In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Francisco Domingues, Global Head of Swine Nutrition and Health, explains how feed can act as a fomite for major swine pathogens. He reviews evidence on PED, ASF, PRRS, and Seneca virus, and outlines practical strategies to strengthen feed biosecurity, validate mitigation tools, and standardize protocols across systems. Learn how to reduce risk and protect herd stability. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Feed represents a daily and high volume exposure route, increasing the probability of pathogen introduction when preventive controls are inconsistent or insufficient.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Francisco Domingues is a veterinarian with an MSc and PhD in swine nutrition and more than twenty years of global experience in technical services, feed mill operations, farm management, and biosecurity. As Global Head of Swine Nutrition and Health, he leads R&D and technical support initiatives focused on strengthening swine production systems.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:29) Introduction
• (03:09) Feed as vector
• (05:03) Key viral threats
• (10:23) Feed hygiene
• (17:06) Implementation challenges
• (17:35) Risk based ROI
• (22:21) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Stephen Hall, pig production consultant and data analyst, explains the One-Pig Analysis within the 3E lifecycle and linear productivity frameworks. He outlines why linear productivity matters, where science and technology misalign with commercial needs, and how alignment should begin at farm level. Stephen also explores how far linear productivity extends across the lifecycle. Listen now on all major platforms.

"Lifecycle analysis turns existing farm data into insight that directly informs better husbandry decisions."

Meet the guest: Stephen Hall is a pig production consultant, journalist, and international data analyst with over five decades of experience across farm production, genetics, and performance recording. As the developer of the 3E One-Pig Analysis and Gilt Watch Together, his work focuses on precision husbandry, lifecycle analysis, and sustainable productivity.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:39) Introduction
• (05:24) 3E One-Pig Analysis
• (07:29) Parity retention
• (17:19) Precision economics
• (19:49) Gilt development
• (25:40) Science alignment
• (34:48) Final three questions

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Declan Schroeder, Professor of Virology at the University of Minnesota, explains how viability PCR improves virus detection in swine systems. He discusses how this molecular approach distinguishes intact virus particles from residual genetic material, helping evaluate biosecurity risks, feed contamination, and mitigation strategies. Dr. Schroeder also highlights how the method supports better decision-making in disease prevention. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Quantitative PCR methods allow detection down to extremely low genomic copy numbers, making viability PCR one of the most sensitive virus detection approaches available."

Meet the guest: Dr. Declan Schroeder is a Professor of Virology in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on molecular virology, genomics, and virus detection across animal and environmental systems, including swine health challenges such as PRRSV, PEDV, and influenza. His work explores advanced diagnostic tools that improve virus detection and biosecurity decision-making in production systems.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:25) Introduction
• (04:25) Viability PCR explained
• (13:06) Sample handling importance
• (15:46) Biosecurity applications
• (21:32) Feed matrix effects
• (24:59) Detection sensitivity
• (36:33) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Bill Cumbie, Founder and CEO of Pancopia and an environmental engineer, explains how biological water treatment can turn swine wastewater into cleaner water and stronger farm margins. Drawing from NASA-funded research and municipal wastewater expertise, he shares how FreshFlush reduces ammonia, improves barn air quality, and increases pork production. Discover how waste can become a resource. Listen now on all major platforms!

Erratum: Mortality was reduced by 31%, not 36% as mentioned.

“If a farmer cannot afford to install a system that cleans the environment without risking bankruptcy, implementation will never occur regardless of environmental benefit.”

Meet the guest: Bill Cumbie, P.E., is the Founder and CEO of Pancopia, where he develops biological nutrient and water systems for livestock operations. With over four decades of experience in environmental engineering, including municipal wastewater leadership and NASA-funded research, his work focuses on ammonia reduction, nitrogen recovery, and improving swine production efficiency.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:04) Introduction
• (04:16) Animal wastewater opportunity
• (05:15) Thin farm margins
• (06:33) Mortality reduction data
• (09:06) Lagoon ammonia challenge
• (11:23) Funding and scale-up
• (16:22) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Pedro Medel, Director at Innovabiotics, discusses how organic acids and monoglycerides support swine production as systems move away from antibiotics and zinc oxide. He explains dose strategies, hygiene control across the full feed chain, and how combining additives improves gut health and bacterial control. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Organic acids are able to maintain the hygiene in all the points of the pork production, not only in one specific point.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Pedro Medel holds a PhD in Animal Nutrition from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and serves as Director at Innovabiotics in Spain. With extensive experience in feed additives, experimental research, and regulatory projects in the European Union, his work focuses on swine nutrition, gut health, and feed hygiene strategies.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:28) Introduction
• (03:34) Organic acids' role
• (05:51) Dose differences
• (10:08) Full chain hygiene
• (12:11) Monoglycerides explained
• (15:17) Implementation strategy
• (24:25) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Stacie Crowder from Land O’Lakes, who currently works as Director of Additive Sales and Technical Innovation Fortiva, discusses the growing importance of feed biosecurity in modern swine production. She explains how producers can identify contamination risks, strengthen protocols, and choose the right feed additive strategies for each operation. Listen now on all major platforms!

"We’ve learned that certain pathogens can survive in feed, which forces us to rethink biosecurity beyond people and equipment."

Meet the guest: Dr. Stacie Crowder is the Director of Additive Sales and Technical Innovation Fortiva at Land O’Lakes, where she leads the Fortiva innovation team. With over two decades of experience in animal nutrition, she focuses on developing non-medicated feed additives that enhance animal resilience and support swine health. She holds a Ph.D. in Monogastric Nutrition from Purdue University.

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Dr. Stacie Crowder: Feed Additives & PRRS | Ep. 295

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:41) Introduction
• (02:26) Feed biosecurity overview
• (05:10) Contamination risks
• (10:20) Producer considerations
• (14:41) Additive technologies
• (17:21) Future innovations
• (21:25) Final questions

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In this special episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, marking International Women’s Day, Dr. Kate Plush from SunPork Group shares practical insights on how free farrowing systems can support sow welfare without raising piglet losses. She walks through the maternity ring concept and what it means for sow behavior, piglet survival, team safety, and barn space limitations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The oval ring controls lying behavior without restricting movement, allowing natural postures while reducing piglet crushing risk."

Meet the guest: Dr. Kate Plush holds a PhD in Animal Sciences from the University of Adelaide and serves as Science, Technology, and Adoption Manager at SunPork Group in Australia. Her work focuses on sow and piglet welfare, reproductive performance, and translating research into commercial pork systems.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:11) Introduction
• (05:46) Farrowing ring design
• (08:41) Welfare evidence
• (16:01) Piglet outcomes
• (19:55) Performance data
• (24:26) Future plans
• (27:14) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Chad Stahl, Director of Innovation at Standard Nutrition, explains why managing inflammation is critical for swine performance and efficiency. He discusses the balance between normal and excessive immune responses, nutritional strategies to control oxidative stress, and practical tools to support gut and systemic health. Learn science-based insights for swine professionals focused on improving productivity and herd outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!

“The goal is not eliminating inflammation but managing it so immune responses match the actual level of challenge.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Chad Stahl is Director of Innovation at Standard Nutrition, where he focuses on science-based innovation for animal agriculture. He has held academic leadership roles at the University of Maryland, North Carolina State University, and Iowa State University, and previously worked as a biologist at the FDA. His work centers on nutrition, controlling inflammation, and improving efficiency in swine production.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:15) Introduction
• (02:19) Inflammation purpose
• (03:38) Inflammation cascades
• (04:51) Nutritional strategies
• (07:48) Oxidative stress
• (09:59) Applied solutions
• (17:37) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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