The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Maria Pieters: Mycoplasma Elimination Strategies | Ep. 145

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Maria Pieters, from the University of Minnesota, discusses strategies for managing mycoplasma infections in swine herds. Dr. Pieters shares her expertise on the complexities of mycoplasma, exploring nomenclature, eradication techniques, and diagnostic tools designed for swine health. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Mycoplasma nomenclature 
• Diagnostic methods for Mycoplasma
• Importance of herd immunity
• PCR advancements

Meet the guest:

Dr. Maria Pieters earned her DVM from Universidad Central de Venezuela and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, specializing in mycoplasma infections in pigs. Currently an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Pieters leads research on the diagnosis, epidemiology, and control of infectious swine diseases.