Mariah Post: Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity | Ep. 210

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2026/05/20

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mariah Post, Research Assistant at Iowa State University, explains practical biosecurity strategies to reduce disease outbreaks in wean-to-finish systems. Key measures include managing indirect contact, improving workflow compliance, and focusing on simple, effective practices like designated parking and bench entry. The discussion highlights training, auditing, and resource allocation for better outcomes. Listen now on all major

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