In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Marisa Rotolo, Director of Swine Health at the National Pork Board, explains the mission and work of the Swine Disease Research Task Force. She outlines how industry collaboration drives solutions for both foreign animal diseases and endemic pathogens, sharing examples of research projects and eradication goals. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The Swine Disease Research Task Force addresses both foreign animal diseases and endemic pathogens, ensuring industry needs drive research priorities."

Meet the guest: Dr. Marisa Rotolo, DVM, PhD, serves as Director of Swine Health at the National Pork Board, leading initiatives that unite research, producers, and veterinarians to combat swine diseases. With expertise spanning epidemiology, biosecurity, and eradication strategies, she bridges field experience with scientific insight to protect herd health.

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Dr. Meredith Petersen: Secure Pork Supply Plan | Ep. 276

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:06) Introduction
• (04:10) Task force goals
• (05:19) Endemic disease focus
• (08:38) Eradication strategies
• (10:61) Research and project insights
• (14:19) Collaboration strategies
• (17:45) Final three questions

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* National Pork Board

* SunHy

* Adisseo

* Vaxxinova

- Lucta

- Fortiva

- Pancopia™

- AB Vista

- dsm-firmenich

- Eastman

- Pharmacosmos

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Seth Krantz from Tosh Pork and Dr. Steve Tousignant from Vaxxinova US explore Streptococcus suis in swine herds. They share experiences diagnosing and managing outbreaks, strategies for isolating virulent strains, and how autogenous vaccines can improve herd health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Clinical presentation and diagnostics guide when the vaccine should be updated." - Dr. Steve Tousignant

Meet the guests:

Dr. Seth Krantz, DVM from the University of Tennessee, is a veterinarian at Tosh Pork, overseeing biosecurity, health assurance, and wean-to-finish research. With experience in both independent and integrated systems, he brings practical expertise in herd health management.

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

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Dr. Thomas Petznick & Dr. Steve Tousignant: Streptococcus suis Challenges

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:07) Introduction
• (02:37) Strep suis challenges
• (05:41) Managing herd health problems
• (07:37) Vaccine strain selection
• (12:14) Health protocol strategies
• (19:07) Understanding passive immunity
• (23:44) Final three questions

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* National Pork Board

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- AB Vista

- dsm-firmenich

- Eastman

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 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

The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Adisseo

* Vaxxinova

* National Pork Board

* SunHy

- Eastman

- Pharmacosmos

- Lucta

- Fortiva

- Pancopia™

- AB Vista

- dsm-firmenich

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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