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Dr. Pete Thomas: PED Elimination Strategies


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In this episode of ‘At The Meeting,’ Dr. Pete Thomas, Director of Health Services at Iowa Select Farms, offers valuable insights into managing porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) in the swine industry. He covers the creation of a specialized task force by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, focusing on biosecurity measures, the economic challenges posed by PED, and the journey toward eradicating the disease.

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Meet the guest: Dr. Pete Thomas is the Director of Health Services at Iowa Select Farms, boasting a comprehensive background in swine health. As a certified Pork Quality Assurance Plus advisor, he has served on multiple committees within the American Association of Swine Veterinarians. Dr. Thomas holds a Master’s in Preventive Medicine and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University.


Timestamps: 

  • (00:00) Introduction

  • (02:05) Formation of PED task force

  • (04:05) Biosecurity against PED

  • (07:30) Challenges in PED elimination

  • (10:09) Economic impact of PED

  • (13:35) Certification and standards

  • (22:14) Closing Thoughts

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