In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Chris Rademacher, from Iowa State University, discusses the pressing issue of sow mortality in the swine industry. Dr. Rademacher shares insights from his extensive research, focusing on practical strategies to reduce mortality rates, including early identification and intervention. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.

"Addressing sow mortality requires early detection and consistent management practices."

Meet the guest:

Dr. Chris Rademacher, Swine Extension Veterinarian at Iowa State University, brings nearly a decade of experience in swine health. With a DVM from the University of Minnesota, he has led production improvement at Murphy Brown LLC and served as a Production Veterinarian at New Fashion Pork. His extensive background in managing large-scale swine operations makes him a leading authority in the field.

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Timestamps: 

• (00:00) Introduction 
• (02:12) Sow mortality trends
• (04:24) Risk identification strategies
• (05:30) Management practices
• (09:24) Labor challenges
• (10:30) Best practices summary
• (12:21) Closing thoughts

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