Podcasts about swine veterinarians

About the Guest Scott Dee earned a DVM, MS, and PhD from the University of Minnesota, is board-certified in veterinary microbiology, past President of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, past Chair of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents and currently serves on the AVMA House of Delegates. After […]

About the Guest Scott Dee earned a DVM, MS, and PhD from the University of Minnesota, is board-certified in veterinary microbiology, past President of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, past Chair of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents and currently serves on the AVMA House of Delegates. After […]

For the hog industry, the fight with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) continues, but perhaps there are things that hog producers can do to get the upper hand on the disease. What can be done on the farm to start taking control of your own destiny? Feedstuffs Ann Hess caught up with Dr. Clayton Johnson of Carthage Veterinary Service Ltd. during the recent American Association of Swine Veterinarian annual meeting in Denver to get an update on PRRS and what he sees as the belt and buckle opportunity to minimize PRRS. They also dig into on-farm monitoring, the value of air filtration systems and other tools for minimizing disease risk. For more information, on this and other topics including additional coverage from this year's AASV annual meeting, we invite you to visit our website. While you are there be sure to check out our digital editions and our new Feedstuffs 365 platform.  

This episode of Have You Herd? is sponsored by AllFlex. Producers all over are going all in on AllFlex monitoring solutions and they want to tell you why. AllFlex empowers producers to get the most from their operations. AllFlex monitoring solutions increase labor efficiency, improve herd health and boost reproduction rates. Ongoing training and support keeps things running smoothly from install and beyond. For more details, visit this website. AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by AABP Past President Dr. Mike Apley, a clinical pharmacologist from Kansas State University. Apley discusses the FDA Guidance for Industry (GFI) #256 which can be found at this link. We discuss that bulk compounding using active pharmaceutical ingredients (API's) for use in food animals is prohibited by AMDUCA by FDA. AMDUCA is codified in 21 CFR 530.15 found on this page. GFI #256 provides guidance on products that may be used in food animals which is limited to poison antidotes. FDA will create a list, based on nominations, for bulk compounded products for use in food animals as poison antidotes where they will exercise regulatory discretion.  Bulk compounded products have no guarantee of safety, efficacy, purity, potency, bioavailability or stability. Compounding from approved FDA products, such as mixing two products together such as dexamethasone and vitamins into a bottle of IV fluids, is not bulk compounding. Products that are no longer available or on back-order cannot be compounded from bulk products. Veterinarians should always ask their pharmacies if they are using bulk compounding to create products since this would be illegal use in food animals. Apley also reminds us that the veterinarian is responsible for providing all meat and milk withdrawal intervals for all products prescribed for us in cattle and FARAD is an excellent resource to provide assistance in calculating a justification for withdrawal intervals. Submit your cases to FARAD at this link.  Apley discusses a document that was produced in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians that can be found on the AABP Committee on Pharmaceutical and Biologics Issues resources page at this link. This document discusses the legalities of using compounded products, specifically ponazuril, diclazuril and toltrazuril for the treatment of coccidiosis. Veterinarians can prescribe ponazuril for ELDU as long as all parts of AMDUCA are met and they are using the FDA approved equine product. Diclazuril is a feed pellet and extra-label use of this product in feed is prohibited. Toltrazuril has no approved product in the US and would be prohibited to use. Apley reminds us that veterinarians are the responsible party for ensuring legal and judicious drug use when considering extra-label use and be aware of the prohibition of using bulk compounded products in food animals that are not on the FDA list of poison antidotes. Contact Dr. Apley at mapley@vet.k-state.edu  

QUESTION PRESENTED: Whether allegations that a state law has dramatic economic effects largely outside of the state and requires pervasive changes to an integrated nationwide industry state a violation of the dormant commerce clause, or whether the extraterritoriality principle described in the Supreme Court's decisions is now a dead letter; and   whether such allegations, concerning a law that is based solely on preferences regarding out-of-state housing of farm animals, state a claim under Pike v. Bruce Church, Inc. Date                 Proceedings and Orders (key to color coding)Sep 27 2021 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 29, 2021)Oct 11 2021 | Waiver of right of respondents Karen Ross, in her official capacity as Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, et al. to respond filed.Oct 11 2021 | Waiver of right of respondents Humane Society of the United States, et al. to respond filed.Oct 12 2021 | Blanket Consent filed by Petitioner, National Pork Producers Council, et al.Oct 13 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/29/2021.Oct 13 2021 | Waiver of National Pork Producers Council, et al. of right to respond not accepted for filing. (October 19, 2021)Oct 19 2021 | Response Requested. (Due November 18, 2021)Oct 29 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Canadian Pork Council filed.Nov 01 2021 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from November 18, 2021 to December 20, 2021, submitted to The Clerk.Nov 01 2021 | Response to motion for an extension of time from petitioner National Pork Producers Council, et al. filed.Nov 02 2021 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted in part and the time is extended to and including December 8, 2021, for all respondents.Nov 10 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Indiana, et al. filed.Nov 12 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Cato Institute filed.Nov 18 2021 | Brief amici curiae of North Carolina Chamber Legal Institute, et al. filed.Nov 18 2021 | Brief amici curiae of National Association of Manufacturers, et al. filed.Nov 18 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Iowa Pork Producers Association, et al. filed.Dec 08 2021 | Brief of respondents Karen Ross, in her official capacity as Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, et al. in opposition filed.Dec 08 2021 | Brief of respondents Humane Society of the United States, et al. in opposition filed.Dec 21 2021 | Reply of petitioner National Pork Producers Council, et al. filed. (Distributed)Dec 22 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/7/2022.Jan 10 2022 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/14/2022.Jan 18 2022 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/21/2022.Feb 11 2022 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/18/2022.Feb 22 2022 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/25/2022.Feb 28 2022 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/4/2022.Mar 14 2022 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/18/2022.Mar 21 2022 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/25/2022.Mar 28 2022 | Petition GRANTED.Apr 06 2022 | Joint motion for an extension of time to file the briefs on the merits filed.Apr 22 2022 | Joint motion to extend the time to file the briefs on the merits granted. The time to file the joint appendix and petitioners' brief on the merits is extended to and including June 10, 2022. The time to file respondents' briefs on the merits is extended to and including August 8, 2022.Apr 25 2022 | Motion to dispense with printing the joint appendix filed by petitioners National Pork Producers Council, et al.May 16 2022 | Motion to dispense with printing the joint appendix filed by petitioner GRANTED.Jun 10 2022 | Brief of petitioners National Pork Producers Council, et al. filed.Jun 14 2022 | ARGUMENT SET FOR Tuesday, October, 11, 2022.Jun 14 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Pacific Legal Foundation filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of National Association of Manufacturers, et al. filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Protect the Harvest filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of The Buckeye Institute filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of North Carolina Chamber Legal Institute, et al. filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of The Retail Litigation Center, Inc., et al. filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Professor Lea Brilmayer in support of neither party filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Canadian Pork Council, et al. filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of American Association of Swine Veterinarians filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Indiana, et al. filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Agricultural And Resource Economics Professors in support of neither party filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Professors Michael Knoll, et al. filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of The Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Iowa Pork Producers Association, et al. filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of North American Meat Institute filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Washington Legal Foundation filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Association for Accessible Medicines filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of National Taxpayers Union Foundation filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Association Des Éleveurs De Canards Et D'oies Du Québec, et al. filed.Jun 22 2022 | Record requested from the 9th Circuit.Jun 23 2022 | The record from the U.S.C.A. 9th Circuit is electronic and located on Pacer.Jul 21 2022 | CIRCULATEDAug 04 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Dr. Leon Barringer filed. (Distributed)Aug 08 2022 | Brief of State Respondents filed. (Distributed)Aug 10 2022 | Motion for leave to file respondents' brief on the merits out of time filed by respondents The Humane Society of the United States, et al.Aug 10 2022 | Brief of respondents The Humane Society of the United States, et al. filed (September 9, 2022). (Distributed)Aug 12 2022 | Brief amici curiae of State of Illinois, et al. filed. (Distributed)Aug 12 2022 | Brief amici curiae of The Center for a Humane Economy, et al. filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Motion for divided argument filed by respondents The Humane Society of the United States, et al.Aug 15 2022 | Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae, for divided argument, and for enlargement of time for oral argument filed.Aug 15 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Animal Protection Organizations and Law Professors filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Worker Safety Advocates filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Donald Broom, Elena Contreras, Gwendolen Reyes-Illg, James Reynolds, and 374 Additional Animal-Welfare Scientists and Veterinarians filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Animal Protection and Rescue League, Inc. filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of The American Society For The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Professors Barry Friedman and Daniel T. Deacon filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Trade Law Professor Mark Wu filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amici curiae of National League for Cities, et al. filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of United States Senator Cory Booker filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Jim Keen DVM PH.D, et al. filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amici curiae of O. Carter Snead, Mary Eberstadt, and Matthew Scully filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Economic Research Organizations filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amici curiae of American Public Health Association, et al. filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Public Citizen filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Federalism Scholars filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Perdue Premium Meat Company Inc. d/b/a Niman Ranch filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Global Animal Partnership and EarthClaims LLC filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Small and Independent Farming Businesses, et al. filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Historians Thomas Aiello and Joshua Specht filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Association of California Egg Farmers filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of ButcherBox filed. (Distributed)Aug 15 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Constitutional Law Scholars filed. (Distributed)Sep 07 2022 | Reply of petitioners National Pork Producers Council, et al. filed. (Distributed)Sep 09 2022 | Motion for leave to file respondents' brief on the merits out of time GRANTED.Sep 09 2022 | Motion for divided argument filed by respondents GRANTED.Sep 09 2022 | Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae, for divided argument, and for enlargement of time for oral argument GRANTED, and the time is divided as follows: 20 minutes for petitioners, 15 minutes for the Solicitor General, 25 minutes for the state respondents, and 10 minutes for The Humane Society of the United States, et al. respondents.

About the Guest Dr. Adian Balaban is the executive director of Pork & Co., Cooperativa Silistea Productie Suine, which is also a genetic multiplier for Topigs Norsvin. Additionally, Dr. Balaban serves as the President of the Romanian Association of Swine Veterinarians and serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Romanian Pork […]

About the Guest Dr. Adian Balaban is the executive director of Pork & Co., Cooperativa Silistea Productie Suine, which is also a genetic multiplier for Topigs Norsvin. Additionally, Dr. Balaban serves as the President of the Romanian Association of Swine Veterinarians and serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Romanian Pork […]

Animal disease outbreaks are one of the key challenges facing livestock producers and veterinarians. State veterinarians and related animal health officials at the state level play a critical role in managing outbreaks of certain diseases that could devastate the industry. Significant progress has been made in recent years but there is more that needs to be done to support the preparedness and planning effort of the states. Earlier this week, Feedstuffs visited with several swine industry professionals at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting. We spoke with Indiana State Veterinarian Dr. Bret Marsh about his role in disease preparedness in his state, and what state health officials can and should be doing to help the industry be ready for potential foreign animal disease issues.We also talked with Dr. Marsh about the current avian influenza outbreak in the Hoosier State.You can see more of our coverage of the AASV annual meeting at Feedstuffs365.com.This episode is sponsored by United Animal Health, a leader in animal health and nutrition. You can learn more about United Animal Health and how they are working to advance animal science worldwide by visiting their website UnitedANH.com.

Have you ever considered how gaining experience or how the experience you already have can benefit your career? Today technical service veterinarians, Dr. David Nolan and Dr. Sara Hough share with us how having on the farm experience can accelerate your career! In this episode we will listen to a segment of the webinar ‘'How important is on the farm experience in the role of veterinarians'' and how Dr Nolan and Dr Hough share their experiences on the farm with our founder, as well as a few tips on what should be your next steps after graduating and looking for a career in the animal science work force. What You'll Learn●     The importance of the Farming Experience●     The Roll of the Veterinarian in the Farming Indurstry●     Tips and advices to expand your resume in the Farming Business after graduatingAbout our Founder:Casey Bradley PhD is an Experienced Animal Scientist and Nutritionist that has worked with swine, poultry, ruminants, and pets. Specialties include product development, technical writing, and presentations, research, technical sales, mentoring, and networking. Academic training includes nutrition, immunology, and animal wellbeing. She has presented at large conferences in USA, Canada, Greece, and Denmark. Work experience includes farm management, research management, technical service and sales, regulatory, project management, and employee management. About the Guest:Dr. Sara Hough, DVM is a swine technical services veterinarian with DSM Nutritional Products.  She joined DSM in August 2019. In her role as regional technical services manager, Hough provides field technical support and assists with research opportunities in swine health and nutrition.Prior to joining DSM, Hough spent eight years as a swine production veterinarian at Prestage Farms, the fifth largest pork producer in the United States, where she was responsible for the health and welfare of the pigs in the Prestage system. Dr. Hough has professional memberships with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association and American Veterinary Medical Association. She also served on the National Pork Board Swine Health Committee for four years. Dr. David Nolan has spent his life in swine production and medicine. After raising pigs on a farrow-to-finish operation for over 10 years he completed veterinary school at Kansas State University. Dr. Nolan then worked for an integrated pork system for 2 decades managing health, nutrition, milling, R&D, and marketing. Dr. Nolan joined Huvepharma as Senior Veterinarian in 2013 and continues to serve producers and veterinarians in his current position.Let's Connect!●     LinkedIn ●     Facebook●     Instagram ●     YoutubeEnjoying the Show?●     Share, like and subscribe on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube!●     Schedule your ‘'Free Next Steps'' to help you find the best path for you!●     Find out more on our website!Continental Search Great People, Great Careers.Nutriquest We answer real-world problems. We innovate for productivity.International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. We apply science and creativity for a better world.

Antibiotic use has become a major area of focus for the swine industry in the last few decades. With more and more resistance genes appearing, we need to do our best to limit the use of antibiotics so we can continue to use them as long as possible. In today's talk with Dr. Karriker, he talks about the proper use of antibiotics in the swine industry and how we can maximize health while decreasing antibiotic use on our swine farms. "

Dr. Elise Toohill is a veterinarian since 2018 with Carthage Veterinary Service, located in Illinois. Dr. Toohill completed her bachelor's degree in animal sciences with a pre-veterinary medicine emphasis from the University of Minnesota and D.V.M. from the University Of Minnesota College Of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to working at Carthage Veterinary Service, Dr. Toohill served as the Associate Director of Health and oversaw the health services program of one region of 55,000 sows farrow to finish. Dr. Toohill is based in Lancaster, MO providing service to producers in Missouri, Iowa and Illinois.Dr. Toohill is certified through the National Pork Board's Pork Quality Assurance Plus and Transport Quality Assurance Programs. She is a member of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians and Operation Main Street Speaker. *This podcast is operated by Swine Impact, a Swine it Company.

There are a number of clinical signs that always strike a bit of fear into the veterinary heart –  for example, livestock that show blisters on their nose, mouth, or near their hooves, the dog or cat with unexplained neurological signs (especially if they had recent interaction with a bat), or the acute death of a number of animals. In any of these cases (and in many others) a veterinarian must keep the potential of certain reportable diseases on their differential list, and they contact their federal and provincial authorities to advise of this possibility. But, once a vet has made that contact, what happens? What's the next step? This can sometimes be unclear, as each disease incident has many different variables, and generally, a “risk-based assessment” is performed to assess the level of concern and risk to other humans and animals on a case by case basis. The varied responses and the methods by which veterinary regulatory authorities manage a disease outbreak can be confusing, so in the next 3 podcast episodes we try to provide some clarity around these processes, by working through all levels of diagnosis and response – and highlight the connections between veterinarians and the provincial and federal veterinary authorities.  Dr. Ryan Tenbergen is a swine veterinarian who works with Demeter Services Vétérinaires, and he has a strong interest in research and epidemiology. He is a past-president of the Ontario Association of Swine Veterinarians, and contributes to disease surveillance nationally as a representative for the Maritimes on the Canadian Swine Health Information Network. Dr. Tenbergen shares his experiences interacting with veterinary authorities as part of the diagnostic process.  Links of Interest:  Find a CFIA District Office contact number    

SwineCast 1110 Show Notes: From the 2020 American Association of Swine Veterinarians in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Jens Kjaer with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. shares some thoughts on Farmera as a technology platform to help improve the management of pigs.

SwineCast 1096 Show Notes: From the 2020 American Association of Swine Veterinarians conference in Atlanta, Georgia, a series of conversations with experts on the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, the Swine Disease Reporting System, and the Secure Pork Supply Plan. Dr. Tom Gillespie shares an update on the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Dr. Giovani Trevisan, Iowa State University, provides background on the the Swine Disease Reporting System.And Dr. Patrick Webb, National Pork Board, reminds us about being prepared and taking advantage of the Secure Pork Supply Plan.

The current state of rural internet connectivity is generally poor and particularly challenging in rural areas located farthest from major roads, cities and larger towns.For the livestock industry, a lack of connectivity can limit the technological advancements that can be adopted and implemented at the farm level. Video, sensor data, even basic data transfer all require the ability to quickly move information from one place to another.This episode of Feedstuffs IN FOCUS is sponsored by Hog Slat, introducing the 54-inch Infinity fan. By utilizing advanced motor technology, this fan offers precise variable speed control with lower energy costs and reduced maintenance. Learn more at HogSlat.com. At this year’s American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting Feedstuffs editor Sarah Muirhead caught up with Dr. Dale Polson to get his thoughts on the issue.  Polson, global technical manager of the diagnostics and monitoring strategic business unit at Boehringer Ingelheim, is an expert on precision livestock farming. Discussed were the current and future states of rural connectivity and what’s likely ahead for livestock producers and veterinarians.For more information on this and other stories, visit Feedstuffs online.Follow Feedstuffs on Twitter @Feedstuffs, or join the conversation via Facebook.

“How much prevention you want to put in place? It is just how much risk is one willing to take. And a lot of factors determine that... if we think about the modes of transportation and think about each route of entry can be giving risk level, depending on the phase of production, geography, and other production system characteristics.” – Dr. Jessica Risser. Today’s episode will cover “PRRS: From "mystery disease" to not so mysterious anymore”. Our guest is Dr. Jessica Risser, Elanco’s Senior Technical Consultant. Jessica joined Elanco after 10 years at Country View Family Farms, before that, she received a Bachelor’s of Science in Agricultural Biochemistry from West Virginia University, a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University, and completed the Executive Veterinary Program for Swine Veterinarians at the University of Illinois. What you will learn: The brief history of PRRS; Economic impact of PRRS to the global swine industry; Latest and deepest understanding of PRRS; What separates successful swine professionals from those that are not. Jessica’s favorite swine-related book: Diseases of Swine Jessica’s favorite book unrelated to swine: Pride and Prejudice and Never Split the Difference Edited by Lauro Faccin

“There was an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 associated with people eating tiger meat sandwiches or cannibal sandwiches. It’s not actually tiger, it’s not tiger meat but that’s what we heard, so when we are at the health department, we saw some lab report coming in of the same strain of O157:H7 and that triggers us to initiate some kind of investigation” Our guest today is Dr. Abbey Canon. Dr. Canon is a 2011 graduate from the Iowa State University. She is currently the director of communications for the American Association of Swine Veterinarians. Throughout this episode, we talk about her time on a dude range, how she earned her Master’s in Public Health and spent some time as a ‘Disease Detective’ with the CDC. She shares with us lessons from her time as an instructor at Iowa State University and what is was like to have an amazing role with the Center for Food Security and Public Health. We even touch on how motherhood has changed her outlook on her career. Dr. Canon is full of so many great stories and words of wisdom. We cannot wait to share this journey with you. Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

With the expansion of the African swine fever outbreak in China, the Pork Checkoff is working with the National Pork Producers Council, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, the Swine Health Information Center and USDA to keep the disease out of the United States. This includes a focus on imported feed ingredients as a significant risk. National Pork Board vice president of science and technology Dr. David Pyburn says a viral disease pathogen has the potential to survive the shipping process. A new risk assessment resources is available at www.pork.org/FAD..

It is probably the busiest week of the year for the ZimmComm Team.  From the Bayer AgVocacy Forum to Commodity Classic to Pork Industry Forum to Farm and Gin Show and to American Association of Swine Veterinarians. Lots of interviews, photos, videos and all of it can be found in our online virtual ag newsrooms on AgNewsWire.com.

SwineCast 0707 Show Notes: At The Meeting with The Morrison Group returns with their review of comments, conversations and presentations at the 2012 Denver American Association of Swine Veterinarians meeting. Link to Steve Pollman's presentation on high feed costs Link to slides of Dr. Dean Boyd presentation - "Integrating Science Into Practice and Getting It Right"

SwineCast 0565 Show Notes: The Morrison Group reviews the disease and pathogen elimination presentation from the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, meeting held in March 2010. Dr. Gordon D. Spronk, Pipestone Veterinary Clinic and Pipestone System; Dr. Mark Engle, PIC; Dr. Luc Dufresne, Seaboard Foods; and Dr. Jean Paul Cano, Boehringer Ingelheim, go over some of the presentation highlights and impacts to pork producers and swine veterinarians.

Disease classification is a very important aspect for both swine producers and veterinarians. It helps provide a roadmap for how to manage viruses within herds, and PRRSV has been a major problem for the swine industry for many years. In the first episode, Dr. Derald Holtkamp shares with me Dr. Clayton Johnson about the many years he has spent developing his swine herd PRRS classification system. Listen to this short episode to learn more about it! Dr. Derald Holtkamp is a Professor of Swine Production Medicine at Iowa State University and has held the position for over 15 years. Dr. Holtkamp's research focuses on the management of infectious swine diseases, biosecurity, disease risk assessment, and the economics of animal health and disease with an emphasis on porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). He is directing the Production Animal Disease Risk Assessment Program (PADRAP) at Iowa State University focusing on the development, management, and promotion of disease risk assessment tools and databases of completed risk assessments held by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.