The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - #21 - Improving Biosecurity Compliance in the Swine Industry

Hello there, 

Robust biosecurity compliance is imperative for the Canadian and global swine industry. Aligning rigorous biosecurity protocols with employees' varied routines and habits poses challenges. Also, quantifying impact continues to be a daunting task, as does supplanting unfruitful practices with innovative approaches. Amidst these intricacies, cost-effectiveness remains paramount, with an emphasis on risk management and sustainable returns on investment. In an engaging discussion with Dr. Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt, we delved into the complexities of sustaining this critical goal. Dr. Vaillancourt sheds light on fortifying swine health through biosecurity, unraveling the nuances of regulatory adherence and measuring efficacy in this multifaceted domain.

What you’ll learn:

     ○ The challenges of maintaining biosecurity

     ○ The compliance and personality traits on biosecurity

     ○ Understanding adult learners in farming

     ○ The importance of employee engagement in solution generation

     ○ Preparing for future potential public health issues

Meet the guest:

Dr. Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt

Experience:

     ○ Current: Professor in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Montreal

Background

     ○ Ph.D. (University of Minnesota)

     ○ M.Sc., (University of Montreal)

     ○ D.M.V., (University of Montreal)