The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Arthur Finatto: Novel Pig Defensin | Ep. 171

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Arthur Finatto, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Saskatchewan, explores the role of porcine beta-defensin peptides in boosting swine immunity. He explains how these molecules fight both bacterial and viral infections, modulate inflammation, and offer promise for swine dysentery management. Learn how genetic selection and nutrition could optimize their expression. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Porcine defensin discovery
• Immune system modulation
• Genetic selection potential
• Swine dysentery management

Meet the guest:

Dr. Arthur Finatto earned his D.V.M. from Universidade de Passo Fundo, an M.Sc. in Animal Welfare & Epigenetics from the University of São Paulo, and a Ph.D. in Swine Health from the University of Saskatchewan. Now a postdoctoral researcher in swine health and immunology, his work explores host defense peptides and mucosal immunity.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

Click here to read the full research articles:

• Porcine β-defensin 5 (pBD-5) modulates the inflammatory and metabolic host intestinal response to infection
• Active Participatory Regional Surveillance for Notifiable Swine Pathogens

To learn more, visit: US Swine Health Improvement Plan

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