The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast

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Learn swine health from the brightest minds of the global swine industry – in 9 minutes. If you are a swine veterinarian who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place. The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.

  1. 5d ago

    Dr. Larry Rueff and Dr. Darryl D'Souza: Immunocastration Economics and Welfare | Ep. 221

    In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Larry Rueff, Founder of Swine Veterinary Services, and Dr. Darryl D'Souza, Executive General Manager at SunPork Group, discuss immunocastration in boars and gilts. They explain performance gains, carcass quality, welfare benefits, sustainability, and the effects of global adoption on producer competitiveness. Listen now on all major platforms! "Immunocastration can improve pig welfare, reduce feed demand, and support stronger production efficiency without leaving market value behind." 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁s: Dr. Larry Rueff is a veterinarian and the founder of Swine Veterinary Services, with more than 40 years of swine industry experience in veterinary medicine, research barns, employee training, and animal welfare.  Dr. Darryl D'Souza is Executive General Manager at SunPork Group and a meat scientist focused on innovation, value chains, and sustainable pork production.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:23) Introduction(02:33) Boar performance(03:43) Gilt growth(04:23) Australian perspective(07:28) Animal welfare(10:29) Global competitiveness(15:13) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim - Gilt 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Swine Campus Instagram: Swine Campus Facebook: Swine Campus TikTok: Swine Campus

    Dr. Larry Rueff and Dr. Darryl D'Souza: Immunocastration Economics and Welfare | Ep. 221

  2. Jul 29

    Dr. Lucas Ferreira: Trailer Contamination at the Harvest Facilities | Ep. 220

    In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lucas Ferreira, a Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota, discusses trailer contamination risks at packing plants. He shares research on pathogen prevalence, seasonal trends, driver biosecurity practices, and factors contributing to contamination during transport. He highlights opportunities to strengthen biosecurity and reduce disease transmission across swine operations. Listen now on all major platforms! "Trailer washing gaps allow harvest plant contamination to increase pathogen risk before equipment returns to farms or wash facilities." 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Lucas Ferreira is a veterinarian from Brazil currently pursuing a master's degree at the University of Minnesota. His work focuses on swine pathogen epidemiology, detection, control, and prevalence, with an emphasis on science-driven solutions that improve herd health and biosecurity. Learn more from Dr. Lucas Ferreira on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(02:12) Introduction(03:01) Trailer contamination(05:14) Positive trailers(06:55) Washing gaps(07:42) Plant biosecurity(10:02) Driver training(13:24) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Gilt * Boehringer Ingelheim - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - The Owner's Box - Elevate 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Swine Campus Instagram: Swine Campus Facebook: Swine Campus TikTok: Swine Campus

    Dr. Lucas Ferreira: Trailer Contamination at the Harvest Facilities | Ep. 220

  3. Jul 22

    Dr. Joaquim Segalés: ASF Control Update | Ep. 219

    In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Joaquim Segalés, Full Professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and researcher at IRTA CReSA, explains Spain’s African swine fever situation. He discusses disease surveillance, containment efforts, biosecurity challenges, economic consequences, and the ongoing risk of spread. Listen now on all major platforms! "African swine fever control can fall behind disease movement, but Spain’s outbreak remains relatively well concentrated for now." 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Joaquim Segalés is a Full Professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and a researcher at IRTA CReSA in Spain. His work focuses on veterinary microbiology, infectious diseases, and swine health research. Learn more from Dr. Joaquim Segalés on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:59) Introduction(02:04) Spain ASF status(03:59) Wild boar cases(04:50) Export impact(06:13) Carcass removal(08:00) Immunization insights(11:32) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim * Gilt - The Owner's Box - Elevate - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Swine Campus Instagram: Swine Campus Facebook: Swine Campus TikTok: Swine Campus

    Dr. Joaquim Segalés: ASF Control Update | Ep. 219

  4. Jul 15

    Dr. Lukas Schwarz: Birch Polypore Against Post-Weaning Diarrhea | Ep. 218

    In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lukas Schwarz, from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna in Austria, discusses the potential of birch polypore mushrooms as a novel strategy to support post-weaning diarrhea management in pigs. He shares research findings on gut barrier function, microbiome changes, and alternatives to zinc oxide and antibiotics. Listen now on all major platforms! "Birch polypore decoction changed tissue conductance within seconds and showed a strong gut closure response in post-weaning diarrhea research." 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Lukas Schwarz is a Post-Doc at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna in Austria and Deputy Head of the University's Senate. His work spans swine clinical practice, herd health, teaching, research, and veterinary parasitology, with a focus on supporting swine farmers and veterinarians. Learn more from Dr. Lukas Schwarz on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:46) Introduction(03:36) Birch polypore research(05:14) Gut barrier function(06:16) Trial insights(09:26) Microbiome shifts(12:53) Patent pathway(15:06) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim * Gilt - The Owner's Box - Elevate - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Swine Campus Instagram: Swine Campus Facebook: Swine Campus TikTok: Swine Campus

    Dr. Lukas Schwarz: Birch Polypore Against Post-Weaning Diarrhea | Ep. 218

  5. Jul 8

    Dr. Jana Morgan: PCV2 Surveillance Insights | Ep. 217

    In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jana Morgan, Senior Key Account Veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim, explains large-scale PCV2 surveillance across U.S. swine systems. She highlights dominant genotypes, consistency across regions, and the role of vaccination in herd stability. Dr. Morgan connects sequencing insights to practical disease control strategies. Listen now on all major platforms! "If we can protect against the most recent PCV2 genotype, then those production parameters should continue to improve, leading to better outcomes for producers as they move forward." 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Jana Morgan earned her BS and DVM from Iowa State University and completed advanced veterinary training at the University of Illinois. With experience at Christensen Farms, Iowa Select Farms, and Boehringer Ingelheim, her work focuses on swine health, disease control, and vaccination strategies. She also coordinates and facilitates the DVM Swine Academy Program for Boehringer Ingelheim. Learn more from Dr. Jana Morgan on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast. Listen on all major platforms! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Dr. Guilherme Cezar: Dynamic Pig Health Project | Ep. 184 Dr. Emma Helm: Lawsonia & Gut Microbiota | Ep. 201 Dr. Eduarda Braga: Mapping PCV2 Genotypes in the U.S. | Ep. 209 What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:49) Introduction(01:51) Genotype overview(03:24) Clinical comparison(03:50) Surveillance purpose(06:19) Future risks(08:08) Disease pressure(10:33) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim - Ralco - The Owner's Box - Elevate - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Swine Campus Instagram: Swine Campus Facebook: Swine Campus TikTok: Swine Campus

    Dr. Jana Morgan: PCV2 Surveillance Insights | Ep. 217

  6. Jul 1

    Dr. Amanda Reever: Sire Line Data That Matters | Ep. 216

    In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Amanda Reever, Veterinarian and Director of Research at Suidae Health & Production, explains how a collaborative sire line trial fairly compared boar lines under commercial conditions. She discusses collaboration with genetics companies, trial controls, data sharing, benchmarking, and how producers can use evidence to make better sire line decisions. Listen now on all major platforms! "Genetics decisions should be backed by transparent trial data that shows whether comparisons were truly apples to apples and relevant to each farm system." 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Amanda Reever is a Veterinarian and Director of Research at Suidae Health & Production. Her work supports swine producers through practical research, production-focused decision making, and applied trials that help connect health, genetics, and commercial performance. Learn more from Dr. Amanda Reever on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:14) Introduction(02:01) Sire line setup(03:54) Industry collaboration(05:57) Fair trial design(07:17) Data sharing rules(08:51) Producer takeaways(11:59) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim - Ralco 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: Swine Campus LinkedIn: Swine Campus

    Dr. Amanda Reever: Sire Line Data That Matters | Ep. 216

  7. Jun 24

    Maria Hakimi: Brachyspira Resistance Gaps | Ep. 215

    In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Maria Hakimi, PhD student at Iowa State University, explains the history of swine dysentery, the complexity of identifying Brachyspira species, and current insights into antimicrobial resistance and genomics. She highlights diagnostic advances and research gaps affecting disease understanding and control in modern swine systems. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to read the full research articles: Genomic insights into the population structure, antimicrobial resistance, and virulence of Brachyspira hyodysenteriae from diverse geographical regions Antimicrobial susceptibility of U.S. porcine Brachyspira isolates and genetic diversity of B. hyodysenteriae by multilocus sequence typing "Limited Brachyspira research creates concern because misdiagnosis can hide resistance patterns before clear field trends appear." 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Maria Hakimi is a PhD student at Iowa State University specializing in molecular microbiology and bioinformatics. She holds a master’s degree in Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine from Iowa State University, where her work focuses on microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, and Brachyspira research relevant to swine health. Learn more from Maria Hakimi on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:13) Introduction(02:03) Brachyspira history(04:10) Susceptibility testing(06:24) Diagnostic tools(09:13) Resistance patterns(10:43) Resistance mechanisms(12:07) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim - Ralco 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: Swine Campus LinkedIn: Swine Campus

    Maria Hakimi: Brachyspira Resistance Gaps | Ep. 215

  8. Jun 17

    Dr. Edison Magalhaes: Causal Impact Of PRRS Dosing | Ep. 214

    In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Edison Magalhaes from Iowa State University presents findings from a large-scale retrospective cohort study evaluating the causal impact of full-dose PRRS immunization on nursery mortality. Using production data and advanced analytical methods, he explains how confounding factors changed the interpretation of results and highlights practical lessons for veterinarians and producers making data-driven decisions. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to read the full research article! "Raw production data can mislead immunization decisions when confounding factors hide the real value of full-dose PRRS protocols." 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Edison Magalhaes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University and holds degrees in Veterinary Medicine, Business Administration, and advanced training through MSc and PhD programs. His research applies data science and epidemiological methods to large scale swine production systems, helping transform production records into practical decisions for health and performance. Listen to The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast featuring Dr. Edison Magalhaes on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Dr. Emma Helm: Lawsonia & Gut Microbiota | Ep. 201 Dr. Eduarda Braga: Mapping PCV2 Genotypes in the U.S. | Ep. 209 What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:09) Introduction(01:59) Dosing question(03:29) Study design overview(05:21) Raw data bias(06:49) Comparing PRRS status(07:59) Nursery focus(13:34) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim - Ralco 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: Swine Campus LinkedIn: Swine Campus

    Dr. Edison Magalhaes: Causal Impact Of PRRS Dosing | Ep. 214
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Learn swine health from the brightest minds of the global swine industry – in 9 minutes. If you are a swine veterinarian who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place. The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.

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