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The Swine Health Blackbelt #80: Exploring Ear Necrosis Challenges in Pig Health the swine health blackbelt Nov 22, 2023

Ear necrosis, a prevalent issue in swine health, significantly impacts animal welfare and farm economics. Addressing this challenge is crucial for veterinarians and swine producers worldwide....

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The Swine Health Blackbelt #79: Understanding the Complexities of African Swine Fever Transmission the swine health blackbelt Nov 15, 2023

African Swine Fever (ASF) significantly impacts swine health globally, posing severe economic threats to the pork industry due to high pig mortality rates. Understanding ASF transmission is crucial...

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The Swine Health Blackbelt #78: Exploring Sow Mortality and Risk Factors in Swine Health the swine health blackbelt Nov 08, 2023

Sow mortality is a significant concern in the swine industry, impacting animal welfare and economic sustainability. High mortality rates lead to financial losses and affect breeding programs and...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #23 - Creating healthier farms: apps and programs by Dr. Gustavo Machado the swine health blackbelt Oct 11, 2023

Biosecurity is getting more and more advanced every year. Today, we are beginning to see how technology and cooperation can be combined to improve biosecurity across the world and help minimize the...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #39 - Updates on the current state of PCV2 in the US the swine health blackbelt Jan 31, 2023

Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (PCV2) is a major cause of disease in pigs, particularly grower-finisher pigs in the US. Currently, the situation of PCV2 in the country is of continued monitoring and...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #38 - Measuring and managing pain in pigs: techniques and considerations the swine health blackbelt Jan 23, 2023

It is a fact that pigs can experience pain. Therefore, it is also a fact that ensuring they are not suffering is crucial. In that sense, the study of pain management in pigs can help identify and...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #37 - From research to reality: managing a vaccine technology company the swine health blackbelt Jan 17, 2023

How does one start and manage a licensed vaccine technology company? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Alan Young, the founder and chief science officer of Medgene Labs, about his background and...

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