In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Derald Holtkamp from Iowa State University unpacks the critical role of biosecurity in modern swine production. He explains how hazard analysis, critical control points, and outbreak investigations can identify gaps and prevent costly failures in disease management. Learn how technology, barn design, and staff training shape stronger defenses against health threats. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The whole idea is to identify those biosecurity hazards that are putting the farm at most risk."

Meet the guest: Dr. Derald Holtkamp is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Diagnostics and Production Animal Medicine at Iowa State University. His research centers on biosecurity, disease risk assessment, and the economics of animal health, with over 250 invited presentations worldwide. With extensive industry and academic experience, he provides practical insights into managing infectious swine diseases. 

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:12) Introduction
• (02:52) Biosecurity hazards
• (06:33) Critical control points
• (11:45) Outbreak investigations
• (16:42) Structural barn design
• (23:11) Closing recommendations
• (27:02) Final three questions

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