The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Fernando Leite: PCV2d Defense | Ep. 174

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Fernando Leite from Boehringer Ingelheim explores how different PCV2 genotypes impact immunity in swine. He shares findings from a recent trial comparing homologous and heterologous vaccination strategies under real-world challenge conditions with PRRSV. Learn how genotype 2d immunized pigs performed and why this may offer superior protection.

What will you learn: 

• PCV2d genotype prevalence
• Immunization efficacy comparison
• Co-infection disease outcomes
• Homologous vs heterologous immunizer
• Field application strategies

Meet the guest:

Dr. Fernando Leite earned his DVM in Brazil and completed his M.S. at Iowa State University and Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota, focusing on swine infectious diseases. He currently serves as Associate Director of Technical Marketing for Swine at Boehringer Ingelheim.
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