In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Maria Pieters, from the University of Minnesota, discusses strategies for managing mycoplasma infections in swine herds. Dr. Pieters shares her expertise on the complexities of mycoplasma, exploring nomenclature, eradication techniques, and diagnostic tools designed for swine health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"We know systems can differ. There's no single recipe for elimination, but many tools and approaches that can be used effectively."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Maria Pieters earned her DVM from Universidad Central de Venezuela and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, specializing in mycoplasma infections in pigs. Currently an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Pieters leads research on the diagnosis, epidemiology, and control of infectious swine diseases.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:16) Introduction
• (02:18) Mycoplasma nomenclature
• (04:04) Mycoplasma eradication
• (07:07) Elimination approaches
• (07:41) Tailoring control strategies
• (09:02) Diagnostic advancements
• (13:24) Closing thoughts

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