Best At The Meeting Honoring Dr Bob Morrison Podcasts (2025)

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SwineCast 1254, At The Meeting – Markets Will Drive More Hard Decisions in 2024 – Mark Greenwood

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SwineCast 1254 Show Notes: U.S. swine producers will face continued economic challenges for the first portion of 2024, with a reduction in feed costs arriving by summer. But producers will still need to improve herd health and make their production systems more efficient if they are to survive. The At The Meeting team welcomes back Mark Greenwood, …

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SwineCast 1253, At The Meeting – US-SHIP Promises Action On Long-standing Health Issues – Dr. Tyler Holck and Mike Walker – SwineCast.com

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SwineCast 1253 Show Notes: The US Swine Health Improvement Plan (US-SHIP), with its House of Delegates and recently elected General Conference Committee (GCC), provides an action-oriented structure to safeguard and improve the health of the U.S. swine herd. The At The Meeting team talks with US-SHIP senior coordinator Dr. Tyler Holck (Iowa State Un…

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SwineCast 1252, At The Meeting – U.S. Pork Exports Will Evaporate Without Better Traceability – Rob Brenneman

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SwineCast 1252 Show Notes: The absence of improved standards for tracing the movement of pigs in the U.S. is producing unnecessary risk for producers and the industry. While an estimated 70 percent of producers favor improved traceability, near unanimous adoption is needed to reassure U.S. trade partners and protect producer income in the event of …

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

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SwineCast 1251 Show Notes: 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 …

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SwineCast 1249, At The Meeting – Opportunities and Threats for Spanish Pork Producers – Albert Morera

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SwineCast 1249 Show Notes: 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 …

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SwineCast 1243, At The Meeting – Prop 12 Compliance – Early Field Experience – Dr. Cara Haden

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SwineCast 1243 Show Notes: With several successful California Prop 12 certifications behind her, Dr. Cara Haden from Pipestone Veterinary Services has important insights about the compliance process. She shares with the At The Meeting team how important detailed documentation is to the Prop 12 certification process. On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr…

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SwineCast 1241, At The Meeting – European Swine Production Challenges – Dr. Oliver Duran

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SwineCast 1241 Show Notes: 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 Swi…

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SwineCast 1238, At The Meeting – Surviving Challenging Production Economics – John Schwartz

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SwineCast 1238 Show Notes: 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 cur…

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SwineCast 1234, At The Meeting – Implementing Biosecurity On Nursery-Grow-Finish Sites – Dr. Tyler Te Grotenhuis and Dr. Mike Eisenmenger

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SwineCast 1234 Show Notes: Dr. Tyler Te Grotenhuis (Christensen Farms) and Dr. Mike Eisenmenger (recently retired from the Swine Vet Center) discuss with the At The Meeting team how to implement biosecurity on nursery-grow-finish sites. On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, Un…

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SwineCast 1232, At The Meeting – Market Lows Causing Concern – Dr. Steve Meyer

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SwineCast 1232 Show Notes: Dr. Steve Meyer (Lead Economist, Partners for Production Agriculture) joins the At The Meeting team to discuss the outlook for current low pig prices. Lower demand and increasing costs will make 2023 a difficult year, but Meyer says it is important to remember the advantages U.S. pork producers enjoy. On ‘At the Meeting’,…

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SwineCast 1231, At The Meeting – PRRS Elimination – Next Steps for the U.S. – Dr. Scott Dee and Dr. Reid Philips

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SwineCast 1231 Show Notes: “Doing what we know how to do” is the best next step in efforts to eliminate PRRSv from the U.S. herd. The At The Meeting team presents a clear agenda in its continuing conversation with Dr. Scott Dee (Retired Director of Applied Research, Pipestone Veterinary Services) and Dr. Reid Philips (PRRS technical Brand Manager, …

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SwineCast 1230, At The Meeting – Tools to Fight PRRSv: Too Soon to Admit Defeat – Dr. Scott Dee and Dr. Reid Philips

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SwineCast 1230 Show Notes: Decades of hard work have produced a wide assortment of tools to fight the spread of PRRSv. Success and failure and no silver bullets have discouraged many – leaving the impression that the PRRSv cannot be eliminated. The At The Meeting team documents how far the pig industry has come with two front-line leaders in the PR…

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SwineCast 1226, At The Meeting – Better Sequencing Can Improve PRRS Elimination – Dr. Kim VanderWaal

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SwineCast 1226 Show Notes: Improved sequencing tools can make PRRS elimination easier, but the techniques also show how difficult-to-change management practices help drive the continued evolution of the PRRS virus. The ATM team talks with Dr. Kim VanderWaal (University of Minnesota) to understand the tools and the practices that need to change if t…

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SwineCast 1219, At The Meeting – Denmark Prepares for PRRS Elimination – Dr. Nicolai Weber

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SwineCast 1219 Show Notes: It is likely that Denmark will soon move aggressively toward PRRS elimination. The At The Meeting team talks with Dr. Nicolai Weber (Project Manager, Danish National PRRS Reduction Program) to learn the strategies and expectations of the Danish pork industry. On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserr…

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SwineCast 1218, At The Meeting – How Did Hungary Eradicate PRRS? – Dr. István Szabó and Dr. Adám Bálint

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SwineCast 1218 Show Notes: Dr. István Szabó (Hungarian National PRRS Eradication Committee Member) and Dr. Adám Bálint (Hungarian National Reference Veterinary Diagnostic Directorate) share with the At The Meeting team how Hungary eradicated the PRRS virus from the majority of the country’s herds. On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are …

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SwineCast 1214, At The Meeting – US-SHIP Marks a Year of Progress – Dr. Rodger Main And Dr. Tyler Holck

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SwineCast 1214 Show Notes: The U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan (US-SHIP) project has rapidly gained momentum over the past year. The At The Meeting team revisits the Swine Health Improvement Plan a year later with the leaders of the project Dr. Rodger Main (Iowa State University) and Dr. Tyler Holck (Iowa State University). On ‘At the Meeting’, …

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SwineCast 1211, At The Meeting – Are New Harvest Facilities Possible? – Dr. Luke Minion

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SwineCast 1211 Show Notes: Last minute opposition threatens to derail a five-year effort by Wholestone Farms to build a next-generation pig processing plant in Sioux Falls, SD. The producer-owned company is planning a harvest facility that provides economic benefits while bringing producers closer to consumers. The At The Meeting team goes in-depth…

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SwineCast 1208, At The Meeting – Surviving Inflation – Brett Stuart

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SwineCast 1208 Show Notes: Increasing efficiency and productivity are keys to surviving the current inflationary economy–and many producers are well-positioned. The ‘At the Meeting’ team discusses the details with Brett Stuart, a founding partner of Global AgriTrends. On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (Co…

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SwineCast 1206, At The Meeting – Early Data On Prop 12 Production – Dr. Evan Koep

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SwineCast 1206 Show Notes: The ATM team digs into preliminary data from one of the nation’s leading swine producers – the Pipestone System – to discover the realities of productivity and costs associated with Prop 12 compliance. Joining the team is Dr. Evan Koep from the Pipestone System, who has analyzed the various production systems used on the …

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SwineCast 1203, At The Meeting – New PRRS Challenges Require Changes

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SwineCast 1203 Show Notes: New challenges from PRRS virus strains in Spain and the U.S. require changes in human behavior. Reviewing a portfolio of biosecurity interventions and prioritizing those that are most practical and effective is critical. These and other PRRS recommendations are featured in the At The Meeting team’s conversation with Dr. C…

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SwineCast 1202, At The Meeting – Russian Pig Production Grows

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SwineCast 1202 Show Notes: Economic sanctions have sparked expansion of Russian pork production to the point where export to China is likely. The At the Meeting team learns about Russia’s swine industry with Brad Heron, director of pork operations for Cherkizovo, one of Russia’s leading protein production companies. On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr…

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SwineCast 1197, At The Meeting – Getting Organized For African Swine Fever

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SwineCast 1197 Show Notes: Planning and preparing for African swine fever’s arrival in the United States can feel overwhelming. To sort through it all and avoid fatigue, the National Pork Producers Council and National Pork Board have formed a working group charged with coordinating the work. The At the Meeting team learns what producers can expect…

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SwineCast 1196, At The Meeting – Producing Pigs In A War Zone

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SwineCast 1196 Show Notes: The At The Meeting team learns about how pork production for some producers in Ukraine is rebounding, while, for others, their livelihood remains disrupted. Listen in as the ATM team talks with Oksana Yurchenko, president of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders. Ms. Yurchenko is hopeful that production can get back t…

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SwineCast 1193, At The Meeting – Evolution of Mycoplasma Elimination

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SwineCast 1193 Show Notes: The ATM team and guests provide insights into achieving Mycoplasma elimination at the system level, and the lessons these experiences might have for other swine diseases. Joining the ATM team are Dr. Paul Yeske (Swine Vet Center) and Dr. Maria Pieters (University of Minnesota). On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morris…

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SwineCast 1185, At The Meeting – Leadership in 2022

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SwineCast 1185 Show Notes: Challenges abound for the swine industry in 2022, with staffing shortages, COVID impacts, foreign and domestic disease threats, and all the external demands for alternative production practices. Glenn Stolt, president and CEO of Christensen Farms, joins with the ‘At The Meeting’ team to provide his perspective on the oppo…

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SwineCast 1175, At The Meeting – The U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan

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SwineCast 1175 Show Notes: The At The Meeting team sits down with two organizers of the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan (USSHIP) to discuss its benefits and why it is necessary. Dr. Rodger Main and Dr. Tyler Holck, both of Iowa State University, talk with the ATM team [Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Min…

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SwineCast 1174, At The Meeting – Vaccine Dose, Timing Matters in a PRRS Fight

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SwineCast 1174 Show Notes: If a modified live vaccine is one of your weapons against a significant PRRS break, using the labeled dose at the right time is critical. Yet this science-based fact is not always followed. Dr. Mike Roof, Iowa State University, talks with the ATM team [Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University…

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SwineCast 1172, At The Meeting – Keeping PRRS 144 Out of Sow Herds

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SwineCast 1172 Show Notes: The emergence of PRRS 144 has increased the risks of breaks in sow herds. Dr. Karyn Havas (Pipestone Research) and Dr. Mariana Kikuti (University of Minnesota) join The ATM team (Dr. Montserrat Torremorell – College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Dr. Gordon Spronk – Pipestone Veterinary Services, and Dr.…

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SwineCast 1168, At The Meeting – Persistent PRRS in Finishing Pigs Raises Concerns

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SwineCast 1168 Show Notes: Various PRRS strains, including 144 lineage C, remain dangerously active in the Midwest pig production belt, despite a hot, dry summer. Three veterinarians describe what they are seeing and doing to reverse PRRS-driven losses. Dr. Deb Murray (New Fashion Pork), Dr. Kat Wood (Christensen Farms), and Dr. Ryan Strobel (Swine…

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SwineCast 1164, At The Meeting – African Swine Fever Returns To The Caribbean

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SwineCast 1164 Show Notes: African Swine Fever (ASF) returns to the Caribbean is the focus of this ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison. After nearly 50 years, African Swine Fever (ASF) has returned to threaten the Caribbean swine population, including Puerto Rico. What are the risks for producers? The ATM team (Dr. Montserrat Torremorell – C…

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SwineCast 1159, At The Meeting – Influenza Elimination Requires Several Interventions

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SwineCast 1159 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison has a conversation around research that has uncovered how multiple protocols are needed for effective elimination of influenza. The ATM hosts (Dr. Montserrat Torremorell – College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Dr. Gordon Spronk – Pipestone Veterinary Services, …

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SwineCast 1153, At The Meeting – Climate Neutral Pig Production

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SwineCast 1153 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison brings insight on livestock and the environment. Animal agriculture is often labeled as part of the climate change problem. Understanding the differences between greenhouse gasses like CO2, methane and nitrous oxide is key to reframing animal agriculture as part of a climate chan…

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SwineCast 1152, At The Meeting – How Are The Asian Pork Markets?

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SwineCast 1152 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison looks at markets that have been signaling a future shortage of pork in Asian markets as a second wave of African Swine Fever (ASF) sweeps through China, Vietnam, and elsewhere. The ATM hosts (Dr. Montserrat Torremorell – College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Dr…

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SwineCast 1150, At The Meeting – How Could Prop 12 Drive Choices?

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SwineCast 1150 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison shares insight from Rabo Bank’s Christine McCracken on California’s Farm Animal Confinement Initiative, also known as Prop 12. Producing pork is already complex and, if California’s Prop 12 initiative is implemented, it will force producers to choose which market segment they wis…

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SwineCast 1148, At The Meeting – What Is Prop 12 And What Are The Chances It Will Be Enforced In 2022?

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SwineCast 1148 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison looks the impacts of California’s Prop 12 initiative, producing both opportunities and challenges. What is prop 12 and what are the chances it will be enforced in 2022? The ATM hosts (Dr. Montserrat Torremorell – College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Dr. Gordon…

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SwineCast 1145, At The Meeting – Emerging PRRS Virus 144 Raises Risk

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SwineCast 1145 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison looks into preliminary data revealing that wean-to-finish operations are perhaps at greatest risk from the PRRS 144 virus that emerged last fall in the Upper Midwest. The ATM hosts (Dr. Montserrat Torremorell – College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Dr. Gordon S…

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SwineCast 1144, At The Meeting – Rise Of A New Salmonella Strain In Swine And Human Health

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SwineCast 1144 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison looks at the landscape of a new salmonella strain in swine and human health, which is challenging continued on-farm use of antimicrobials. The ATM hosts (Dr. Montserrat Torremorell – College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Dr. Gordon Spronk – Pipestone Veterinary…

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SwineCast 1141, At The Meeting – Salmonella Control: New Rules May Affect Pre-harvest Choices

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SwineCast 1141 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison looks at the new Swine Slaughter Inspection System and what it means for food safety. The ATM hosts (Dr. Montserrat Torremorell – College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Dr. Gordon Spronk – Pipestone Veterinary Services, and Dr. Tom Wetzell – Swine Veterinary Con…

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SwineCast 1136, At The Meeting – China Swine Industry Confident Following COVID-19

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SwineCast 1136 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison looks at how China’s ability to reduce the incidence of COVID-19 has given their commercial swine industry the confidence to expand. The ATM team (Dr. Montserrat Torremorell – College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Dr. Gordon Spronk – Pipestone Veterinary Servic…

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SwineCast 1134, At The Meeting – African Swine Fever and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus Alter China Swine Production

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SwineCast 1134 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison focuses on how African Swine Fever (ASF) and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) have driven changes in farm design and biosecurity in China, allowing China’s swine industry to regain an estimated 80 percent of its swine herd. The ATM team (Dr. Montserrat Torremorell – College…

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SwineCast 1130, At The Meeting – The “re-emergence” of Streptococcus suis

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SwineCast 1130 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison discusses the benefits of using new diagnostic techniques to identify differences in Streptococcus suis strains. An increasing number farms are experiencing higher mortalities associated with virulent strains of Streptococcus suis, and high-health herds are not immune. The ATM te…

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SwineCast 1126, At The Meeting – The World Responds to ASF in Germany

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SwineCast 1126 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison learns more about African Swine Fever in Germany. The discovery of African Swine Fever (ASF) in wild pigs in eastern Germany has drawn a swift global response. The ATM team (Dr. Montserrat Torremorell – College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Dr. Gordon Spronk – …

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SwineCast 1125, At The Meeting – COVID-19 Testing Strategy

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SwineCast 1125 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison hears from Dr. Michael Osterholm, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), University of Minnesota, to learn about COVID-19 testing strategies. The U.S. testing strategy for the COVID-19 virus and delays in obtaining results have left veterinarians with questio…

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SwineCast 1123, At The Meeting – COVID-19 Vaccine Needs a Veterinary Perspective

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SwineCast 1123 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison hears from Dr. Linda Saif, The Ohio State University, to discuss how a COVID vaccine might work. Veterinarians are playing important roles in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and there are similarities between the SARS-2 virus and two coronaviruses that many livestock veter…

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SwineCast 1119, At The Meeting – Influenza, Interpreting The News From China

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SwineCast 1119 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison hears from Dr. Marie Culhane, Professor of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Culhane joins the At The Meeting team to talk about a recent scientific paper on influenza that set off alarm bells worldwide. The paper characterized a known swine influ…

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SwineCast 1114, At The Meeting – COVID-19 Creating Long-lasting Effects On Swine Industry

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SwineCast 1114 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison hears from Mark Greenwood, Chief Diversified Markets Officer with Compeer Financial, on the impact Coronavirus / COVID-19 is having on the business of pork. Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterina…

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SwineCast 1113, At The Meeting – State Veterinarians And The COVID-19 Response

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SwineCast 1113 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison learns from Dr. Beth Thompson, Executive Director of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, about how state veterinarians are helping producers through the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic challenges. Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minneso…

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SwineCast 1112, At The Meeting – COVID-19’s Impact on China’s Swine Industry

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SwineCast 1112 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison hears from Dr. Duan Lianmao and Art Xue of Riverstone Farms about COVID-19’s impact on China’s swine industry. Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veter…

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SwineCast 1111, At The Meeting – The US Government’s Response To COVID-19’s Agricultural Impacts

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SwineCast 1111 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison hears from Rep. Collin Peterson, Minnesota’s 7th Congressional district and Chair of the House Agriculture Committee, about the current U.S. Government’s efforts to help pork producers during the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary M…

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SwineCast 1109, At The Meeting – COVID-19’s Impact on Italy’s Swine Industry

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SwineCast 1109 Show Notes: ‘At The Meeting’ Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison hears from Dr. Gianpietro Sandri, a swine veterinarian with La Pellegrina, a division of Veronesi, about how the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic is impacting Italy’s pork producers. Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon S…