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Swine Health Blackbelt #29 - Novel monophasic salmonella - what it means to producers by Dr. Fernando Leite the swine health blackbelt Nov 21, 2022

There has lately been an increased prevalence of a new salmonella serotype in the US. This monophasic serotype is one of the most prevalent and can be a concern for producers if pigs become...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #27 - How much does social stress affect pigs? by Andrea Luttman the swine health blackbelt Nov 07, 2022

As we all know, pigs, just like humans, are susceptible to stress. Too much stress on a pig can cause it  to grow poorly and have more health complications. In today’s episode, I talk...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #26 - Creating a transmission model: what's the best way to stop ASF in the US? by Abagael Sykes the swine health blackbelt Nov 01, 2022

As the old saying goes, it is better to be safe than sorry. That applies to ASF spread in the US too. Being prepared for ASF introduction and having the best possible plan in place to eliminate its...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #25 - What do composting, sow livability, and learning to dance have in common? by Dr. Sarah Probst Miller the swine health blackbelt Oct 24, 2022

All of us have worked with people, so we know that not one person is the same as another. Each individual learns and implements their skills differently in their career – and workers in the...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #24 - The effect of Ileitis on the immune function of the pig's gut by Dr. Helm the swine health blackbelt Oct 18, 2022

Lawsonia intracellularis can have a significant impact on the capabilities of the small intestine of pigs. This can cause a wide range of effects, from weakened immunological function to...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #14 - Dr. Gaurav Rawal: Is your PRRS positive test from a live vaccine or from a wild type? the swine health blackbelt Oct 09, 2022

Modified live virus vaccines are one of the best ways to prevent and control PRRSV today, but PRRS cases continue to be a problem. When testing for PRRSV though, its hard to tell if a positive test...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #22 - Where are we on creating a vaccine for Strep suis? by Dr. Jessica Santos the swine health blackbelt Oct 04, 2022

Streptococcus suis is present in almost all pigs and is considered endemic in all countries with an extensive swine industry. However, not all forms of Streptococcus suis in pigs are...

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