In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Marisa Rotolo, Director of Swine Health at the National Pork Board, explains the mission and work of the Swine Disease Research Task Force. She outlines how industry collaboration drives solutions for both foreign animal diseases and endemic pathogens, sharing examples of research projects and eradication goals. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The Swine Disease Research Task Force addresses both foreign animal diseases and endemic pathogens, ensuring industry needs drive research priorities."

Meet the guest: Dr. Marisa Rotolo, DVM, PhD, serves as Director of Swine Health at the National Pork Board, leading initiatives that unite research, producers, and veterinarians to combat swine diseases. With expertise spanning epidemiology, biosecurity, and eradication strategies, she bridges field experience with scientific insight to protect herd health.

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Dr. Meredith Petersen: Secure Pork Supply Plan | Ep. 276

Dr. Patrick Webb & Dr. Brent Pepin: Pork Traceability | Ep. 279

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:06) Introduction
• (04:10) Task force goals
• (05:19) Endemic disease focus
• (08:38) Eradication strategies
• (10:61) Research and project insights
• (14:19) Collaboration strategies
• (17:45) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Seth Krantz from Tosh Pork and Dr. Steve Tousignant from Vaxxinova US explore Streptococcus suis in swine herds. They share experiences diagnosing and managing outbreaks, strategies for isolating virulent strains, and how autogenous vaccines can improve herd health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Clinical presentation and diagnostics guide when the vaccine should be updated." - Dr. Steve Tousignant

Meet the guests:

Dr. Seth Krantz, DVM from the University of Tennessee, is a veterinarian at Tosh Pork, overseeing biosecurity, health assurance, and wean-to-finish research. With experience in both independent and integrated systems, he brings practical expertise in herd health management.

Dr. Steve Tousignant holds a DVM and PhD from the University of Minnesota. Currently, he is the Director Swine Business Unit at Vaxxinova US, specializing in PRRS epidemiology and vaccine development.

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Dr. Thomas Petznick & Dr. Steve Tousignant: Streptococcus suis Challenges

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:07) Introduction
• (02:37) Strep suis challenges
• (05:41) Managing herd health problems
• (07:37) Vaccine strain selection
• (12:14) Health protocol strategies
• (19:07) Understanding passive immunity
• (23:44) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Darwin Reicks from Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting continues to share expert knowledge on boar stud facilities, focusing on facility design, water system hygiene, and air filtration. He also addresses biosecurity protocols and the importance of behavior management to improve productivity, safety, and efficiency of swine operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Boar studs built during the rapid shift to artificial insemination need more than simple updates; there's real opportunity to improve welfare, boar flow, and staff safety."

Meet the guest: Dr. Darwin Reicks earned his B.S. and DVM from Iowa State University. With over 31 years of swine veterinary experience, he currently leads Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting. His extensive research and global consulting have made him a recognized authority in disease control and reproductive health in pigs.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:29) Introduction
• (02:24) Boar facility remodeling
• (03:39) Water system hygiene
• (14:62) Air filtration practices
• (20:49) Pen vs stall design
• (24:42) Swine health focus areas
• (32:19) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Darwin Reicks from Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting unpacks the key challenges of pathogen transmission through boar semen in swine production. From the risks of PRRS and Senecavirus to the limitations of current diagnostic protocols, he outlines what producers need to know. Discover how semen testing and boar stud monitoring contribute to stronger reproductive biosecurity. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Any virus with systemic circulation or affinity for reproductive tissue is likely to be shed in semen."

Meet the guest: Dr. Darwin Reicks earned his B.S. and DVM from Iowa State University. With over 31 years of swine veterinary experience, he currently leads Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting. His extensive research and global consulting have made him a recognized authority in disease control and reproductive health in pigs.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:25) Introduction
• (05:32) Disease transmission in semen
• (09:36) PRRS elimination
• (19:01) Boar monitoring
• (24:52) Testing and logistics
• (28:15) Reducing transmission risks
• (36:50) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Virginie Blanvillain from AB Vista explores the role of gut microbiome biomarkers in modern swine nutrition. She unpacks the relevance of microbial function over taxonomy, how inflammation indicators like calprotectin provide insight, and why sample-based data may revolutionize decision-making in production. Learn practical ways to monitor gut health in your herd. Listen now on all major platforms!

“The advantage of the gut health markers is that they help understand what’s happening inside the animal at a given point in time.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Virginie Blanvillain earned her Ph.D. and Master's in Animal Nutrition from AgroParisTech, France. She brings global experience across research and industry, with deep expertise in swine nutrition, gut health, and biomarker-based diagnostics. As Global Services Manager at AB Vista, she helps advance nutritional solutions that support intestinal integrity in monogastrics.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:31) Introduction
• (04:24) Gut health definition
• (05:56) Key gut markers
• (09:14) AI or traditional analysis
• (13:26) Sampling strategies
• (17:12) Predictive biomarker potential
• (23:50) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Brett Kaysen, senior vice president of producer and state engagement lead at the National Pork Board, outlines a bold strategy for the pork industry's future. He explores how national and state collaborations are strengthening the U.S. pork supply chain, why swine health must take center stage, and the importance of youth involvement for long-term sustainability. Hear how leadership, strategy, and grassroots action are shaping tomorrow’s industry. Listen now on all major platforms!

"It’s all about driving demand, partnering with our states, and making for a healthier swineherd."

Meet the guest: Dr. Brett Kaysen serves as senior vice president of producer and state engagement lead at the National Pork Board. With a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from Colorado State University, his leadership spans academia, industry, and youth development. From advancing swine sustainability to leading grassroots collaborations, Dr. Kaysen brings over 20 years of insight to the pork sector.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:36) Introduction
• (04:56) Driving pork demand
• (07:42) State collaboration strategy
• (12:16) Serving diverse producers
• (17:24) Health strategies
• (24:08) Engaging the next generation
• (34:13) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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I'm Dr. Clayton Johnson, and I’m excited to bring you a special new series on The Swine it Podcast Show: the Personalities Series.

In this series, we spotlight the people behind the stories: from industry mentors to unexpected voices with a unique connection to pig farming.

Kicking things off is Dr. Bret Marsh, Dean of Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine. With decades in veterinary public service, he shares insights on disease preparedness, evolving biosecurity, and how academia is helping drive swine health forward. Tune in now to hear from the people protecting our industry and guiding its future!

"Doing more listening than talking allows stakeholders to discover common ground and build practical animal health strategies together."

Meet the guest: Dr. Bret Marsh earned both his bachelor’s degree in animal sciences and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University. Now serving as Dean of Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine, he brings decades of experience in public service. Focused on One Health, education, and disease preparedness, Dr. Marsh is helping shape the future of swine health and veterinary leadership.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:47) Introduction
• (08:28) Swine disease programs
• (12:33) Industry collaboration
• (23:42) Transition to academia
• (28:41) One Health explained
• (35:55) Future of extension
• (40:10) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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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!

"Water is one of the big three: air, feed, and water, and we need to take care of those things to ensure pig health."

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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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:32) Introduction
• (04:39) Water line ecology
• (08:14) Biofilms in systems
• (10:41) Cleaning water lines
• (16:52) Water sampling strategy
• (22:59) Future advancements
• (28:34) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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