Épisodes

  • SDRS Podcast # 95 - Dr. Kurt Kuecker - Important strategies for disease containment and biosecurity
    Jan 6 2026

    Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 95, Published January 6th, 2026. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) in December 2025 and also year end review for all pathogens. In today's episode, our guest, Dr. Kurt Kuecker, earned his DVM degree from Iowa State University in 2013. Dr. Kuecker is a regional Veterinarian at The Hanor Company for over 12 years. In this episode Dr. Kuecker shared his key insights on biosecurity for disease containment including worker and mortality management, as well as practical strategies for responding to disease outbreaks.

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    21 min
  • SDRS Podcast # 94 - Dr. Gulherme Cezar - Importance of aggregated diagnostic data for animal health management
    Dec 2 2025

    Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 94, Published December 2nd, 2025. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) until November 2025. In today's episode, our guest, Dr. Guilherme Cezar, who recently finished his PhD from Iowa State University, discusses SDRS’s role in shaping the future of the swine industry, offering insights into disease diagnosis, co-detections, and applied usage of aggregated diagnostic data for animal health management.

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    23 min
  • SDRS Podcast # 93 - Dr. Brooke Kitting - Preparing for Winter Through Immunity-boosting Protocols
    Nov 4 2025

    Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 93, Published November 4th, 2025. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) until September 2025. In today`s episode, our guest, Dr. Brooke Kitting, Senior Veterinarian at Seaboard Foods, discussed the health strategies for swine herds and tackling outbreaks in swine farms

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    24 min
  • SDRS Podcast # 92 - Dr. Daniel Boykin - Winter preparedness strategies for swine farms.
    Oct 7 2025

    Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 92, Published October 7th, 2025. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) until September 2025. In today`s episode, our guest, Dr. Daniel Boykin, Senior Veterinarian at Smithfield Farms, discussed the preparedness strategies for the winter and the importance of disease control at the regional levels.

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    34 min
  • SDRS # 91 - Dr. Marcelo Almeida - Trends of E. coli detection in the U.S.
    Sep 2 2025

    Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 91, Published September 2nd, 2025. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) until August 2025. In today`s episode, our guest, Dr. Marcelo Almeida, Assistant Clinical Professor and a diagnostician at Iowa State University, discussed the recent E.coli PCR genotype trends, what the main E.coli virotypes and pathotypes are, and tips to control E.coli in your farm.

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    22 min
  • SDRS # 90 - Dr. Maria Pieters - Overview of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae elimination
    Aug 5 2025

    Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 90, Published August 5th, 2025. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) until July 2025. In today`s episode, our guest, Maria Pieters, University of Minnesota Associate Professor, discussed the Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae elimination trends in the U.S., going through new diagnostic tools, successful rates of elimination protocols, and particularities you need to address for each farm.

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    28 min
  • SDRS # 89 - Dr. Nicolai Weber - Behind-the-scenes of Denmark's strategy for reducing PRRSV at the national level
    Jul 1 2025

    Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 89, Published July 1st, 2025. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) until June 2025. In today`s episode, our guest, Nicolai Weber, Danish Agriculture & Food Council, discussed the behind-the-scenes of Denmark's strategy for reducing PRRSV at the national level, PRRSV diagnostic strategies applied in the Danish reduction plan, and how similar PRRSV reduction approaches could be adapted in the U.S.

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    27 min
  • SDRS # 88 - Jenelle Hamblin - Manitoba's PEDV Elimination Plan
    Jun 3 2025

    Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 88, Published June 3rd, 2025. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) until May 2025. In today`s episode, our guest, Jenelle Hamblin, Manitoba Pork, discussed the PEDV elimination plan in Canada, explaining the importance of a PEDV vaccine and non-negotiable points for the U.S. to target PEDV elimination.

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    30 min