Delegate That! Audiobook

Changes in the diets can alter the profile of the intestinal microbiome of the animals, potentially causing damage to intestinal integrity and increasing their susceptibility to pathogens in the environment. Dr. Smith explains that evaluating the reduction of diet phases, despite the increase in cost, can improve the health and performance of animals, ultimately reflecting in economic returns. Learn more about the strategy in the episode with Dr. Strobel and Dr. Smith.

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Genetics play a role in pig susceptibility to pathogens like E. coli and Streptococcus – genetic lines with a slow growth in the nursery are more susceptible. Dr. Smith explains in this episode that managing these lines requires careful husbandry, like spending extra time in the nursery and considering additional staff support. Understanding the impacts of genetics on pig health and implementing management strategies is crucial. For more content like this, watch the complete episode.

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Husbandry practices are crucial for controlling the health of swine herds. As Dr. Smith explains, factors like the environment as well as the access to food and water impact clinical outcomes. Also, poor air quality or chilling can create selective pressure for bacteria growth, making the situation even worse. That is why understanding and managing the environment of the pigs should be a key focus to any team! For more insights like this, check out the entire episode!

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The prevalence of E. coli and Streptococcus in swine herds changes according to herd instability, as Dr. Ryan Strobel explains. These pathogens may spread more easily, posing challenges for producers as genetic factors evolve and other diseases have increased in recent years. Thus, selecting resistant animals is crucial. Learn more about it in the episode with Dr. Strobel and Dr. Smith!

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The alteration of virulence factors of Streptococcus complicates the selection of isolates for vaccine formulation. In this episode, Dr. Smith explains that individual serotypes may vary in their susceptibility to damage or neutralization by vaccines, which adds complexity to the identification of the causative serotypes. Learn more about the issue in this episode, with Dr. Strobel and Dr. Smith.

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Jeanette Merritt is the Director of Communications at Indiana Pork and a 4th-generation pork producer. As she says, we must not be afraid to tell our stories. If we don't do it, someone else will. In this episode, Merritt shares many great examples of how we can become better communicators. Have you checked out the whole episode yet?

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As the Director of Communications at Indiana Pork and a 4th-generation pork producer, Jeanette Merritt has been doing an incredible job of improving communication between farmers and consumers. She shares with us some experiences with high-school kids on how we raise pigs. Very interesting, right? Be sure not to miss the full episode, available on major digital platforms!

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A lot is going on inside our pig production systems. We are feeding the pigs and keeping them healthy, doing our best with biosecurity protocols, managing people, collecting data, and sending high-quality products to the market by the end of the day. However, do consumers really know what's going on inside the barns? Have you checked out the whole episode yet? It's available on major digital platforms!

Jeanette Merritt is the Director of Communications at Indiana Pork. In this episode, she shares with us her efforts and experiences in filling the gaps in the communication between producers and consumers. Some efforts go to the local community, so how can swine producers support their neighborhood? Very interesting, right? For more content like this, make sure to check out this episode!

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 Jeanette Merritt is the Director of Communications at Indiana Pork and a 4th-generation pork producer. As she says, we must not be afraid to tell our stories. If we don't do it, someone else will. So what is the first step to becoming a better communicator? Have you checked out the whole episode yet? 

The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

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