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There's concern about manure management and preventing PRRS contamination on the farm. Viruses don't survive long in manure, but it's a big question throughout the swine industry. Still, disinfecting and washing are crucial to reducing the risks, according to Dr. Yeske. The entire episode is available on major digital platforms — check it out. The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and s...

A diagnosis can tell you when it's time to be more aggressive against PRRS in swine production. Dr. Yeske says: "As your pigs turn positive, they continue to grow older and older as you get more stable. This is a sign that you’re heading in the right direction." You can learn more about PRRS by watching the entire episode, which is available on major digital platforms.  The Swine it Po...

During this episode, Dr. Yeske discusses two things that biosecurity must accomplish in order to be successful: bioexclusion and biocontainment. To ensure that you don't spread the virus throughout the system, this second step is crucial. You can learn more about the subject by watching the entire episode, available on major digital platforms. The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported...

In this episode, Dr. Yeske talks about the tools that producers already use on the farm to monitor the status of PRRS. According to Dr. Yeske, there is research being performed on tongue tips, and he is very excited about it. Have you heard about this research? The entire episode is available on digital platforms — check it out. The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative comp...

Biosecurity is a term that is familiar to everyone. Based on his extensive experience, Dr. Yeske says biosecurity consists of two components: bio-exclusion and bio-containment. Do you agree? Learn more about the subject in this episode, which is available on major digital platforms.  The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: -Cargill -Adisseo -Evonik -AB Vis...

The clinical statistics of PRSS are usually the rates of mortalities from abortions, stillborns, and mummies. However, in this episode, Dr. Yeske shares with us that some strains of pre-weaning mortalities have been fairly significant and that the abortion rate may vary from herd to herd, even with similar types of viruses. The entire episode is available on major digital platforms. Check it out....

In this episode, Dr. Boler shares a bit about his current position in a CRO. According to him, what motivates someone in his role is generating revenue: the main goal is to create a reputation that's favorable for sponsors – in other words, conduct high-level research. Would you like to know how a CRO can help your company? Watch the entire episode to learn – it's available on major digita...

A CRO’s purpose is to conduct research, as Dr. Boler explains in this episode. So if a sponsor or company has a question about a product or a process, for example, they can come to the CRO and request that they conduct a research project. So in short, what a CRO really does is provide credibility. Have you ever contacted a CRO? The entire episode is available on all digital platforms, listen more...

In this episode, Dr. Boler talks about the importance of doing a kickoff and a wrap-up meeting: it shows the team the effort they generated, helps them appreciate the process, teaches them that it's not just writing down the numbers, and makes them feel like they own the trial. Do you agree? You can learn more about the subject in this episode – which is available on major digital platforms. G...

In this episode, Dr. Boler discusses the differences between academic and commercial research. According to him, while commercial research still follows the scientific method, it has some luxuries: more observations and more pigs. What other differences are there between academic and commercial research? You can watch the entire episode on all major digital platforms for more content like this. Th...

In this episode, Dr. Boler discusses the characteristics of academic research. All in all, it is characterized by a formal structure and more often than not has multiple objectives – not to mention the simultaneous teaching and mentoring of graduate students. Have you ever conducted academic research? The entire episode is available on all major digital platforms. Check it out! The Swine it Podcas...

In this episode, Dr. Torremorell brings up the importance of quantifying the influenza impacts on pig farms. Different types of the virus have varying impacts on pig production, which can be a huge economic problem for producers. Watch the entire episode, which is available on major digital platforms, for more. The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: -Carg...

In this episode, Dr. Torremonserell discusses her study trying to document and quantify how many new viruses could be in a population from the nursery to the finishing pig's farm. Her conclusion is that it's very challenging to have that information due to the high adaptability of the virus. Watch the entire episode – available on major digital platforms –  to learn more about it. The Swi...

In this episode, Dr. Torremorell discusses the importance of having a good internal biosecurity plan combined with vaccines. She emphasizes that this is the only way to successfully eliminate and prevent the influenza virus from a pig production system. Do you agree? The entire episode is available on major digital platforms. Go check it out!  The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by...

The sows recovered from the infection, and the piglets were born negative, so how did they become infected? In this episode, Dr. Torremorell explains that transition often occurs indirectly, by people with contaminated hands, materials, or even cross-fostering. The entire episode about the influenza virus on a pig farm is available on major digital platforms, go check it out! The Swine it Podcast...

In this episode, Dr. Torremorell says that the piglets are born without their mother's protection against the influenza virus, which can be different from PRRS. A piglet without antibodies from the mother's colostrum is vulnerable to a new virus. To learn more about this subject, watch the full episode with Dr. Montserrat Torremorell, available on digital platforms.  The Swine it Podcast...

The answer is no. In this episode, Dr. Toremorell explains that, because the influenza virus has a high potential to adapt and change, vaccines cannot be 100% efficient. This makes control a real challenge for producers and veterinarians. However, she does share some ideas on how to set up your farm for the best case scenario to protect it from influenza. The entire episode is available on major d...

In this episode, Dr. Boykin discusses with us how important it is to have a good relationship with the contracted producers. It is essential for them to understand the importance of following the biosafety standards held by each farm, as they exist to prevent the introduction of diseases. The entire episode is available on digital platforms. Go check it out!  The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted...

A successful biosecurity plan depends not on a single step, but on layered processes. Of course, everything requires investment, and savings are necessary to keep the business profitable. However, when it comes to biosecurity, it gets difficult to minimize costs, as there is no clear benefit other than the obvious: reducing disease outbreaks. The entire episode is available on digital platforms. G...

In this episode, Dr. Boykin discusses the importance of visitors following strict biosecurity steps; or else, they may bring diseases into the farm without realizing it. The entire episode is available on major digital platforms. Go check it out! The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: -Cargill -Adisseo -Evonik -AB Vista -Genesus -CloudFarms -Bioverse (Heal...

In this episode, Dr. Boykin tells us about some important changes he made to make sure that all employees were aware of the importance of following biosecurity steps. One of them was reformulating the biosecurity training plan. Learn more about the subject by watching the full episode, available on digital platforms.  The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:...

Dr. Boykin has huge commercial experience working in various production systems. As such, in this episode, he discusses key biosecurity aspects that need to be considered during the winter not to increase disease pressure across the board. In your opinion, what is the most important aspect of biosecurity for swine productions? The entire episode is available on major digital platforms. Go check it...

The topic of this episode is the steps that need to be taken in order to get a swine sample collector certification, according to Dr. Brown. He highlights that  the process continues after the certification is achieved, however, since renewing it must be done annually and to do it, all trainees have to demonstrate that they are proficient at collecting samples. Want to learn more about the subject...

You must be wondering what steps there are in a swine sample collector training program, right? In this episode, Dr. Brown brings a lot of information about the training program that provides that certification. Want to learn how that works? Then, watch the entire episode — available on major digital major platforms. The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:...

In this episode, Dr. Brown explains which producers can be certified swine sample collectors – and not just anyone can. Some steps are necessary, as well as being sure that your state provides you with that kind of certification. Want to know more about the steps to get a certificate of a swine sample collector? Watch the full episode, available on major digital platforms. The Swine it Podcast Sho...