This special episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast celebrates International Women’s Day with Dr. Janice Zanella, a researcher from EMBRAPA (Brazil) and visiting scientist at Iowa State University, who highlights the importance of One Health in veterinary medicine. She shares how the health of animals, humans, and the environment are deeply interconnected and how this impacts global policy, research, and swine production. Dr. Zanella also sheds light on the crucial role veterinarians play in tackling emerging challenges and protecting health systems. Listen now on all major platforms!

"One health is not a new concept; it connects animal, human, and environmental health aspects."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Janice Reis Ciacci Zanella is a veterinarian with a degree from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and a Ph.D. in Molecular Virology from the University of Nebraska, USA. As a researcher at EMBRAPA, she has led projects in animal virology and served on global committees like OFFLU and OHHLEP. Currently, she is a visiting scientist at Iowa State University.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:15) Introduction
• (02:25) One Health
• (04:34) One Health implementation
• (05:49) Climate change & zoonotic risks
• (08:56) Past pandemics lessons
• (10:45) Building trust in science
• (14:42) Closing thoughts

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* Boehringer Ingelheim

- Farm Health Guardian

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Locke Karriker from Iowa State University discusses the evolution of antimicrobial stewardship within the swine industry. He covers the core principles of responsible antibiotic use and provides practical insights on building biosecurity plans that align with regulatory expectations. Dr. Karriker stresses the importance of a proactive approach to demonstrating accountability, bolstering herd health, and building consumer trust. Listen now on your favorite platform!

"Antimicrobial stewardship isn’t just about reducing antibiotic use; it’s about proactive disease prevention and improving outcomes."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Locke Karriker is a Morrill Professor and Director of the Swine Medicine Education Center at Iowa State University, where he has served for over 21 years. With a DVM from Mississippi State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Karriker has been a pivotal figure in swine health education.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:55) Introduction
• (02:07) Antimicrobial stewardship
• (05:38) Regulatory impact on swine
• (06:63) Developing a proactive plan
• (09:31) Biosecurity measures
• (11:01) Consumer trust & transparency
• (14:11) Closing thoughts

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Boehringer Ingelheim

- Farm Health Guardian

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Courtney Archer, from the University of Minnesota, addresses the ongoing issue of tail biting in pigs—a challenge impacting welfare and productivity across the swine industry. She explores key stress factors, practical enrichment tools, and feeder space management strategies to help producers reduce tail-biting issues. Listen now!

"Tail biting is a significant welfare and productivity concern in swine production, causing pain, injury, and increased stress among pigs."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Courtney Archer is a PhD candidate in Animal Science at the University of Minnesota, specializing in swine behavior, physiology, and welfare. Holding a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science from Texas Tech University, she has contributed to research on swine health, focusing on practical welfare solutions.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:56) Introduction
• (01:51) Understanding tail biting
• (03:42) Causes of tail biting
• (04:36) Management strategies
• (06:26) Benefits of enrichment tools
• (09:68) Technology in tail biting prevention
• (10:44) Closing thoughts

The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Boehringer Ingelheim

- Farm Health Guardian

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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