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. Dr. Eduarda Braga: Mapping PCV2 Genotypes in the U.S. | Ep. 209

    6D AGO

    Dr. Eduarda Braga: Mapping PCV2 Genotypes in the U.S. | Ep. 209

    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! Click here to learn more (pages 18-19). "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! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Dr. Ana Paula Poeta Silva: What POMP Data Reveals | Ep. 180 Dr. Guilherme Cezar: Dynamic Pig Health Project | Ep. 184 Dr. Emma Helm: Lawsonia & Gut Microbiota | Ep. 201 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 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

    12 min
  2. Dr. Joaquin Alvarez Norambuena: Influenza Evolution in Swine Systems | Ep. 208

    MAY 6

    Dr. Joaquin Alvarez Norambuena: Influenza Evolution in Swine Systems | Ep. 208

    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. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! 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 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

    14 min
  3. Dr. Rienske Mortier: Data Driven Swine Decisions | Ep. 207

    APR 29

    Dr. Rienske Mortier: Data Driven Swine Decisions | Ep. 207

    In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Rienske Mortier, swine veterinarian at Prairie Livestock Veterinarians in Canada, shares how critical thinking and data analysis improve herd health decisions. She explains how to use farm data, avoid common analysis mistakes, and measure intervention results effectively. Dr. Mortier highlights the value of structured thinking in modern swine production. Listen now on all major platforms! "Swine production generates a lot of useful data, which creates a real opportunity to understand what is happening in the herd and make better decisions over time." 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Rienske Mortier earned a PhD in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases from the University of Calgary and a veterinary degree with honors from Ghent University. She works as a swine veterinarian and clinical instructor in Canada, focusing on herd health, epidemiology, and data-driven decision-making.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:56) Introduction(02:29) Listening approach(05:08) PhD impact(06:15) Farm data value(07:32) On farm trials(08:07) Data resources(10:22) 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

    11 min
  4. Dr. Guillermo Vidal: Swine Lung Gut Axis | Ep. 206

    APR 22

    Dr. Guillermo Vidal: Swine Lung Gut Axis | Ep. 206

    In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Guillermo Vidal, Full Professor at the University of Murcia, explains the lung gut axis and its role in swine health. He highlights how immune communication between systems influences disease outcomes, including respiratory and intestinal interactions. Dr. Vidal shows how probiotics and early-life interventions can affect health. Listen now on all major platforms! “Probiotic administration through feed demonstrated measurable immune changes in lung tissue, including increased IgA cells and modulation of immune response against pathogens.” 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Guillermo Vidal earned a DVM and PhD and is a Full Professor at the University of Murcia, focusing on porcine digestive pathology, intestinal integrity, and health interactions across systems. With extensive industry and academic experience, his research explores biomarkers and systemic disease dynamics in swine production.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:53) Introduction(01:44) Axis basics(02:40) System connections(04:33) Research progress(05:03) Probiotic effects(06:57) Pathogen location(11:46) 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

    14 min
  5. Dr. Taylor Engle: Reducing Stress in Nursery Pigs | Ep. 205

    APR 15

    Dr. Taylor Engle: Reducing Stress in Nursery Pigs | Ep. 205

    In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Taylor Engle, veterinarian at Minton Veterinary Services, shares practical strategies to improve nursery pig start-ups. He explains how minimizing stressors, optimizing barn environments, and encouraging early feed intake can strengthen pig health and performance. Get key insights, including sanitation, preparation, and management practices that prevent disease challenges. Listen now on all major platforms! "Minimizing stress during weaning, transportation, and placement creates a stronger foundation for pig health, reducing disease pressure and supporting consistent performance across the entire nursery phase." 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Taylor Engle is a veterinarian at Minton Veterinary Services with experience supporting swine producers across the United States. He earned his DVM from Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and holds a Master of Science in Animal Sciences from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His work focuses on improving swine health through practical management strategies.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:01) Introduction(01:39) Reduce stress(02:55) Barn environment(03:16) Feed intake(06:01) Mechanical focus(07:03) Stress stacking(11:25) 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

    12 min
  6. Dr. Ana Paula Silva: Manure Pumping & PRRS Risk | Ep. 204

    APR 8

    Dr. Ana Paula Silva: Manure Pumping & PRRS Risk | Ep. 204

    In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ana Paula Silva, epidemiologist and research scientist at Iowa State University, explains how manure pumping and land application influence PRRS outbreak risk in grow finish systems. She shares findings on timing, proximity, and management strategies that affect disease spread. Learn how adjusting operational decisions can support better biosecurity outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms! "Manure pumping events across grow finish systems showed a measurable increase in PRRS outbreak probability within five weeks, highlighting operational practices as critical disease drivers in commercial production environments." 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Ana Paula Silva is an epidemiologist and research scientist at Iowa State University, specializing in swine health, disease surveillance, and molecular epidemiology of bacterial pathogens. Her work focuses on PRRS dynamics, gilt acclimation, and biosecurity strategies in production systems. Her research supports practical decision making for disease prevention.  Click here to read the full research article! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:54) Introduction(01:48) Study overview(03:38) Farm selection(04:56) PRRS focus(06:13) Risk findings(07:07) Seasonality control(10:16) 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

    12 min
  7. Dr. Brian Richert & Dr. Russell Fent: Phytonutrients in Sow Diets | Ep. 203

    APR 1

    Dr. Brian Richert & Dr. Russell Fent: Phytonutrients in Sow Diets | Ep. 203

    In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Brian Richert from Purdue University and Dr. Russell Fent, Swine Technical Director at Ralco Nutrition, discuss research on phytonutrient feed additives in sow diets. They explore impacts on litter performance, birth weight distribution, gut health, and sow productivity. Results from a commercial sow farm study highlight improvements in piglet viability and sow reproductive efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms! “Building knowledge around phytonutrients required years of research because limited scientific information existed initially, requiring systematic development of data before identifying effective livestock applications.” - Dr. Russell Fent 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁s: Dr. Brian Richert is an Associate Professor of Animal Sciences at Purdue University, specializing in swine nutrition and management. His research focuses on improving sow productivity, litter performance, and nutrient utilization in commercial swine systems through applied nutrition and production management strategies. Dr. Russell Fent is Swine Technical Director at Ralco Nutrition, where he leads research and technical support for nutrition technologies in swine production. His work focuses on phytonutrients, feed solutions, and practical strategies that support health, performance, and efficiency in commercial herds. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:05) Introduction(02:08) Phytonutrient research focus(05:51) Commercial sow study(06:36) Microbiome and samples(07:31) Birth weight shift(08:25) Gut health insights(12:20) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Ralco * Boehringer Ingelheim 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: Swine Campus LinkedIn: Swine Campus

    13 min
  8. Dr. Mark Estienne: Air Quality Drives Pig Performance | Ep. 202

    MAR 25

    Dr. Mark Estienne: Air Quality Drives Pig Performance | Ep. 202

    In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mark Estienne, Professor and swine research physiologist at Virginia Tech, explains how a novel nitrogen management system improves barn air quality by reducing ammonia emissions. Lower ammonia levels enhanced nursery pig growth, feed intake, and early post-weaning performance, while supporting respiratory health and worker conditions. Listen now on all major platforms! "Rooms using the treated system averaged about two parts per million ammonia compared with approximately six parts per million in control conditions." 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Mark Estienne earned his degrees in Animal Science from Virginia Tech and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. He is currently Professor and swine research physiologist at Virginia Tech’s Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center. His research focuses on management and nutrition strategies to improve sow reproduction and nursery pig performance. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:11) Introduction(02:08) Nitrogen system overview(05:01) Ammonia reduction results(06:26) Growth performance data(07:27) Post-weaning impact(08:30) Respiratory indicators(11:49) Final Questions The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: Pancopia™ * Boehringer Ingelheim - Ralco 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: Swine Campus LinkedIn: Swine Campus

    12 min
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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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