The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Angela Bosco-Lauth from Colorado State University discusses zoonotic disease risks affecting swine production, including Japanese encephalitis virus and H5N1 influenza. She explores topics including wildlife reservoirs, swine surveillance, immunization challenges, biosecurity strategies, and emerging global threats, such as African swine fever. Learn how prevention and surveillance remain critical for protecting swine health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Japanese encephalitis virus remains a growing concern because mosquito transmission and wildlife reservoirs create multiple opportunities for future spillover into domestic swine populations.”

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Angela Bosco-Lauth earned her DVM and Ph.D. from Colorado State University and is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Director of the Animal Disease Laboratory. Her research focuses on zoonotic infectious diseases affecting livestock, wildlife, and humans, including influenza viruses, coronaviruses, vector-borne diseases, and biosafety. Her work also explores disease transmission, host susceptibility, and prevention strategies relevant to swine health. Listen to Dr. Angela Bosco-Lauth on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:18) Introduction
(02:21) JEV risk assessment
(03:35) Feral swine concerns
(05:53) H5N1 transmission
(08:08) Vaccine barriers
(10:52) Emerging threats
(11:57) 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 Health Blackbelt Podcast, Magdiel Soriano, Assistant Extension Professional in Swine at the University of Missouri, explains how TN visa professionals support U.S. swine operations. He shares survey insights on workforce education, skills, and motivations, highlighting strategies to improve training, integration, and retention. Learn how labor research can strengthen productivity and long-term workforce stability. Listen now on all major platforms!

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"The TN visa program allows trained professionals from Mexico and Canada to contribute to specialized agricultural roles in structured three-year employment periods."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Magdiel Lopez Soriano is an Assistant Extension Professional in Swine and a PhD student at the University of Missouri, focusing on workforce development, swine health, and production systems. With experience in research and large-scale farm management, his work supports producers through data-driven labor strategies and technical training. Learn more from Magdiel Lopez Soriano on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:09) Introduction
(03:34) TN visa basics
(04:45) Survey design
(06:24) Key findings
(07:32) Workforce skills
(10:57) Future research
(11:59) 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 Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mariah Post, Research Assistant at Iowa State University, explains practical biosecurity strategies to reduce disease outbreaks in wean-to-finish systems. Key measures include managing indirect contact, improving workflow compliance, and focusing on simple, effective practices like designated parking and bench entry. The discussion highlights training, auditing, and resource allocation for better outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!

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"We found that having designated parking areas in the farms really decreases the odds of having outbreaks."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Mariah Post earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in Brazil and is currently a Research Assistant at Iowa State University and a member of the Field Epidemiology (FieldEpi) team. She is pursuing an M.S. focused on Salmonella detection using oral fluid samples and a Ph.D. investigating biosecurity practices and their association with PRRSV outbreaks. Her research integrates diagnostic data with applied biosecurity to advance swine health surveillance and disease prevention. Learn more from Dr. Mariah Post on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(00:49) Introduction
(01:38) Biosecurity practices
(03:59) Auditing challenges
(06:29) Workflow adaptation
(07:24) Rendering risks
(08:31) High-density farms
(11:18) 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 Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Eduarda Braga, a veterinarian and researcher at Iowa State University, explores the genotypic landscape of PCV2 in the United States. She explains circulating genotypes, genetic diversity, capsid selection pressures, and implications for disease surveillance in swine production. Learn how these patterns support better health monitoring decisions. Listen now on all major platforms!

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"PCV2 D is clearly the dominant genotype in recent years. So around 2014 onwards, it became the most prevalent and remains consistently high over time."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Eduarda Braga earned her veterinary degree from the Federal University of Uberlândia in Brazil and completed advanced training in swine production, reproduction, and animal health. She holds a master’s degree in Veterinary Sciences and is currently a Graduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University, focusing on swine health and viral evolution. Learn more about PCV2 research with Dr. Eduarda Braga on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast. Listen now on all major platforms!

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:21) Introduction
(02:11) Dataset overview
(03:59) Genotype trends
(06:21) Genetic diversity
(08:39) Selection pressure
(10:15) Practical implications
(11:25) 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 Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Joaquin Alvarez Norambuena, PhD student at the University of Minnesota, explains why influenza remains a constant challenge in swine production. He discusses virus evolution and practical biosecurity strategies, including hand sanitation, mask use, and personnel protocols. He also highlights implementation gaps on farms and long-term control limitations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Influenza remains a challenging virus due to continuous mutation and reassortment events, which create persistent risks for swine populations across production systems."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Joaquin Alvarez Norambuena earned his veterinary degree from the University of Concepción and is currently a PhD student and Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota. His work focuses on swine health, particularly influenza epidemiology, biosecurity, and disease transmission. Learn more about influenza control with Dr. Joaquin Alvarez Norambuena on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:08) Introduction
(01:48) Influenza challenge
(03:37) Virus recombination
(04:33) Biosecurity basics
(08:26) Mask use insights
(12:43) Biosecurity importance
(13:17) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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