In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mariana Kikuti from the University of Minnesota explains how PRRSV variant classification is structured and how it supports more effective monitoring of disease outbreaks in swine herds. She shares how lineage and variant tracking improve virus identification and situational awareness. Discover how real-time data enables smarter decision-making in swine health. Listen now on all major platforms! "We want to report monthly, close to real-time, what we're seeing in the field regarding circulation of different PRRSV variants." Meet the guest: Dr. Mariana Kikuti https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariana-kikuti-4a0a4586/?originalSubdomain=br is an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine. With a background in veterinary public health and epidemiology, she specializes in monitoring PRRS virus variants and improving disease awareness across the U.S. swine industry. Click here to learn more: https://mshmp.umn.edu/prrsv-variant-monitoring Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:40) Introduction (01:59) Variant classification explained (05:36) PRRSV monitoring systems (07:29) Risk prediction modeling (08:10) Regional virus tracking (09:06) Variant risk criteria (12:55) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Elanco (https://www.elanco.com/us) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Thomas Gillespie, a swine veterinarian and owner of Performance Health PC, explores how past disease eradication efforts shaped today’s biosecurity protocols. He shares lessons learned from decades in the field and reflects on the industry's capacity to eliminate current threats. Tune in now on all major platforms! "Biosecurity practices are things we know; we just need to make them work." Meet the guest: Dr. Thomas Gillespie https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-gillespie-10407a1a/ is a swine veterinarian and owner of Performance Health PC. With over four decades of veterinary experience, including international consulting, he has led significant disease control efforts, including pseudorabies eradication. Click here to read the full research article: https://www.aasv.org/shap/issues/v30n5/v30n5p298.html Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:55) Introduction (03:14) Pseudorabies history (06:15) Biosecurity practices (07:44) Veterinarian-led disease control (08:45) Managing diseases (10:39) Encouraging producer participation (12:06) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Elanco (https://www.elanco.com/us) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ryan Dilger, University of Illinois and Dr. Brooke Smith with Cargill, discuss the research they conducted on soybean meal, revealing its mitigating effects on respiratory disease, specifically, the ability of soy-derived components to improve immune function and viability of PRRSv-infected pigs and the mechanisms for immunity and resilience to SRD by key soy-bioactives. Listen and watch! “Nutrition, like everything, is only part of the picture, but remains a potentially underutilized tool for supporting health-challenged pigs.” — Brooke Smith, DVM, PhD, Veterinary Nutrition Lead, Cargill Animal Nutrition - Pork Solutions “The body of work to date shows consistent mechanistic evidence that soy bioactives modulate host immunity and inflammation in ways that are relevant to swine respiratory disease.” — Ryan N. Dilger, PhD, Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Meet the guests: Brooke Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbrookensmith/ , PhD/DVM, completed her PhD in swine nutrition and health interactions, focusing on soy isoflavones on growth performance and clinical responses to PRRSv infection in weaned pigs. Post-DVM, she is Veterinary Nutrition Lead for Cargill’s North American Pork Technical Service Team, developing nutritional approaches to help support disease-challenged pigs. Ryan N. Dilger https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dilger-238a9014/ , PhD, Animal Sciences Department Professor and Chair of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. His research includes the interaction of nutrition, immunology, and neuroscience, and can be broadly categorized into practical nutrition and health issues and fundamental nutrition and developmental questions using the pig as a model to improve human health and well-being. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt Dr. Gaines & Dr. Borg: Soybean Meal Net Energy Higher in Commercial Settings | Ep. 141 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/Soybean-Meal-Net-Energy-Higher-in-Commercial-Settings Dr. Goodband & Dr. Mendoza: Listen to the Pigs - Performance Impact of Increasing Soybean Meal With and Without DDGS | Ep. 177 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/Performance-Impact-of-Increasing-Soybean-Meal-With-and-Without-DDGS What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:32) Introduction (02:22) Research update (03:12) Soy bioactive role (06:20) Immune response (11:02) Nutrition in disease (13:15) Practical producer advice (16:22) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: U.S. Soy (https://ussoy.org/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ana Paula Poeta Silva from Iowa State University breaks down the latest findings from the POMP program. She explains how PRRS virus lineages affect herd stability and economic loss, and highlights key factors that influence outbreak outcomes, including herd immunity and vaccine strategies. Listen now on all major platforms! "The POMP database shows that PRRS virus lineage significantly affects time to stability and total losses across different herds." Meet the guest: Dr. Ana Paula Poeta Silva https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-paula-serafini-poeta-silva-52bb9196/ earned her DVM in Brazil and completed her M.S. in Epidemiology and Ph.D. at Iowa State University, focusing on swine disease surveillance and bacterial diagnostics. Now a Research Scientist with ISU's Field Epidemiology Team, she brings advanced knowledge on PRRS management and risk mitigation strategies. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt Dr. Chris Rademacher: Practical Sow Health Tips | Ep. 125 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/Practical-Sow-Health-Tips Dr. Pablo Piñeyro: PCV4 & Co-infections | Ep. 139 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/PCV4-&-Co-infections Dr. Reid Philips: PRRS Vaccine Efficacy | Ep.143 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/PRRS-Vaccine-Efficacy What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:54) Introduction (03:23) POMP data insights (05:14) Lineage impact (07:11) Genome sequencing (08:01) PRRS status at outbreak (10:10) Vaccine type outcomes (11:50) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Elanco (https://www.elanco.com/us) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sarah Miller from AgCreate Solutions explores the critical role of engagement and leadership in building a sustainable culture of care on swine farms. She explains how equipping and supporting managers directly influences animal care and employee retention. Learn practical strategies for creating more connected and effective farm teams. Listen now on all major platforms! "When a farm has a culture of care, it's something that you feel and see in everyone’s actions day in and day out." Meet the guest: Dr. Sarah Probst Miller https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-probst-miller-dvm-4171196/ holds a DVM from the University of Illinois and serves as President and Creative Director of AgCreate Solutions, Inc. With expertise in educational design and pork farm consulting, she helps producers develop impactful training strategies that improve animal care and employee engagement. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:43) Introduction (01:45) Defining engagement (03:23) Engaging teams (05:13) Culture of care (07:08) Building care culture (09:22) Importance of support (12:06) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Elanco (https://www.elanco.com/us) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Berenice Munguía-Ramírez, a PhD candidate at Iowa State University, explores the role of active participatory surveillance in early disease detection and control within the swine industry. She explains its potential to identify both emerging and endemic pathogens before widespread outbreaks occur. Learn how producer participation and surveillance frequency can influence disease detection. Listen now on all major platforms! "Active participatory surveillance combines proactive data collection and producer involvement to detect pathogens early, instead of waiting for clinical signs to appear." Meet the guest: Berenice Munguía-Ramírez https://www.linkedin.com/in/berenice-mungu%C3%ADa-ram%C3%ADrez-370b92213/ holds a DVM from the Institute of Technology of Sonora, an M.S. in Veterinary Preventive Medicine from Iowa State University, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Iowa State. Her research focuses on improving diagnostics for swine diseases using oral fluids and swine epidemiology. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:55) Introduction (02:06) Active surveillance concept (05:12) Surveillance pathogen scope (06:16) Simulation case study (07:45) Scaling up the model (10:49) Sampling frequency effects (14:52) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Elanco (https://www.elanco.com/us) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Troy Kaiser from Boehringer Ingelheim shares the latest on PCV2 immunization innovation and how shifting genotypes influence swine health protocols. He details safety and efficacy trials, label claims, and what this means for herd-level protection. Learn what’s next in immunization strategy and how to optimize immunity. Listen now on all major platforms! "Even without overt clinical signs, PCV2 can still impact growth, performance, efficiency, and herd consistency." Meet the guest: Dr. Troy Kaiser https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-kaiser-57144951/ is a Principal Scientist and Clinical Project Lead & Laboratory Study Lead for livestock immunizers at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, leading clinical studies for swine immunizer development. He earned his B.S. and M.S. from South Dakota State University, followed by his DVM. from Iowa State University. With decades of experience in swine virology, his work focuses on advancing the efficacy and safety of immunizers for PCV2. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt Dr. Pablo Piñeyro: PCV4 & Co-infections | Ep. 139 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/PCV4-&-Co-infections Dr. Tyler Bauman: PRRS Control in Grow-Finish Pigs | Ep. 156 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/PRRS-Control-in-Grow-Finish-Pigs What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:39) Introduction (03:34) PCV2 trends (04:59) Efficacy testing (05:51) Message for producers (09:36) Protection strategy (11:09) Safety profile standards (15:02) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Elanco (https://www.elanco.com/us) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Rodrigo Paiva from Iowa State University explores how E. coli genotypes in swine have evolved over the last decade. He shares critical insights from a retrospective study and discusses why certain virulence factors are increasing in prevalence. Learn what this shift means for post-weaning diarrhea and disease management. Listen now on all major platforms! "Many E.coli strains contain multiple toxin genes, causing both secretory diarrhea and edema disease." Meet the guest: Dr. Rodrigo Paiva https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigo-paiva-09364355/ is a Graduate Research Assistant and Ph.D. candidate in Animal Health at Iowa State University, with a Master’s in Veterinary Preventive Medicine. His academic and diagnostic lab experience focuses on E. coli characterization and antimicrobial resistance in swine. Click here to read the full research article: https://veterinaryresearch.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13567-025-01568-y Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:44) Introduction (03:02) E. coli nomenclature (05:34) Virulence factors explained (07:08) Genotype evolution (09:00) Shifting genotypes (11:18) Mutation and selection (13:09) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Farm Health Guardian (http://www.farmhealthguardian.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Aaron Juergens, owner of Juergens INC, shares practical biosecurity strategies to combat swine health challenges, especially in the face of emerging PRRS strains. He explains how cleaning protocols, inspection timing, and transportation hygiene directly impact herd health and operational efficiency. Learn how collaboration and communication strengthen on-farm biosecurity. Listen now on all major platforms! "You’ve got to be patient, but communicate challenges so everyone downstream can plan accordingly." Meet the guest: Aaron Juergens https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-juergens-3752207/ holds a degree in Business Management from Loras College and has spent over two decades in swine production, management, and leadership. As the owner of Juergens Inc, and an active contributor to state and national pork organizations, his expertise spans operations, environmental stewardship, and biosecurity practices. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:41) Introduction (02:00) PRRS outbreak impact (03:27) Facility cleaning insights (05:28) Washing timeframes (10:04) Truck biosecurity (14:08) Communication in logistics (15:41) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Farm Health Guardian (http://www.farmhealthguardian.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Fernando Leite from Boehringer Ingelheim explores how different PCV2 genotypes impact immunization efficacy in swine, especially during co-infections with PRRS. He shares findings from a recent trial comparing homologous and heterologous immunizers in real-world challenge settings. Learn how genotype 2d immunizers performed and why they may offer superior protection. Listen now on all major platforms! "The PCV2d genotype today is the most prevalent genotype, and it has been for some years now." Meet the guest: Dr. Fernando Leite https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-leite-a9028015/ earned his DVM in Brazil and completed his M.S. at Iowa State University and Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota, focusing on swine infectious diseases. He currently serves as Associate Director of Technical Marketing for Swine at Boehringer Ingelheim. Click here to read the full research article:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40424703/ Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt Dr. Pablo Piñeyro: PCV4 & Co-infections | Ep. 139 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/PCV4-&-Co-infections Dr. Reid Philips: PRRS Vaccine Efficacy | Ep. 143 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/PRRS-Vaccine-Efficacy Dr. Tyler Bauman: PRRS Control in Grow-Finish Pigs | Ep. 156 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/PRRS-Control-in-Grow-Finish-Pigs What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (01:01) Introduction (02:50) PCV2d genotype prevalence (03:56) Immunization efficacy comparison (05:22) Homologous vs heterologous use (06:20) Comparing efficacy results (09:15) Field application strategies (11:48) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Farm Health Guardian (http://www.farmhealthguardian.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Nele Caekebeke, CEO of Biocheck.UGent, explains how coaching techniques can transform biosecurity implementation on swine farms. She shares the importance of understanding farmer behavior, effective communication strategies, and the use of benchmarking tools to assess risk. Listen now on all major platforms! "We really see coaching as a two-way interaction with the farmer, focusing on their goals and expectations." Meet the guest: Dr. Nele Caekebeke https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelecaekebeke-dvm/ is the CEO of Biocheck.UGent and holds a Ph.D. in coaching swine and poultry producers to improve infection prevention. With over eight years of experience at Ghent University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, she specializes in livestock biosecurity and epidemiology. Click here to read the full research article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8156534/ Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:48) Introduction (02:43) Coaching vs advising (03:35) Improving communication (05:45) Farmer behavior focus (08:38) Biosecurity tools explained (11:40) Coaching education gap (13:24) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Farm Health Guardian (http://www.farmhealthguardian.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jeff Zimmerman from Iowa State University explains how active participatory surveillance can transform disease detection and response across the swine industry. He highlights efficient sampling methods, cost considerations, and the role of US SHIP (Swine Health Improvement Plan) in ensuring business continuity during outbreaks. Learn what producers can do today to safeguard tomorrow. Listen now on all major platforms! "Targeted sampling means collecting samples from good candidates—you're testing is likely to be more efficient and cheaper." Meet the guest: Dr. Jeffrey Zimmerman https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-zimmerman-06a4578/ holds a DVM, MS, and PhD from Iowa State University, where he now serves as Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine. His work focuses on swine infectious disease diagnostics, epidemiology, and economics. With expertise in assay development and surveillance systems like US SHIP, Dr. Zimmerman offers essential insights for maintaining swine health across the U.S. swine industry. Click here to read the full research article: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/2/233 Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:42) Introduction (03:00) Active surveillance models (04:40) Targeted sample strategies (06:28) Producer participation (09:10) Surveillance system sensitivity (13:17) US SHIP involvement (15:00) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Farm Health Guardian (http://www.farmhealthguardian.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Arthur Finatto, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Saskatchewan, explores the role of porcine beta-defensin peptides in boosting swine immunity. He explains how these molecules fight both bacterial and viral infections, modulate inflammation, and offer promise for swine dysentery management. Learn how genetic selection and nutrition could optimize their expression. Listen now on all major platforms! "Porcine β-defensin five is a naturally produced peptides that help pigs combat bacterial and viral infections at a cellular level." Meet the guest: Dr. Arthur Finatto https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-nery-finatto-5121b0a1/ earned his D.V.M. from Universidade de Passo Fundo, an M.Sc. in Animal Welfare & Epigenetics from the University of São Paulo, and a Ph.D. in Swine Health from the University of Saskatchewan. Now a postdoctoral researcher in swine health and immunology, his work explores host defense peptides and mucosal immunity. Click here to read the full research articles: Porcine β-defensin 5 (pBD-5) modulates the inflammatory and metabolic host intestinal response to infection: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-90688-8 Active Participatory Regional Surveillance for Notifiable Swine Pathogens: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/2/233 To learn more, visit: US Swine Health Improvement Plan: https://usswinehealthimprovementplan.com/ Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:52) Introduction (02:03) Porcine defensin discovery (04:15) Mechanism of action (06:36) Breed and nutritional impact (08:46) Swine dysentery link (10:56) Future applications (12:26) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Farm Health Guardian (http://www.farmhealthguardian.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mariamawit Mohammed from Iowa State University shares her work on pathogen diversity in Live Virus Inoculation (LVI) materials. Using next-generation sequencing (NGS), she discusses the variability in LVI materials used in the swine industry, highlighting pathogen risks and implications for herd health. Learn how LVI practices may influence herd stability and loss rates. Listen now on all major platforms! "The recommendation would be to really make sure that we have a pure, good quality LVI. If we manage to keep doing that, we can reach a good time to stability sooner with fewer losses." Meet the guest: Dr. Mariamawit Zekarias Mohammed is a postgraduate student and researcher at Iowa State University, with a focus on the genome of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). She earned both her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Ethiopia. Her work evaluates PRRSV lineages, LVI preparation methods, and pathogen variability. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt Dr. Chris Rademacher: Practical Sow Health Tips | Ep. 125 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/Practical-Sow-Health-Tips Dr. Pablo Piñeyro: PCV4 & Co-infections | Ep. 139 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/PCV4-&-Co-infections Dr. Reid Philips: PRRS Vaccine Efficacy | Ep. 143 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/PRRS-Vaccine-Efficacy What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:25) Introduction (01:43) Research on LVI materials (02:55) Scope of research & findings (04:38) Variations in LVI preparation (05:52) Pathogens discovered in LVI (08:10) Implications for herd health (10:20) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Farm Health Guardian (http://www.farmhealthguardian.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sebastiaan Theuns, veterinarian, CEO and co-founder of PathoSense, a spinoff from Ghent University, explains how nanopore sequencing is transforming the diagnosis of complex swine diseases. He discusses the limitations of targeted PCR testing, the advantages of whole-sample sequencing, and how new pathogens can be identified through comprehensive data analysis. Listen now on all major platforms! "We developed a complete diagnostic platform from field sampling to lab sequencing that identifies all viruses and bacteria without needing prior selection." Meet the guest: Dr. Sebastiaan Theuns https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiaantheuns/ is a veterinarian, CEO and co-founder of PathoSense, a spin-off from Ghent University delivering full-spectrum diagnostics using nanopore sequencing. His work focuses on redefining how swine health practitioners detect complex infectious diseases without relying on targeted testing. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (01:02) Introduction (02:50) Nanopore sequencing explained (04:12) Diagnostic insights (05:05) Choosing better samples (06:51) Diagnostic turnaround time (07:38) Cost and accessibility (13:12) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Farm Health Guardian (http://www.farmhealthguardian.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Xiaomei Yue from the University of Minnesota discusses PEDV eradication strategies and metrics used to track disease control effectiveness on sow farms. She shares new data comparing time to stability across epidemic and endemic periods, and explains how farm size and outbreak frequency impact recovery. Listen now on all major platforms! "PEDV does not hide well in the barn, which makes monitoring outcomes more reliable across systems." Meet the guest: Dr. Xiaomei Yue https://www.linkedin.com/in/xiaomei-yue-98464611a/ earned her Ph.D. in Animal Health Economics from Wageningen University and is currently a postdoctoral associate at the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine. As part of the Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project, her research focuses on the production and economic impacts of disease surveillance systems, particularly on PEDV control in U.S. swine herds. Click here to learn more: https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/pedv-sow-herds-are-eliminating-the-virus-faster?utm_rid=CPG02000006876408&utm_campaign=87158&utm_medium=email&elq2=e8276d3aa1d049929e05fe3380471a48&sp_eh=c1e88187fb0736e63f1e2a4b7dca3aad6a9adbdc02606e Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:58) Introduction (02:12) Pedv monitoring systems (04:09) Time to stability (05:37) Farm-level outbreak data (07:03) Epidemic vs. endemic (10:10) Risk factors analysis (13:02) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Farm Health Guardian (http://www.farmhealthguardian.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Fernanda Perosa discusses the results of an extensive necropsy survey across nursery farms in southern Brazil. She outlines the diagnostic strategies used, the leading infectious agents found, and how findings informed vaccine protocols. Listen now on all major platforms! "Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death and illness for piglets." Meet the guest: Dr. Fernanda Felicetti Perosa https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernanda-perosa/ holds a DVM from Instituto Federal Catarinense and a Master's in Veterinary Sciences from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, where she is also pursuing her Ph.D. Her research centers on veterinary pathology and toxicology, with emphasis on swine health diagnostics. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:51) Introduction (02:09) Necropsy survey methods (04:05) Disease diagnosis approach (05:14) Infectious patterns in piglets (07:51) Seasonal effects on mortality (08:46) Applying results (10:46) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Farm Health Guardian (http://www.farmhealthguardian.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this special episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lukas Schwarz, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, explores a highly relevant topic for the summer season: the risks and impacts of stable flies in pig production. He shares new insights into disease transmission and provides strategies for effective pest control. Learn what swine professionals can do to prevent fly-borne pathogens. Listen now on all major platforms! "The stable fly is a bloodsucking insect with a painful bite that creates stress and potential pathogen transmission among swine." Meet the guest: Dr. Lukas Schwarz https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukas-schwarz-89527085/ earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Ph.D. from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, where he is currently a postdoctoral researcher in swine medicine. His expertise lies in parasite-related swine health and integrated pest control strategies. His current research focuses on stable flies and their role in disease transmission within pig farms. Click here to read the full research articles: The Stable Fly as a Possible Vector Transmitting Pathogens in Austrian Pig Farms: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/10/1476 Bleeding skin lesions in gestating sows of a piglet producing farm in Austria: https://porcinehealthmanagement.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40813-023-00348-4 Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:44) Introduction (02:47) Stable fly insights (04:64) Parasite-related diseases (05:74) Transmission to pigs (08:29) Fly control strategies (11:24) Barn sanitation practices (13:13) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Farm Health Guardian (http://www.farmhealthguardian.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mariana Kikuti shares the latest findings on PRRSV variant trends, genetic diversity, and time-to-stability challenges across U.S. production systems. She explains the monitoring process behind variant classification and the obstacles faced when collecting epidemiological data. Discover practical insights into managing multi-strain outbreaks and improving disease surveillance systems. Listen now on all major platforms! "The main limitation in PRRSV surveillance is the need for data to come directly from people experiencing outbreaks to share the data." Meet the guest: Dr. Mariana Kikuti https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariana-kikuti-4a0a4586/?originalSubdomain=br holds a DVM from the Universidade Federal do Paraná, an MPH, and a PhD in epidemiology from the Universidade Federal da Bahia. As a Researcher at the University of Minnesota, her work centers on swine infectious disease surveillance and PRRSV molecular epidemiology. Her expertise supports better outbreak understanding and disease transmission analysis. Click here to read the full research article! https://mshmp.umn.edu/sites/mnshmp.umn.edu/files/2025-05/SHMP%202024l25.46%20%5BUpdate%20on%20monitored%20PRRSV%20variants%5D.pdf Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:31) Introduction (02:00) Variant monitoring process (03:30) Genetic sequence analysis (04:25) PRRSV diversity trends (09:21) Data sharing vs. public health (09:51) Stability time challenges (14:05) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Farm Health Guardian (http://www.farmhealthguardian.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Evan Grusenmeyer from the University of Missouri breaks down what genetic engineering really means for the swine industry. He outlines key concepts like transgenics, gene editing, and introgression, and discusses where this technology could take us, especially regarding disease resistance. Learn how these tools might help producers face today’s biggest health challenges. Listen now on all major platforms! "Genetic engineering is a tool that takes us to the next level by enabling targeted changes to traits that need to be changed, amended, or brought into the population." Meet the guest: Dr. Evan Grusenmeyer https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-grusenmeyer-b05930196/ holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Animal Sciences from the University of Missouri, with a research focus on genetic engineering in swine. Currently serving as a Senior Research Associate at the University of Missouri's Division of Animal Sciences, he brings valuable insight into how gene editing technologies can help swine health challenges. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:26) Introduction (02:40) Genetic engineering basics (03:40) What is transgenic (05:13) Knockouts and mutations (08:03) Disease resistance focus (09:40) Technology limitations (14:09) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Farm Health Guardian (http://www.farmhealthguardian.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493