The Swine it Podcast Show - Dr. Thomas Petznick & Dr. Steve Tousignant: Streptococcus suis Challenges | Ep. 302
May 20, 2025In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Thomas Petznick, an expert in swine health, and Dr. Steve Tousignant from Vaxxinova US discuss the ongoing challenge of managing Streptococcus suis in swine herds. They break down what strep is, common signs of outbreaks, and how stressors like overcrowding and poor biosecurity can contribute to issues. Hear practical insights on diagnostics, treatment options, and the role of autogenous vaccines as part of an effective prevention strategy. Listen now on all major platforms!
What will you learn:
- Diagnosing strep outbreaks
- Selecting diagnostic samples
- Managing herd-level outbreaks
- Autogenous solutions insights
- Immunization protocol effectiveness
Meet the guests:
Dr. Thomas Petznick, a veterinarian at ArkCare in Omaha, Nebraska, brings extensive field experience managing swine health. He earned his DVM from Kansas State University and is currently completing a master’s in preventive veterinary medicine at Iowa State University.
Dr. Steve Tousignant, Director of the Swine Business Unit at Vaxxinova US, holds a DVM and PhD in epidemiology from the University of Minnesota, specializing in vaccine development and pathogen monitoring.
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