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Swine Health Blackbelt #26 - Creating a transmission model: what's the best way to stop ASF in the US? by Abagael Sykes the swine health blackbelt Nov 01, 2022

As the old saying goes, it is better to be safe than sorry. That applies to ASF spread in the US too. Being prepared for ASF introduction and having the best possible plan in place to eliminate its sp...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #25 - What do composting, sow livability, and learning to dance have in common? by Dr. Sarah Probst Miller the swine health blackbelt Oct 24, 2022

All of us have worked with people, so we know that not one person is the same as another. Each individual learns and implements their skills differently in their career – and workers in the swine indu...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #24 - The effect of Ileitis on the immune function of the pig's gut by Dr. Helm the swine health blackbelt Oct 18, 2022

Lawsonia intracellularis can have a significant impact on the capabilities of the small intestine of pigs. This can cause a wide range of effects, from weakened immunological function to reduced nutri...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #14 - Dr. Gaurav Rawal: Is your PRRS positive test from a live vaccine or from a wild type? the swine health blackbelt Oct 09, 2022

Modified live virus vaccines are one of the best ways to prevent and control PRRSV today, but PRRS cases continue to be a problem. When testing for PRRSV though, its hard to tell if a positive test is...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #22 - Where are we on creating a vaccine for Strep suis? by Dr. Jessica Santos the swine health blackbelt Oct 04, 2022

Streptococcus suis is present in almost all pigs and is considered endemic in all countries with an extensive swine industry. However, not all forms of Streptococcus suis in pigs are inherently pathog...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #21 - Narrowing down the causative agent for ear tip necrosis in pigs by Dr. Matheus Costa the swine health blackbelt Sep 27, 2022

What causes ear tip necrosis in pigs? For years the answers have varied widely from genetics to mycotoxins as well as many other hypotheses. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Matheus Costa about his re...

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Swine Health Blackbelt #20 - New surveillance protocols for ASF to make sure you act fast if infected by Dr. Rachel Schambow the swine health blackbelt Sep 20, 2022

With ASF so close to our borders, we need to make sure we are prepared for if it spreads to the U.S. because if it crosses our borders, we need to act fast. One of the main factors contributing to the...

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