Dr. Rodrigo Paiva: Systemic Toxoplasmosis Case | Ep. 198

About this episode

Dr. Rodrigo Paiva discusses a unique case of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pigs and its implications for swine health.

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Rodrigo Paiva, PhD candidate and anatomic pathology resident at Iowa State University, discusses a rare and unique case of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pigs. The conversation explores why this organism is a concern for swine health but not a food safety risk in U.S. commercial pork production. Dr. Paiva explains diagnostic findings, risk factors, and the importance of biosecurity. Listen now on all major platforms. "There is zero concern in terms of pork safety in the United States, and attention should be directed toward farms and veterinarians who support those production systems." Meet the guest: Dr. Rodrigo Paiva https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigo-paiva-09364355/ is a DVM, MBA, and MS, currently a PhD candidate and anatomic pathology resident at Iowa State University. His work focuses on swine health, diagnostic pathology, and disease prevention, with experience spanning commercial production, breeding systems, and laboratory diagnostics. Click here to learn more: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10406387251384994 Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love…

People in this episode

Host: Wisenetix

Guest: Dr. Rodrigo Paiva

Topics covered

• Toxoplasmosis
• swine health
• biosecurity
• diagnostic findings
• food safety

Keywords

• Toxoplasmosis
• swine health
• biosecurity
• diagnostic pathology
• food safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iowa State University

Products: Toxoplasma gondii

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