In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Joel Sparks, a veterinarian at AMVC Management Services, shares insights from a PRRS case. He discusses key lessons in biosecurity, herd management, and the diagnostic challenges encountered when dealing with different viral strains. Tune in on all major platforms!

"Biosecurity and husbandry are essential foundations of good animal care. Air, water, and feed quality should never be overlooked."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Joel Sparks, a veterinarian at AMVC Management Services, brings years of swine health expertise to his role, focusing on herd health and biosecurity. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University and a B.S. in Animal Sciences from Michigan State University.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:41) Introduction
• (02:17) Biosecurity & husbandry
• (02:44) Clinical case
• (07:26) Diagnostic process
• (08:02) Viral recombination
• (10:51) Virus containment strategies
• (15:15) Closing thoughts

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* Boehringer Ingelheim

- Farm Health Guardian

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