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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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The Poultry Podcast Show - #7 - The Happiness of Chickens: Welfare Perspectives the poultry podcast show Oct 04, 2022

As we discuss the future of poultry production, animal welfare always comes up as a hot topic – but what do we really know about it? Is it possible to understand what and how a chicken feels?...

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The Dairy Podcast Show - #4 - Ketosis: still a concern with dairy cows? the dairy podcast show Oct 03, 2022

Ketosis is a constant and persistent metabolic disorder in post-calving cows on dairy farms. Due to the need to produce more milk, cows cannot consume enough energy to maintain their performance,...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #21 - Narrowing down the causative agent for ear tip necrosis in pigs by Dr. Matheus Costa the swine health blackbelt Sep 27, 2022

What causes ear tip necrosis in pigs? For years the answers have varied widely from genetics to mycotoxins as well as many other hypotheses. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Matheus Costa about his...

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The Poultry Podcast Show - #6 - Always striving to be better: The poultry way the poultry podcast show Sep 27, 2022

It is possible to work in a variety of areas related to poultry production, but the goal is always the same - achieve the best possible outcome for the animals, producers, and consumers. Our role...

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The Dairy Podcast Show - #3 It's time to boost dairy production efficiency the dairy podcast show Sep 26, 2022

What makes a dairy farm successful? Simply enough: daily improvements in efficiency and every aspect and element of a dairy farm is a contributor. Among all factors, one of the most critical ones...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #20 - New surveillance protocols for ASF to make sure you act fast if infected by Dr. Rachel Schambow the swine health blackbelt Sep 20, 2022

With ASF so close to our borders, we need to make sure we are prepared for if it spreads to the U.S. because if it crosses our borders, we need to act fast. One of the main factors contributing to...

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