In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Sarah Boelke from the University of Minnesota Extension explains how to organize and conduct Certified Swine Sample Collector (CSSC) trainings. She outlines why CSSC programs are critical for foreign animal disease response and how non-veterinarians can support veterinarians during high-demand events. The discussion focuses on program standards, logistics, and hands-on execution at the farm level. Listen now on all major platforms.

"The first thing that people should do is look at the certified swine sample collector program standards, which are available on the Secure Pork Supply website."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Sarah Schieck Boelke is a University of Minnesota Extension Swine Educator based in Willmar, Minnesota. Her work focuses on livestock education, producer training, and preparedness planning for swine health challenges. She has coordinated certified swine sample collection trainings to support disease response capacity across the Midwest.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:24) Introduction
• (02:44) Program purpose
• (03:54) Training standards
• (05:51) Resource access
• (07:35) Time planning
• (09:17) Training tips
• (11:51) Closing thoughts

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