The Swine Health Blackbelt - Dr. Gabi Doughan: Biofilms in Water Lines | Ep. 109
Jun 12, 2024
In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Gabi Doughan, a postdoctoral research associate at SMEC, discusses the critical issue of waterline sanitation and its biosecurity risks on swine farms. Dr. Doughan explains the potential contamination sources and the importance of routine water testing and treatment to mitigate these risks. Tune in to gain valuable insights into effective water management in swine production.
What will you learn:
- Surface water risks
- Groundwater contamination
- Routine water testing
- Biofilm management
- Effective disinfection
Meet the guest:
Dr. Gabi Doughan, DVM, is a postdoctoral research associate at the Swine Medicine and Education Center at Iowa State University. Specializing in swine health, her current research focuses on water quality, biosecurity, and antimicrobial resistance within pig production. Dr. Doughan's work aims to elucidate the impact of waterline biofilms on swine health and biosecurity, offering critical insights for the industry.
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