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SwineCast 1251, At The Meeting – What Younger Swine DVMs Want, Need – Dr. Chris Richards

swinecast on November 8, 2023

Recruiting the next generation of swine veterinarians is challenging, which puts the future of swine health at risk.
The At The Meeting team talks with Dr. Chris Richards (Managing Director, Apiam Animal Health) about how Apiam has successfully used mentorships, career planning, flexible workplace practices, student debt reduction, and other tools to hire and retain staff who are shaping the future of livestock veterinary services.
On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA, Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

swinecast on October 31, 2023

The Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) invited Dr. Gustavo Silva (Iowa State University) to discuss the importance of disease diagnostics for production management and the cost of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae elimination.
This SwineCast episode shares the most recent report number 68, that can also be found at https://fieldepi.research.cvm.iastate.edu/sdrs/.

swinecast on October 19, 2023

Decreases in pork production in other EU countries have created growth opportunities for Spanish pork producers, but the potential for increasing regulation and declining consumption of pork are causing concern.
Both threats could drive significant declines in EU pork production in the years ahead. The ATM team discusses the situation with Albert Morera at one of the EU’s largest pork producers, the Vall Companys. Mr. Morera is director general of pork and livestock divisions.
On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA, Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

swinecast on September 29, 2023

Dr. Dusty Oedekoven (Chief Veterinarian, National Pork Board) toured the European Union and surrounding countries to learn more about how African Swine Fever (ASF) is managed.
Key takeaway: The EU has zone standardization language and practices in place for regions with ASF. This standard helps provide bio-containment, bio-exclusion, and supports business continuity for pork operations, with some regions able to ship pork products after zone practices have been implemented during an ASF outbreak.

swinecast on September 7, 2023

The Swine Disease Reporting System shares aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America. Plus Dr. Thomas Petznick (ArkCare) joins the conversation on the PRRSV scenario in Nebraska, enteric coronavirus biosecurity strategies, and Sapovirus epidemiology.
This SwineCast episode shares the most recent report number 66, that can also be found at https://fieldepi.research.cvm.iastate.edu/sdrs/.

swinecast on August 14, 2023

The European Union swine producers are facing challenging headwinds related to economics, environmental concerns, and perceptions of livestock conditions. Is this an opportunity for U.S. producers or a foreshadowing of the future?
The At The Meeting team talks with Dr. Oliver Duran (Boehringer Ingelheim Leader for the Swine Technical Services Team) to learn the factors driving contraction in some of the EU’s swine-producing countries.
On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

swinecast on August 9, 2023

Dr. Rodger Main (Professor & Director, Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory) shares updates on Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and what it will do to help food animal health monitoring in Iowa and across the U.S.

swinecast on July 1, 2023

Reducing costs and managing capital are key survival strategies during periods of challenging production economics. The ‘At The Meeting‘ team talks with John Schwartz, CEO and President of Schwartz Farms, one of the leading swine production companies in the U.S.
Mr. Schwartz provides insights on how to lead during the current downward cycle. He also explains how he survives difficult times while honoring his personal and the company’s values.
On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

swinecast on June 29, 2023

The Swine Disease Reporting System team features special guest Dr. Amy Maschhoff (The Maschhoffs) to discuss tips and pitfalls for eliminating Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae from a large production system.
This SwineCast episode shares the most recent report number 63, that can also be found at https://fieldepi.research.cvm.iastate.edu/sdrs/.

swinecast on June 13, 2023

Dr. Ryan Brook (University of Saskatchewan) shares how wild pigs have spread and what the future holds.