🇨🇦 The Swine it Podcast Show Canada

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Pol Llonch from the Autonomous University of Barcelona explains how behavior data and sensor technologies are transforming swine welfare assessment. He shares how precision livestock farming tools like computer vision, bioacoustics, and accelerometers can objectively monitor health and positive behaviors, even at the slaughterhouse. Listen now on all major platforms!"Technology should not replace human work, but rather assist it, making management more effective."Meet the guest: Dr. Pol Llonch is a senior researcher at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. His work focuses on innovative strategies to improve swine welfare while reducing livestock’s environmental impact. With expertise in behavior analysis and precision livestock farming technologies, he explores how objective tools can enhance welfare assessment on farms and at slaughterhouses.Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:11) Introduction(03:25) Behavior monitoring(05:41) Sensor technology(09:38) Welfare assessment(15:28) Positive behaviors(15:51) Slaughterhouse indicators(21:50) Final three questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* DietForge* Swine Veterinary Partners- dsm-firmenich𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine it Podcast Show CanadaInstagram: The Swine it Podcast Show CanadaLinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada

In this special New Year episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Mary Louise Penrith from the University of Pretoria explains the global importance of pigs and how transdisciplinary research strengthens biosecurity. She highlights cultural and economic factors shaping pig production and shares practical approaches to improve health and value chains. Start the year with global insight that benefits swine professionals. Listen now on all major platforms."Pigs remain essential in many regions because they support household income, strengthen food security, and sustain cultural practices in places where few other livestock opportunities exist."Meet the guest: Dr. Mary Louise Penrith is an Extraordinary Professor in Veterinary Tropical Diseases at the University of Pretoria and a global authority on African swine fever, pig health, and animal health policy. She has authored extensive scientific literature and serves as President of the Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance. Her work focuses on practical disease management, biosecurity, and sustainable pig systems. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:02) Introduction(02:17) Global pig roles(06:15) Disease risks(10:14) Biosecurity challenges(19:16) Practical measures(23:13) Transdisciplinary work(32:02) Final three questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Swine Veterinary Partners- dsm-firmenich𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine it Podcast Show CanadaInstagram: The Swine it Podcast Show CanadaLinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Derald Holtkamp from Iowa State University unpacks the critical role of biosecurity in modern swine production. He explains how hazard analysis, critical control points, and outbreak investigations can identify gaps and prevent costly failures in disease management. Learn how technology, barn design, and staff training shape stronger defenses against health threats. Listen now on all major platforms!"The whole idea is to identify those biosecurity hazards that are putting the farm at most risk."Meet the guest: Dr. Derald Holtkamp is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Diagnostics and Production Animal Medicine at Iowa State University. His research centers on biosecurity, disease risk assessment, and the economics of animal health, with over 250 invited presentations worldwide. With extensive industry and academic experience, he provides practical insights into managing infectious swine diseases. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:12) Introduction(02:52) Biosecurity hazards(06:33) Critical control points(11:45) Outbreak investigations(16:42) Structural barn design(23:11) Closing recommendations(27:02) Final three questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- dsm-firmenich* Swine Veterinary Partners𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine it Podcast Show CanadaInstagram: The Swine it Podcast Show CanadaLinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada

In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt explores how sensor-based technologies, behavioral science, and data validation are shaping smarter disease prevention strategies. Learn how air filtration, human compliance, and regional risk can impact your operation. Listen now on all major platforms!"There’s no silver bullet. We need to apply biosecurity measures consistently."Meet the guest: Dr. Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt earned his D.M.V. and M.Sc. from the University of Montreal and his Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the University of Minnesota. He is a professor at the University of Montreal, associate director of the World Veterinary Education in Production Animal Health, and a global leader in biosecurity research. His work focuses on infectious disease control in swine production.Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(00:46) Introduction(04:31) Biosecurity insights(07:57) Tech for compliance(14:35) Human behavior training(20:57) Influenza threat overview(27:12) Emerging zoonotic threats(40:19) Final three questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Swine Veterinary Partners- dsm-firmenich𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine it Podcast Show CanadaInstagram: The Swine it Podcast Show CanadaLinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Kevin Vilaca, partner veterinarian at South West Vets, discusses the development of a regional influenza vaccine for pigs. He explains how surveillance, collaboration, and modeling after human seasonal vaccines led to a more proactive approach to swine influenza control. Discover how regional monitoring, regulatory cooperation, and adaptive vaccination are reshaping herd health management. Listen now on all major platforms!"A good surveillance program gives you the power to choose the right strains and act before outbreaks happen."Meet the guest: Dr. Kevin Vilaca graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College and holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology from the University of Guelph. As a partner at South West Vets in Stratford, Ontario, he focuses on swine medicine with a strong interest in vaccines, viral pathogens, and proactive disease control strategies that reduce the economic impact on producers.Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:10) Introduction(03:13) Influenza challenges(07:02) Regional vaccine concept(09:25) Results and benefits(13:10) Surveillance updates(20:25) Future vaccine outlook(25:28) Final three questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Swine Veterinary Partners- dsm-firmenich𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine it Podcast Show CanadaInstagram: The Swine it Podcast Show CanadaLinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada