In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Elisa Crisci, Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University, shares details on the USDA-funded PreProPRRSV project. She explains how a new immune biobank system helps predict immune responses to PRRSV strains, aiming to guide swine veterinarians in selecting more effective strategies. Learn how this tool supports precision health management in the face of high viral mutation rates. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The PreProPRRSV project aims to provide veterinarians with tools to reduce disease burden through prediction and proactive strategies."

Meet the guest: Dr. Elisa Crisci is an Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University, specializing in swine virology and immunology. With over 20 years of experience, she focuses on host-virus interactions, PRRS, influenza, vaccine response, and the use of pigs as biomedical models. Her work is shaping how viral diseases are understood and managed in swine production.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:06) Introduction
• (03:46) PreProPRRSV project
• (05:41) PRRSV challenges
• (07:56) Biobank testing
• (11:06) PRRS strain classification
• (15:31) Update challenges in PRRS
• (21:16) 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. Danyel Dalto, research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, shares insights on increasing dietary vitamins and their effects on gilts and sows. He explains its effects on reproductive performance, piglet immunity, and vaccine response, highlighting implications for future feeding strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!

"By increasing the dietary vitamin levels during gestation, the study not only avoided the reduction in piglets born alive but also increased their average birth weight by over 20%.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Danyel Bueno Dalto is a veterinarian from Brazil who earned his Master’s and Ph.D. in Animal Science from Universidade Estadual de Londrina. Currently a research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, his work focuses on swine nutrition, particularly the metabolism of vitamins and trace minerals.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:07) Introduction
• (03:52) Vitamin metabolism research
• (08:21) Reproductive performance results
• (12:27) Piglet growth response
• (21:37) Supplementation strategies
• (24:37) Vitamin D and C trials
• (31:09) 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, 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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What you will learn:

• (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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What you will learn:

• (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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What you will learn:

• (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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What you will learn:

• (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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What you will learn:

• (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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