In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Darwin Reicks from Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting continues to share expert knowledge on boar stud facilities, focusing on facility design, water system hygiene, and air filtration. He also addresses biosecurity protocols and the importance of behavior management to improve productivity, safety, and efficiency of swine operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Boar studs built during the rapid shift to artificial insemination need more than simple updates; there's real opportunity to improve welfare, boar flow, and staff safety."

Meet the guest: Dr. Darwin Reicks earned his B.S. and DVM from Iowa State University. With over 31 years of swine veterinary experience, he currently leads Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting. His extensive research and global consulting have made him a recognized authority in disease control and reproductive health in pigs.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:29) Introduction
• (02:24) Boar facility remodeling
• (03:39) Water system hygiene
• (14:62) Air filtration practices
• (20:49) Pen vs stall design
• (24:42) Swine health focus areas
• (32:19) Final 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, Dr. Darwin Reicks from Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting unpacks the key challenges of pathogen transmission through boar semen in swine production. From the risks of PRRS and Senecavirus to the limitations of current diagnostic protocols, he outlines what producers need to know. Discover how semen testing and boar stud monitoring contribute to stronger reproductive biosecurity. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Any virus with systemic circulation or affinity for reproductive tissue is likely to be shed in semen."

Meet the guest: Dr. Darwin Reicks earned his B.S. and DVM from Iowa State University. With over 31 years of swine veterinary experience, he currently leads Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting. His extensive research and global consulting have made him a recognized authority in disease control and reproductive health in pigs.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:25) Introduction
• (05:32) Disease transmission in semen
• (09:36) PRRS elimination
• (19:01) Boar monitoring
• (24:52) Testing and logistics
• (28:15) Reducing transmission risks
• (36:50) 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, Dr. Virginie Blanvillain from AB Vista explores the role of gut microbiome biomarkers in modern swine nutrition. She unpacks the relevance of microbial function over taxonomy, how inflammation indicators like calprotectin provide insight, and why sample-based data may revolutionize decision-making in production. Learn practical ways to monitor gut health in your herd. Listen now on all major platforms!

“The advantage of the gut health markers is that they help understand what’s happening inside the animal at a given point in time.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Virginie Blanvillain earned her Ph.D. and Master's in Animal Nutrition from AgroParisTech, France. She brings global experience across research and industry, with deep expertise in swine nutrition, gut health, and biomarker-based diagnostics. As Global Services Manager at AB Vista, she helps advance nutritional solutions that support intestinal integrity in monogastrics.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:31) Introduction
• (04:24) Gut health definition
• (05:56) Key gut markers
• (09:14) AI or traditional analysis
• (13:26) Sampling strategies
• (17:12) Predictive biomarker potential
• (23:50) 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, Dr. Brett Kaysen, senior vice president of producer and state engagement lead at the National Pork Board, outlines a bold strategy for the pork industry's future. He explores how national and state collaborations are strengthening the U.S. pork supply chain, why swine health must take center stage, and the importance of youth involvement for long-term sustainability. Hear how leadership, strategy, and grassroots action are shaping tomorrow’s industry. Listen now on all major platforms!

"It’s all about driving demand, partnering with our states, and making for a healthier swineherd."

Meet the guest: Dr. Brett Kaysen serves as senior vice president of producer and state engagement lead at the National Pork Board. With a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from Colorado State University, his leadership spans academia, industry, and youth development. From advancing swine sustainability to leading grassroots collaborations, Dr. Kaysen brings over 20 years of insight to the pork sector.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:36) Introduction
• (04:56) Driving pork demand
• (07:42) State collaboration strategy
• (12:16) Serving diverse producers
• (17:24) Health strategies
• (24:08) Engaging the next generation
• (34:13) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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I'm Dr. Clayton Johnson, and I’m excited to bring you a special new series on The Swine it Podcast Show: the Personalities Series.

In this series, we spotlight the people behind the stories: from industry mentors to unexpected voices with a unique connection to pig farming.

Kicking things off is Dr. Bret Marsh, Dean of Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine. With decades in veterinary public service, he shares insights on disease preparedness, evolving biosecurity, and how academia is helping drive swine health forward. Tune in now to hear from the people protecting our industry and guiding its future!

"Doing more listening than talking allows stakeholders to discover common ground and build practical animal health strategies together."

Meet the guest: Dr. Bret Marsh earned both his bachelor’s degree in animal sciences and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University. Now serving as Dean of Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine, he brings decades of experience in public service. Focused on One Health, education, and disease preparedness, Dr. Marsh is helping shape the future of swine health and veterinary leadership.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:47) Introduction
• (08:28) Swine disease programs
• (12:33) Industry collaboration
• (23:42) Transition to academia
• (28:41) One Health explained
• (35:55) Future of extension
• (40:10) 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, Dr. Gabi Doughan from Iowa State University discusses swine barn water line ecology and its overlooked impact on pig health and biosecurity. She explains how water quality, biofilms, and disinfection strategies influence treatment efficacy, vaccine delivery, and antimicrobial resistance. Learn how to evaluate and manage water systems effectively. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Water is one of the big three: air, feed, and water, and we need to take care of those things to ensure pig health."

Meet the guest: Dr. Gabi Doughan holds a DVM, MS, and PhD from Iowa State University, with a focus on veterinary preventive medicine and population sciences. As a Technical Project Specialist at the Swine Medicine Education Center, her research centers on swine water line biofilms, biosecurity, and disinfection strategies.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:32) Introduction
• (04:39) Water line ecology
• (08:14) Biofilms in systems
• (10:41) Cleaning water lines
• (16:52) Water sampling strategy
• (22:59) Future advancements
• (28:34) Final three questions

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- Eastman

- Pharmacosmos

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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, Dr. Daniel Gascho from Four Star Veterinary Service and Dr. Steve Tousignant from Vaxxinova US explore the challenges of the PRRS virus in swine herds. They share hands-on strategies for building immunity, making smart vaccination decisions, and managing co-infections. You’ll also hear their take on regional risk planning and how to tighten up biosecurity. Listen now on all major platforms!

"PRRS vaccines are like an insurance policy. You never want to need them, but if an outbreak happens, you will be glad you had protection in place." - Dr. Daniel Gascho

Meet the guests:

Dr. Daniel Gascho earned his DVM from Purdue University and is a consulting veterinarian and partner at Four Star Veterinary Service, where he supports producers across the Midwest in swine health strategies. 

Dr. Steve Tousignant holds a DVM and PhD from the University of Minnesota and directs the Swine Business Unit at Vaxxinova US, specializing in PRRS epidemiology and vaccine development.

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Dr. Montserrat Torremorell & Dr. Keith Wilson: Swine Influenza Control 

Dr. Daniel Gascho & Dr. Steve Tousignant: Swine Flu Prevention Tips

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:26) Introduction
• (03:31) PRRS management strategies
• (07:56) Gilt immunity planning
• (13:42) Handling co-infections
• (15:40) Barriers to effective control
• (22:46) Regional outbreak planning
• (28:56) Final three questions

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- Pharmacosmos

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Will Taylor from Iowa State University shares his research on locomotion scoring and structural evaluations in pigs. He explains the importance of structural evaluation and how early detection of movement issues can improve swine welfare and performance. Dr. Taylor also discusses body condition scoring and its role in sow productivity. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Locomotion score is how the angles fit together and how the animal is able to travel based on those angles."

Meet the guest: Dr. Will Taylor earned his M.S. and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Animal Science at Iowa State University, where he also serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor and Livestock Judging Coach. His academic journey includes degrees from Lincoln Land Community College and Western Illinois University. His research addresses welfare, nutrition, and evaluation methods for the swine industry.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:44) Introduction
• (06:18) Locomotion score system
• (09:21) Scoring in the field
• (15:52) Video-based pig assessment
• (18:52) Body condition scoring
• (21:45) Evaluation in pig selection
• (01:44) 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, Dr. Mark Whitney from Eastman explores the strategic role of acidification in swine diets. He breaks down how organic and inorganic acids impact gut health, nutrient absorption, and immunity, especially under stress conditions like weaning or heat. Learn practical applications for acidifiers across production phases. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Acidification improves enzyme activity, which accelerates the breakdown of nutrients and their absorption in the gut."

Meet the guest: Dr. Mark Whitney earned his Ph.D. in Swine Nutrition from the University of Minnesota and holds an M.S. and B.S. in Animal Nutrition and Animal & Range Science from North Dakota State University. With decades of experience in swine extension, nutrition, and technical service, he currently serves as Technical Services Manager, Swine Nutrition at Eastman. His expertise includes gut health, feed formulation, and nursery pig management.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:35) Introduction
• (03:12) Acidification basics
• (04:50) Acidifying methods
• (08:07) Organic vs. inorganic acids
• (10:23) Synergistic effects
• (14:14) Recent findings on acidification
• (25:46) Final 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, Russ Euken from Iowa State University unpacks the economic implications of pig mortality in commercial swine operations. He discusses key cost components, decision-making tools, and strategies for minimizing losses through better recordkeeping, biosecurity, and early intervention. Learn how producers can use modeling tools to identify opportunities for cost savings. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Mortality affects not just lost revenue from fewer hogs but also has hidden impacts like reduced manure value and feed costs."

Meet the guest: Russ Euken serves as an Extension Livestock Specialist at Iowa State University, with over four decades of experience supporting swine and beef producers across Iowa. He focuses on helping producers enhance profitability through data-informed management decisions.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:28) Introduction
• (03:13) Economics of mortality
• (05:34) Hidden production costs
• (08:49) Mortality by production stage
• (12:01) Real farm cost-savings
• (20:07) Changes in biosecurity
• (29:40) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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