In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Jenelle Hamblin, Director of Swine Health at Manitoba Pork, discusses the essential components of disease preparedness planning for the swine industry. She shares key lessons from Manitoba’s successful Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) elimination efforts and outlines strategies for collaboration between producers, veterinarians, and industry partners. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Biosecurity doesn’t stop at the farm. We need to think about prevention in transport, high-traffic facilities, and throughout the value chain."

Meet the guest: Jenelle Hamblin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and a Master’s in Animal Sciences from the University of Manitoba. With experience spanning Manitoba Agriculture and Manitoba Pork, she has led swine health initiatives focusing on biosecurity, emergency management, and industry collaboration. As Director of Swine Health, she coordinates disease preparedness efforts that strengthen Canada’s swine sector.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:04) Introduction
• (04:32) Disease preparedness
• (05:50) Biosecurity strategies
• (07:44) Industry collaboration
• (11:54) Emergency planning
• (20:06) Biggest learnings
• (26:08) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Jeroen Dewulf from Ghent University shares two decades of expertise in biosecurity and disease control in swine production. He explains why behavior change is key, how internal and external biosecurity differ, and how simple tools can guide farms toward measurable improvements. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"We want to make biosecurity a part of daily habits."

Meet the guest: Dr. Jeroen Dewulf is a full professor in Veterinary Epidemiology at Ghent University, where he also leads the Veterinary Epidemiology Unit. His research focuses on reducing antimicrobial use and improving biosecurity in swine production. With over 400 scientific publications, he is a global authority on disease prevention in animal agriculture.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:17) Introduction
• (04:07) Biosecurity behavior change
• (09:51) Benefits beyond disease
• (14:17) Internal vs. external biosecurity
• (17:17) On-farm implementation
• (20:17) Measuring biosecurity levels
• (28:43) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Fred Kuhr, Director of Production at Dykhuis Farms, shares how his nearly 50 years in swine production have shaped his approach to integrating real-time data, employee development, and modern technology into large-scale systems. He breaks down why simplifying alerts matters for barn-level performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

"If the information isn’t in your hands in real time, it’s hard to make the right decisions in swine production."

Meet the guest: Fred Kuhr is the Director of Production at Dykhuis Farms, overseeing 17,000 sows in a farrow-to-finish system in Michigan. With 49 years in swine production, his leadership has helped scale operations and elevate workforce training in companies like The Maschhoffs and Carthage System.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:14) Introduction
• (04:44) Barn-level tech adoption
• (06:49) Real-time data use
• (08:37) Employee training shifts
• (12:14) Reducing staff turnover
• (16:54) Digital tools systems
• (26:56) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Mariela Segura from the University of Montreal explains the current challenges and future perspectives of Streptococcus suis vaccines. She discusses the impact of the pathogen on pig health, antibiotic resistance, zoonotic risks, and the latest vaccine innovations. Gain insights into how the swine industry can improve disease control. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Streptococcus suis is not only a major economic concern in the swine industry but also a zoonotic pathogen."

Meet the guest: Dr. Mariela Segura is a full professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Montreal and the director of the Swine and Poultry Infectious Diseases Center (CRIPA). She earned her master's and Ph.D. from the Université de Montréal. 

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:56) Introduction
• (02:58) Streptococcus suis impact
• (07:01) Vaccine options
• (12:30) Novel vaccine strategies
• (16:36) Maternal antibody challenges
• (19:36) Future swine health innovations
• (21:27) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Alexandre Thibodeau from the University of Montreal joins us in celebration of World Food Day to discuss how gut microbiota impacts food safety and animal health in swine production. He explains the microbiome’s vital role in nutrient absorption, pathogen resistance, and sustainable farming practices. Learn how microbiota research is shaping the future of safe and efficient pork production. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Foodborne pathogens are normal inhabitants of the gut; the challenge is managing their associations within the microbiota.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Alexandre Thibodeau earned his Ph.D. in Veterinary Science from the University of Montreal, where he now serves as Associate Professor and Research Chair in Meat Safety. His research focuses on gut microbiota, foodborne pathogens, and swine health, using molecular and microbial ecology approaches. 

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:18) Introduction
• (01:48) Gut microbiota role
• (05:12) Protein fermentation
• (09:32) Modulating microbiota
• (14:23) Microbiota management
• (21:28) Future perspectives
• (24:38) 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 it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Hiep Vu, Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, unpacks the challenges and opportunities in developing effective vaccines for swine influenza. He explains different vaccine types, the role of surveillance, and how new platforms can improve speed and safety. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The critical factor that affects efficacy is the matching between the virus in the vaccine and the virus in the field."

Meet the guest: Dr. Hiep Vu is an Associate Professor in Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Veterinary Sciences from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a B.Sc. in Veterinary Medicine from Nong Lam University in Vietnam. His research focuses on vaccine development and viral pathogenesis, with the goal of improving swine health through advanced immunization strategies.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:12) Introduction
• (03:22) Vaccine types explained
• (08:52) Swine influenza strains
• (10:47) Role of sequencing tools
• (15:52) HPAI insights
• (17:12) Innovations in swine vaccines
• (20:40) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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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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• (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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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Andrea Luttman from Michigan State University explores how gestational social stress affects sow resilience and piglet development. She explains physiological indicators like cortisol patterns, behavioral differences, and their implications for long-term performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Resilience to stress means animals are either minimally affected or can recover quickly after experiencing a stressor."

Meet the guest: Dr. Andrea Luttman is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Michigan State University, specializing in swine physiology and stress resilience. She earned her Ph.D. in Genetics & Genome Sciences and her B.S. in Animal Sciences from Michigan State University.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:44) Introduction
• (02:11) Stress resilience definition
• (03:50) Cortisol response types
• (07:27) Piglet tracking methods
• (11:36) Post-weaning differences
• (16:00) Future research goals
• (19:22) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Dyneah Classen from Carthage Veterinary Service shares valuable insights on strategies for managing swine health, with a focus on controlling influenza and respiratory challenges. She discusses effective methods for monitoring herd health, improving overall resilience, and preventing production losses. Learn how these approaches can strengthen your herd. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The influenza vaccines today are much broader and more effective, protecting animals against a wider spectrum of strains."

Meet the guest: Dr. Dyneah Classen, DVM, has been a veterinarian at Carthage Veterinary Service since 2007 and serves as the Director of Health. She is responsible for overseeing the health of 170,000 sows, managing biosecurity, and implementing effective influenza vaccine strategies. Dr. Classen's work has contributed to improving the resilience of swine herds.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:23) Introduction
• (03:20) Vaccine strain selection
• (07:33) Prime and boost
• (13:34) Herd health management
• (15:50) Challenges with influenza
• (20:23) Tools for early detection
• (27:58) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Billy Flowers from North Carolina State University shares his expertise on gilt development and longevity in swine production. He explores the challenges related to first-litter gilt productivity, the importance of gestation and lactation periods, and how genetics and nutrition affect lifetime productivity. Learn about strategies to improve gilt development and reduce early-stage reproductive failures. Tune in on all major platforms!

"Most of the 80% of the removals or gilts that are delivered to commercial sow farms are never actually bred or enter production."

Meet the guest: Dr. Billy Flowers is the William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Animal Science at North Carolina State University. His research focuses on improving fertility and productivity in swine, and he has published over 170 peer-reviewed articles. Recognized with several awards, Dr. Flowers' work has advanced the understanding of swine reproductive health.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:10) Introduction
• (01:33) Gilt reproductive health
• (05:31) Birth weight effects
• (07:31) Neonatal period importance
• (10:32) Gestation's critical role
• (17:40) Post-weaning growth strategies
• (27:44) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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