The Swine it Podcast Show - Dr. Gabi Doughan: Water Line Ecology in Pig Barns | Ep. 312

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Gabi Doughan from Iowa State University discusses swine barn water line ecology and its overlooked impact on pig health and biosecurity. She explains how water quality, biofilms, and disinfection strategies influence treatment efficacy, vaccine delivery, and antimicrobial resistance. Learn how to evaluate and manage water systems effectively. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Water line ecology
• Importance of biofilms
• Disinfection strategies
• Antimicrobial resistance risk
• Water sampling tips

Meet the guest:

Dr. Gabi Doughan holds a DVM, MS, and PhD from Iowa State University, with a focus on veterinary preventive medicine and population sciences. As a Technical Project Specialist at the Swine Medicine Education Center, her research centers on swine water line biofilms, biosecurity, and disinfection strategies.
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