The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast

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: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12330286/ "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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/edison-magalhaes-9b37b812a/ 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! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt Dr. Emma Helm: Lawsonia & Gut Microbiota | Ep. 201 https://www.wisenetix.co/blog/lawsonia-gut-microbiota-ep-201 Dr. Eduarda Braga: Mapping PCV2 Genotypes in the U.S. | Ep. 209 https://www.wisenetix.co/blog/mapping-pcv2-genotypes-in-the-us What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:48) Introduction (01:38) Dosing question (03:08) Study design overview (05:00) Raw data bias (06:28) Comparing PRRS status (07:38) Nursery focus (13:13) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Ralco (https://www.ralcoagriculture.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Sarah Boelke from the University of Minnesota Extension explains how to organize and conduct Certified Swine Sample Collector (CSSC) trainings. She outlines why CSSC programs are critical for foreign animal disease response and how non-veterinarians can support veterinarians during high-demand events. The discussion focuses on program standards, logistics, and hands-on execution at the farm level. Listen now on all major platforms. "The first thing that people should do is look at the certified swine sample collector program standards, which are available on the Secure Pork Supply website." Meet the guest: Sarah Schieck Boelke is a University of Minnesota Extension Swine Educator based in Willmar, Minnesota. Her work focuses on livestock education, producer training, and preparedness planning for swine health challenges. She has coordinated certified swine sample collection trainings to support disease response capacity across the Midwest. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (01:11) Introduction (02:31) Program purpose (03:41) Training standards (05:38) Resource access (07:22) Time planning (09:04) Training tips (11:38) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jessica Risser from Elanco explains new research leveraging artificial intelligence to evaluate PRRSV strains using whole-genome data. She explains how challenge studies, host immune responses, and sequencing data inform a model that predicts how emerging strains may behave. Discover what this work means for PRRS management and future decision-making in swine health. Listen now on all major platforms. "We've spent several years figuring out where artificial intelligence tools can help the industry better predict how emerging PRRSV strains may behave, providing faster insights for stronger herd health decisions." Meet the guest: Dr. Jessica Risser https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-risser-349a04b3/ is a Swine Technical Consultant at Elanco and previously spent a decade managing animal health and welfare for Country View Family Farms and Clemens Food Group. She holds a DVM from North Carolina State University and a biochemistry degree from West Virginia University. Her work focuses on applying data and technology to strengthen decision-making in swine health. Click here to learn more: https://www.aasv.org/10.54846/am2025/45/ Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:56) Introduction (02:36) AI for PRRSV (04:33) Host immune insights (04:53) Genome sequencing (06:42) Prediction model building (08:41) Model validation (15:21) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Elanco (https://www.elanco.com/us) * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Nicholas Lauterbach from Pharmgate Animal Health explains the impact of PRRSV and why it remains one of the most costly diseases for pork producers. The discussion focuses on the efficacy of a modified live immunization strategy during a 1-4-4 L1C PRRSV challenge, using a study designed to reflect real-world production conditions. Results highlight differences in viral circulation, growth performance, and mortality under lateral challenge pressure. Listen now on all major platforms! "The lineage 1-4-4 L1C is one of, if not the most commonly found PRRSV strain today, while also causing some of the most drastic clinical signs." Meet the guest: Dr. Nicholas Lauterbach https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-lauterbach-b1b41913a/ earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University and has worked extensively in commercial swine systems across the Midwest. He previously served as a senior veterinarian for Smithfield Foods and currently leads technical services at Pharmgate Animal Health. His work focuses on applied swine health research, PRRSV management strategies, and field-relevant immunization strategies. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (01:04) Introduction (01:29) Guest background (02:15) PRRSV challenge (05:27) Trial design (07:51) Results insights (09:49) Immunization outcomes (14:41) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: Pharmgate (https://pharmgate.com/) * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Elanco (https://www.elanco.com/us) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493