🇨🇦 The Swine it Podcast Show Canada

• Dr. Kevin Vilaca: Swine Influenza and Regional Vaccination | Ep. 143

  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

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• Dr. Felipe Hickmann: Nutritional Strategies to Optimize Biogas Production | Ep. 142

  In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Felipe Hickmann from Laval University explores how nutritional strategies and manure management impact biogas production in pig farming. He breaks down the science behind anaerobic digestion at low temperatures and explains how dietary adjustments affect methane production and environmental sustainability. Learn how producers can reduce emissions and improve resource efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!"Lowering crude protein can reduce nitrogen in manure, but only if animal intake doesn’t compensate by increasing feed consumption."Meet the guest: Dr. Felipe Hickmann is a PhD research assistant at Laval University, specializing in swine and poultry sustainability. With extensive experience in manure management, nutritional strategies, and precision livestock technologies, he contributes to improving environmental outcomes in animal agriculture.Click here to read the full research article!Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:13) Introduction(03:33) Biogas production basics(05:20) Manure nutrient variability(10:56) Ammonia inhibition issues(14:53) Crude protein impact(23:23) Research insights(30:24) Closing thoughtsThe 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

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• Dr. Elisa Crisci: Tools for PRRSV | Ep. 141

  In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Elisa Crisci, Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University, shares details on the USDA-funded PreProPRRSV project. She explains how a new immune biobank system helps predict immune responses to PRRSV strains, aiming to guide swine veterinarians in selecting more effective strategies. Learn how this tool supports precision health management in the face of high viral mutation rates. Listen now on all major platforms!"The PreProPRRSV project aims to provide veterinarians with tools to reduce disease burden through prediction and proactive strategies."Meet the guest: Dr. Elisa Crisci is an Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University, specializing in swine virology and immunology. With over 20 years of experience, she focuses on host-virus interactions, PRRS, influenza, vaccine response, and the use of pigs as biomedical models. Her work is shaping how viral diseases are understood and managed 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(01:06) Introduction(03:46) PreProPRRSV project(05:41) PRRSV challenges(07:56) Biobank testing(11:06) PRRS strain classification(15:31) Update challenges in PRRS(21:16) 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

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• Dr. Danyel Dalto: Vitamins Impact on Gilts and Sows | Ep. 140

  In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Danyel Dalto, research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, shares insights on increasing dietary vitamins and their effects on gilts and sows. He explains its effects on reproductive performance, piglet immunity, and vaccine response, highlighting implications for future feeding strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!"By increasing the dietary vitamin levels during gestation, the study not only avoided the reduction in piglets born alive but also increased their average birth weight by over 20%.”Meet the guest: Dr. Danyel Bueno Dalto is a veterinarian from Brazil who earned his Master’s and Ph.D. in Animal Science from Universidade Estadual de Londrina. Currently a research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, his work focuses on swine nutrition, particularly the metabolism of vitamins and trace minerals. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!Dr. Jon Bergstrom: Vitamin D in Swine Diets | Ep. 95Dr. Marie-Pierre Létourneau Montminy: Mycotoxins & Mineral Metabolism | Ep. 100What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:07) Introduction(03:52) Vitamin metabolism research(08:21) Reproductive performance results(12:27) Piglet growth response(21:37) Supplementation strategies(24:37) Vitamin D and C trials(31:09) 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

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• Jenelle Hamblin: Disease Preparedness Planning | Ep. 139

  In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Jenelle Hamblin, Director of Swine Health at Manitoba Pork, discusses the essential components of disease preparedness planning for the swine industry. She shares key lessons from Manitoba’s successful Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) elimination efforts and outlines strategies for collaboration between producers, veterinarians, and industry partners. Listen now on all major platforms!"Biosecurity doesn’t stop at the farm. We need to think about prevention in transport, high-traffic facilities, and throughout the value chain."Meet the guest: Jenelle Hamblin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and a Master’s in Animal Sciences from the University of Manitoba. With experience spanning Manitoba Agriculture and Manitoba Pork, she has led swine health initiatives focusing on biosecurity, emergency management, and industry collaboration. As Director of Swine Health, she coordinates disease preparedness efforts that strengthen Canada’s swine sector.Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:04) Introduction(04:32) Disease preparedness(05:50) Biosecurity strategies(07:44) Industry collaboration(11:54) Emergency planning(20:06) Biggest learnings(26:08) 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

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