In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Locke Karriker from Iowa State University discusses the evolution of antimicrobial stewardship within the swine industry. He covers the core principles of responsible antibiotic use and provides practical insights on building biosecurity plans that align with regulatory expectations. Dr. Karriker stresses the importance of a proactive approach to demonstrating accountability, bolstering herd health, and building consumer trust. Listen now on your favorite platform!

"Antimicrobial stewardship isn’t just about reducing antibiotic use; it’s about proactive disease prevention and improving outcomes."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Locke Karriker is a Morrill Professor and Director of the Swine Medicine Education Center at Iowa State University, where he has served for over 21 years. With a DVM from Mississippi State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Karriker has been a pivotal figure in swine health education.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:55) Introduction
• (02:07) Antimicrobial stewardship
• (05:38) Regulatory impact on swine
• (06:63) Developing a proactive plan
• (09:31) Biosecurity measures
• (11:01) Consumer trust & transparency
• (14:11) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Courtney Archer, from the University of Minnesota, addresses the ongoing issue of tail biting in pigs—a challenge impacting welfare and productivity across the swine industry. She explores key stress factors, practical enrichment tools, and feeder space management strategies to help producers reduce tail-biting issues. Listen now!

"Tail biting is a significant welfare and productivity concern in swine production, causing pain, injury, and increased stress among pigs."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Courtney Archer is a PhD candidate in Animal Science at the University of Minnesota, specializing in swine behavior, physiology, and welfare. Holding a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science from Texas Tech University, she has contributed to research on swine health, focusing on practical welfare solutions. 

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:56) Introduction
• (01:51) Understanding tail biting
• (03:42) Causes of tail biting
• (04:36) Management strategies
• (06:26) Benefits of enrichment tools
• (09:68) Technology in tail biting prevention
• (10:44) Closing thoughts

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Boehringer Ingelheim

- Farm Health Guardian

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Maria Pieters, from the University of Minnesota, discusses strategies for managing mycoplasma infections in swine herds. Dr. Pieters shares her expertise on the complexities of mycoplasma, exploring nomenclature, eradication techniques, and diagnostic tools designed for swine health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"We know systems can differ. There's no single recipe for elimination, but many tools and approaches that can be used effectively."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Maria Pieters earned her DVM from Universidad Central de Venezuela and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, specializing in mycoplasma infections in pigs. Currently an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Pieters leads research on the diagnosis, epidemiology, and control of infectious swine diseases.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:16) Introduction
• (02:18) Mycoplasma nomenclature
• (04:04) Mycoplasma eradication
• (07:07) Elimination approaches
• (07:41) Tailoring control strategies
• (09:02) Diagnostic advancements
• (13:24) Closing thoughts

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Boehringer Ingelheim

- Farm Health Guardian

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Abbey Canon, from the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), discusses the importance of swine veterinarians as champions for pig health and welfare. Dr. Canon shares insights into the planning of the AASV annual meeting, focusing on topics that cover every facet of swine health. Tune in to hear why showing up and advocating for swine health is more critical than ever.

"The swine veterinarians are the champions of pig health and welfare, whether it's commercial pigs, show pigs, niche market pigs, or pet pigs."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Abbey Canon holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University and a Master of Public Health from the University of Iowa. With over a decade of experience, she has specialized in veterinary public health, zoonotic disease prevention, and emergency preparedness. Currently, she serves as the Director of Public Health and Communications at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, overseeing health communications and event planning.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:04) Introduction
• (02:36) Planning annual meetings
• (03:42) Be the Pigs Champion
• (04:10) Veterinarian’s role in pig welfare
• (05:38) Annual meeting
• (10:13) Global swine health
• (12:21) Closing thoughts

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Boehringer Ingelheim

- Farm Health Guardian

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Reid Philips, Associate Director of Technical Marketing at Boehringer Ingelheim, discusses research on PRRS vaccination. He shares insights on study design, key findings, and how vaccination improves pig health outcomes! Listen now on all major platforms!

"We saw a level of protection with the PRRS MLV vaccine in all those major measurable parameters: lung lesions, average daily weight gain, and viremia."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Reid Philips, DVM, is the Associate Director of Technical Marketing at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA, Inc. With over three decades of experience, Dr. Philips has significantly contributed to PRRS management strategies and vaccine development. After receiving his DVM from Iowa State University in 1981, he practiced in Iowa and Nebraska before joining Boehringer Ingelheim in 1994. His work focuses on developing and implementing field-based solutions for PRRS management.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:13) Introduction
• (02:41) Challenge trial
• (03:53) PRRS strains
• (06:28) Key parameters
• (07:37) Study findings
• (12:33) Viremia reduction
• (15:20) Closing thoughts

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Boehringer Ingelheim

- Farm Health Guardian

- Elanco

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Friso Griffioen, a PhD student at Ghent University and Technical Sales Manager at Sonac (by Darling Ingredients), shares groundbreaking insights from a project studying swine health and disease complexities in Belgium and Europe pig farms. He highlights how cutting-edge tools like a climate monitor can help assess environmental parameters and successfully diagnose disease development in pigs. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"A climate monitor is essential for identifying environmental issues like ammonia and carbon dioxide levels."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Friso Griffioen is a PhD student at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, and a Technical Sales Manager at Sonac (by Darling Ingredients). With expertise in virology, microbiology, and swine health, he works on the European TechPEPCon project to uncover new insights into swine disease complexities. Friso bridges science and practice to improve diagnostics, biosecurity, and farm management.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:01) Introduction
• (01:56) Swine disease complexities
• (04:37) Healthy versus disease farms
• (05:57) Pathogen circulation findings
• (07:54) Diagnostic tools overview
• (10:28) Metagenomics and sample collection
• (11:55) Closing thoughts

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

Healthy Climate Solutions

* Boehringer Ingelheim

- Farm Health Guardian

- Elanco

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Mary Lisa Kasakamu, a graduate research assistant at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, shares her insights into optimizing pig welfare during transportation. Focusing on early-life exposure to ramps as environmental enrichment, she discusses how her research impacts stress reduction for pigs and improves handler safety. Listen now on all major podcast platforms!

"Our study found that pigs exposed to ramps navigated loading ramps faster, reducing overall loading time."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Mary Lisa Kasakamu is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, specializing in Animal Health, Welfare, and Precision Livestock Technologies. With a Master’s in Animal Sciences from North Dakota State University, her research focuses on swine production, behavior, and welfare. 

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:40) Introduction
• (01:49) Early-life enrichment for welfare
• (02:40) Experiment setup and nursery ramp
• (04:54) Reduced loading time results
• (07:18) Impact on pig behavior
• (09:20) Practical application of ramps
• (10:07) Closing thoughts

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Boehringer Ingelheim

- Farm Health Guardian

- Elanco

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mike Roof, Chief Technology Officer Vaccines & Immunotherapeutic at Iowa State University, unpacks the role of RNA vaccines within the swine industry. Dr. Roof clarifies how mRNA technology differs from traditional vaccines, as well as its safety and current regulatory standards. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Messenger RNA is the part of every living cell and, by definition, is unstable and degrades within seconds or minutes."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Mike Roof, a leading expert in animal health, is the Chief Technology Officer Vaccines & Immunotherapeutic at Iowa State University. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Roof has pioneered swine vaccine development and holds over 25 patents. His research spans globally licensed vaccines.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:59) Introduction
• (02:29) mRNA vaccine overview
• (03:23) Vaccine differences
• (04:28) Animal RNA vaccines
• (05:10) Safety of mRNA vaccines
• (08:57) Regulatory oversight
• (11:48) Closing thoughts

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Boehringer Ingelheim

- Elanco

- Farm Health Guardian

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Pablo Piñeyro, from Iowa State University, discusses the detection of PCV4 (Porcine Circovirus Type 4) in swine in the United States. He highlights its codetection with PCV2 and PCV3, as well as its direct detection within tissues. Dr. Piñeyro provides valuable insights into the virus’s potential impact on swine immunity and how research is shaping our understanding of its role in the industry. Tune in to stay informed!

"PCV4 has been described around 2019, first detected in China, but recently it started receiving more attention."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Pablo Piñeyro is an Associate Professor and Diagnostic Pathologist at Iowa State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. He holds a DVM from Universidad de la Plata, Argentina, and a Ph.D. in Swine Epidemiology and Pathology from the same institution. Dr. Piñeyro also earned an MSc in Microbiology from Washington State University and a second Ph.D. in Molecular Virology from Virginia Tech. He was part of the team that first detected PCV3 and is actively involved in global swine health research. 

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:26) Introduction
• (03:26) PCV4 overview
• (04:16) PCV2 & PCV3 co-infections
• (05:25) PCR findings on PCV4
• (06:18) Related PCV4 lesions
• (07:26) PCV4 replication
• (11:11) Closing thoughts

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Boehringer Ingelheim

- Elanco

- Farm Health Guardian

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ting-Yu Cheng, a postdoctoral research fellow at Ohio State University, discusses the complexities of tracking pig movements and their implications for disease control in the swine industry. Dr. Cheng highlights the challenges of data collection and the importance of building comprehensive movement networks to predict and manage disease outbreaks. Listen now!

"We are trying to build a comprehensive network to track pig movements. This will allow us to simulate disease spread and evaluate different control measures effectively."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Ting-Yu Cheng earned his DVM and Master’s degree in Taiwan, specializing as a swine veterinarian. He later pursued a PhD in Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine with a minor in Statistics at Iowa State University. Currently, Dr. Cheng is a postdoctoral research fellow at Ohio State University, focusing on swine health and disease prevention. 

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:10) Introduction
• (02:36) Pig movement study
• (04:50) Challenges in data collection
• (06:21) Building movement networks
• (08:57) Data organization
• (09:49) Incentives for data sharing
• (13:06) Closing thoughts

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Boehringer Ingelheim

- Elanco

- Farm Health Guardian

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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