In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Joaquim Segalés, a professor at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and researcher at IRTA-CReSA, explores the ongoing challenges of porcine circovirus. He explains the emergence and control of PCV2, its clinical signs, and why accurate diagnostics and biosecurity remain crucial. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Biosecurity should aim to reduce replication and co-infection, not just stop PCV2 from entering."

Meet the guest: Dr. Joaquim Segalés is a full professor at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and a researcher at IRTA-CReSA, with nearly three decades of experience in swine health and pathology. His work focuses on understanding and managing viral diseases in pigs, especially porcine circovirus.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:07) Introduction
• (01:40) Porcine circovirus history
• (05:08) Transmission patterns
• (07:20) Diagnosis and symptoms
• (16:37) Prevention strategies
• (23:25) Virus evolution
• (25:37) Closing thoughts

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