African Swine Fever (ASF) has become a critical concern in the swine industry, presenting a substantial threat to animal welfare and the global economy. This highly contagious viral disease can have devastating consequences when not properly managed. In this episode, Abagael Sykes, a Ph.D. Candidate at North Carolina State University's Machado Lab, discusses her pioneering research on ASF control measures in the United States. Her comprehensive modeling approach delves into the dynamic nature of ASF outbreaks, providing valuable insights on effective control strategies. Stay informed to protect the future of swine farming.

Meet the guest: Abagael Sykes

Experience

• Current: Graduate Research Assistant at the North Carolina State University
• Past: Student Success Coach at the University of London

Background

• M.Sc. in Epidemiology (Imperial College London)
• DVM in Biological Sciences (University of London)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Influenza outbreaks severely jeopardize the swine industry, resulting in substantial losses in productivity and revenue. Understanding the virus' spread among pig populations is crucial. In this episode, Dr. Juliana Bonin Ferreira, Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, specializing in Swine health and production, shares insights from her research on influenza dynamics in growing pigs. Dr. Ferreira's longitudinal study unveiled recurrent infections in individual pigs, shedding light on the influence of maternal immunity and vaccination on influenza prevalence and exploring infection dynamics, determinants, and concurrent immunity changes.

Meet the guest: Dr. Juliana Bonin Ferreira

Experience

• Current: Clinical Assistant Professor at the North Carolina State University
• Past: Research Assistant at the University of Guelph

Background

• Ph.D., Swine health management/epidemiology (University of Guelph)
• M.Sc., Veterinary Medicine (University of São Paulo)
• DVM, Swine Veterinary Medicine (Methodist University of São Paulo)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is a critical issue in swine health, impacting economics, production efficiency, global trade, and animal welfare. In this episode, we discuss advanced PRRS management strategies with Dr. Chris Rademacher, a leading swine health expert. Dr. Rademacher explores innovative approaches to combat PRRS challenges, including a pioneering killed vaccine method. Stay updated on the evolving battle against this swine health threat and its implications on industry sustainability and profitability.

Meet the guest: Dr. Chris Rademacher

Experience

• Current: Swine Extension Veterinarian at the Iowa State University
• Past: Production Veterinarian at the New Fashion Pork

Background

• DVM in Swine Veterinary Medicine (University of Minnesota-Twin Cities)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Join us for the newest episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast in which we dive deep into the fascinating world of data science within swine health research. Our esteemed guest, Dr. Edison Magalhães, unpacks his wide range of experience, from hands-on swine care to thought-provoking academic research. In this latest endeavor, he uses the scientific approach of data science to improve the health and management of nursery pigs. In a step further, Dr. Magalhães explores the real-time prediction of nursery mortality in swine, bringing multiple data streams together to create a predictive model that offers significant implications for the industry.

Meet the guest: Dr. Edison Magalhães

Experience

• Current: Graduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University

Background

• M.Sc., Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health (owa State University)
• DVM., Veterinary Medicine (Universidade Federal de Uberlândia)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Welcome to a new episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast. Today, Dr. Ashley Wagner takes us on an enlightening journey into the promising world of monoterpenes. These plant-derived compounds are emerging as a potential game-changer in managing swine health, particularly in stress management. As we explore this ever-evolving area, Dr. Wagner delves into the many sources of monoterpenes, their mechanisms of action, and their potential impact on the swine industry. Also, she gives us insights into how these compounds modulate brain signaling related to stress, how they're influencing serotonin and GABAergic systems, and how these effects could lead to better performance in pigs.

Meet the guest: Dr. Ashley Wagner

Experience

• Current: Technical Sales Manager at Probiotech International Inc.

Background

• Ph.D., Equine Nutrition and Metabolism (University of Kentucky)
• M.Sc., Nonruminant Nutrition (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
• B.Sc., Animal and Poultry Sciences (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In today's episode of the Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, we dive deep into the crucial topic of biosecurity within pig farms. As we know, biosecurity serves as a fundamental principle, pivotal to successful pig production. To discuss that, we bring in a special guest, Dr. Jeroen Dewulf, a leading Professor of Veterinary Epidemiology at Ghent University in Belgium. Dr. Dewulf has devoted a large part of his distinguished career to the study of infection prevention and biosecurity strategies, significantly contributing to the veterinary epidemiology realm. Here, Dr. Dewulf shares with us a very interesting tool on measuring biosecurity in a practical way.

Meet the guest: Dr. Jeroen Dewulf

Experience

• Current: Full Professor and Department Chair at Ghent University

Background

• PhD., Veterinary Sciences (Ghent University)
• MSc., Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (Universiteit Utrecht)
• MSc., Veterinary Medicine (Ghent University)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In our discussion today, we illuminated the ongoing presence of disease threats in sow farms, specifically focusing on Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). Our esteemed guest, Dr. Jason Hocker, a seasoned veterinarian with 17 years of experience, delved deeply into the contemporary challenges and innovative approaches within the field of swine health management. As traditional methods prove to be increasingly less effective in combating PRRS, Dr. Hocker underscored the pivotal factors that incite the disease, as well as the minor stressors that exacerbate the issue for pigs.

Meet the guest: Dr. Jason Hocker

Experience

• Current: Veterinarian at AMVC Swine Health Services

Background

• MSc., Veterinary Microbiology (Iowa State University)
• DMV, (Iowa State University)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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As precision livestock farming (PLF) continues to evolve, researchers are exploring future possibilities to improve animal welfare and enhance the swine industry. As we see, these technologies gain attention not only from farmers, but also from customers. In this episode, Dr. Babatope Akinyemi delves into the core of modern agriculture, specifically PLF, and how it's shaping the way we raise our pigs. He gives us valuable insights into the nuances of PLF and its potential to bridge the gap between producers and consumers, and also shares his findings on consumer willingness to pay for PLF adoption within the swine industry.

Meet the guest: Dr. Babatope Akinyemi

Experience

• Current: Research Associate at Michigan State University

Background

• PhD., Agricultural Economics (University of Fort Hare)
• MSc., Agricultural Economics (University of Ibadan)
• Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Agricultural Economics (Federal University of Technology Akure)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In every facet of pig production, the importance of comprehensive health management cannot be emphasized enough. The industry is consistently exploring effective approaches to monitor, address, and mitigate health issues in swine. Magdiel Lopez, a key figure in this arena, has devoted his career to driving this mission forward. Within the realm of animal welfare, a critical focal point is the management of pain linked to necessary procedures like castration. Notably, castration in pigs induces substantial stress, potentially worsening morbidity and mortality rates. Lopez's research focuses on identifying practical solutions to alleviate this challenge.

Meet the guest: Magdiel Lopez, MSc.

Experience

• Current: Assistant Extension Professional at the University of Missouri - Columbia

Background

• MSc., Swine Welfare, Physiology and Wound Healing (North Carolina State University)
• BSc., Agronomy (National University of Honduras)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Group housing in swine production promotes social interactions but can lead to stress due to competition for resources and aggressive behavior. Effective management, including proper space and enrichment, alleviates stress and enhances animal welfare. To shed light on this matter, I talked to Dr. Jennifer Brown about her research on swine welfare, especially in group housing, and strategies to mitigate stress under mixed conditions.

Meet the guest: Dr. Jennifer Brown

Experience

• Current: Research Scientist- Ethology at Prairie Swine Centre

Background

• PhD. (University of Guelph)
• MSc. (University of Guelph)
• BSc. (University of Guelph)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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