The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Joaquim Segalés: Porcine Circoviruses | Ep. 133
Oct 02, 2025In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Joaquim Segalés, a professor at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and researcher at IRTA-CReSA, explores the ongoing challenges of porcine circovirus. He explains the emergence and control of PCV2, its clinical signs, and why accurate diagnostics and biosecurity remain crucial. Listen now on all major platforms!
What will you learn:
- Porcine circovirus history
- Impact on swine health
- Key diagnostic criteria
- Effective vaccination protocols
- Role of co-infections
Meet the guest:
Dr. Joaquim Segalés is a full professor at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and a researcher at IRTA-CReSA, with nearly three decades of experience in swine health and pathology. His work focuses on understanding and managing viral diseases in pigs, especially porcine circovirus.
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