In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Daniel Moraes, a Ph.D. candidate at Iowa State University, explores the advancements in influenza virus surveillance in swine populations. He shares insights on the effectiveness of various sampling methods, such as nasal wipes and family oral fluids, in detecting the virus. Tune in to enhance your knowledge on swine influenza surveillance.

"The dynamics of influenza can vary significantly even within the same farm, showing different positivity rates across different rooms."

Meet the guest:

Dr. Daniel Moraes, a Ph.D. candidate at Iowa State University, specializes in swine health research. With a DVM from Brazil and eight years of veterinary experience, Dr. Moraes has advanced his expertise through his work with the field epidemiology team at Iowa State. He also holds an MBA in Agrobusiness and an M.S. in Veterinary Preventive Medicine.

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Click here to read the full research article!

Timestamps: 

• (00:00) Introduction 
• (01:14) Influenza virus 
• (02:17) Sampling methods 
• (03:00) Population-based sampling
• (07:25) Study results 
• (09:11) Cost-effective testing
• (10:19) Closing thoughts

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