SDRS (Swine Disease Reporting System) Podcast

SDRS Podcast # 97 - Mr. Mark Schwartz - Regional impact of PRRSV variants and elimination of PEDV

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:15:17 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 97, Published March 3rd, 2026. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) in February 2026. Our guest for this episode is Mr. Mark Schwartz, who earned bachelor's degree in applied economics and animal science, a master's degree in veterinary medicine from University of Minnesota. Mr. Schwartz serves as director of innovation and production optimization at Schwartz farms. He brings deep expertise in advancing PRRS detection, understanding disease transmission and practical biocontainment strategies.

SDRS Report # 96 - Dr. Corrine Fruge - Disease management during outbreaks and control transmission

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:43:00 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 96, Published February 3rd, 2026. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) in January 2026. Our guest for this episode is Dr. Corrine Fruge, who earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois in 2017. Dr. Fruge has been working as a Herd Veterinarian at the Great Plains region for The Maschhoffs for 8 years.

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

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:30:12 GMT

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.

SDRS Podcast # 94 - Dr. Gulherme Cezar - Importance of aggregated diagnostic data for animal health management

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:23:51 GMT

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.

SDRS Podcast # 93 - Dr. Brooke Kitting - Preparing for Winter Through Immunity-boosting Protocols

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:33:59 GMT

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

SDRS Podcast # 92 - Dr. Daniel Boykin - Winter preparedness strategies for swine farms.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:19:57 GMT

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.

SDRS # 91 - Dr. Marcelo Almeida - Trends of E. coli detection in the U.S.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:37:01 GMT

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.

SDRS # 90 - Dr. Maria Pieters - Overview of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae elimination

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:23:28 GMT

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.

SDRS # 89 - Dr. Nicolai Weber - Behind-the-scenes of Denmark's strategy for reducing PRRSV at the national level

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:06:07 GMT

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.

SDRS # 88 - Jenelle Hamblin - Manitoba's PEDV Elimination Plan

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:02:59 GMT

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.

SDRS # 87 - Dr. Kim VanderWaal - New PRRSV variant nomenclature

Tue, 06 May 2025 13:30:31 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 87, Published May 6th, 2025. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until April 2025. In today`s episode, our guest, Dr. Kim VanderWaal, University of Minnesota, discussed the new PRRSV nomenclature, PRRSV clonal expansion, and the impact of multiple PRRSV variants detected in farms.

SDRS # 86 - Dr. Lauren Glowzenski - TGEV completed 4 years without positive PCR cases

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:46:44 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 86, Published April 1st, 2025. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until March 2025. In today`s episode, our guest, Dr. Lauren Glowzenski, Pipestone Veterinary Services, discussed the impact of PRRSV diversity, the hypotheses for TGEV "disappearance," and strategies for handling pathogen co-infections in farms.

SDRS # 85 - Dr. Tayler Bauman - Controlling/eliminating pathogens at finishing sites

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:39:26 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 85, Published March 4th, 2025. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until February 2025. In today`s episode, our guest, Dr. Tyler Bauman, herd veterinarian at The Maschhoffs, discussed the health management strategies in finishing sites for control and elimination of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, Influenza A virus, PEDV, and PRRSV, with a perspective about the different clinical implications of PRRSV L1C.2 and L1C.5

SDRS # 84 - Dr. Paul Yeske - PRRSV Lineage 1C.2

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:38:21 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 84, Published February 4th, 2025. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until January 2025. In today`s episode, our guest, Dr. Paul Yeske, Swine Vet Center, discussed the clinical implications of PRRSV L1C.2, the next steps for the PEDV elimination plan, and M. hyopneumoniae elimination strategies.

SDRS # 83 - SDRS 2024 highlights

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:50 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 83, Published January 7th, 2025. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until December 2024. In today`s episode, the SDRS team broadcasted a 2024-year review of pathogen activity and SDRS project implementations.

SDRS # 82 - Dr. Daniel Boykin - Swine endemic pathogens activity

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:35:38 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 82, Published December 3rd, 2024. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until November 2024. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Daniel Boykin (Smithfield Foods) to discuss endemic pathogen activity in the U.S. and Biosecurity tips for PEDV and PRRSV.

SDRS # 81 - Dr. Lisa Becton - Winter Preparedness Call

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:19:15 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 81, Published November 5th, 2024. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until October 2024. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Lisa Becton (Swine Health Information Center) to discuss better preparation for the increased pathogen activity in the winter and the efforts to eliminate endemic pathogens in the swine industry.

SDRS # 80 - Dr. Janice Ciacci Zanella - Global scenario of Influenza

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:46:23 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 80, Published October 1st, 2024. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until September 2024. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Janice Ciacci Zanella (Embrapa Swine and Poultry, Brazil) to discuss the global scenario of the influenza A virus, the importance of influenza A virus in the swine industry and its public health issues, and finally, strategies for controlling IAV in the farms.

SDRS # 79 - Dr. Hemant Naikare - The importance of Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:09:55 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 79, Published September 3rd, 2024. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until August 2024. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Hemant Naikare (University of Minnesota VDL director) to discuss collaborative projects for the swine industry, strategies to recruit folks from rural communities to work on food animal health, how to engage students in the laboratory/diagnostic career, and the importance of veterinary diagnostic laboratories for public health.

SDRS # 78 - Dr. Jianqiang Zhang - Interpreting PEDV genotype results

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:56:26 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 78, Published August 6th, 2024. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until July 2024. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Jianqiang Zhang (Iowa State University) to discuss how to interpret differential PCRs for PEDV genotypes, the global scenario of enteric coronaviruses, and the PEDV elimination task force

SDRS # 77 - Dr. Deb Murray - Farm management and animal health tips for the summer

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:16:15 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 77, Published July 2nd, 2024. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until June 2024. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Deb Murray (New Fashion Pork) to discuss farm management and animal health tips for the summer and strategies for E.coli control upper and downstream.

SDRS # 76 - Dr. Luc Dufresne - Success stories of regional elimination of PEDV and PRRSV L1C.5

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:34:56 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 76, Published June 4th, 2024. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until May 2024. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Luc Dufresne (Demeter Quebec and Swine Veterinary Partners) to discuss regional biosecurity for control & prevention of pathogen spread; tips and tricks for PEDV elimination initiatives; success stories of regional elimination of PEDV and PRRSV L1C.5; and implications of PRRSV diversity.

SDRS # 75 - Dr. Cameron Schmitt - Influenza A virus monitoring and control strategies.

Tue, 07 May 2024 14:54:50 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 75, Published May 7th, 2024. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until April 2024. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Cameron Schmitt (Pipestone) to discuss Influenza A virus monitoring and control strategies.

SDRS # 74 - Dr. Peter Schneider - Managing pigs in high dense areas.

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:18:25 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 74, Published April 2nd, 2024. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until March 2024. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Peter Schneider (Innovative Agriculture Solutions) to discuss managing animal health in highly dense areas.

SDRS # 73 - Dr. Lauren Glowzenski - Solutions for PEDV activity in the winter

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:01:12 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 73, Published March 5th, 2024. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until February 2024. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Lauren Glowzenski (JBS) to discuss solutions for decreasing PEDV activity in farms and PRRSV ORF5 sequence regional diversity.

SDRS # 72 - Dr. Brigitte Mason - PRRSV L1C.5 (variant) movement to the eastern corn belt states

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:46:30 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 72, Published February 6th, 2024. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until January 2024. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Brigitte Mason (Country View Family Farms) about the PRRSV L1C.5 (variant) movement to the eastern corn belt states and disease management in the winter months.

SDRS #71 - SDRS 2023 highlights

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:30:45 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 71, Published January 2nd, 2024. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until December 2023. In today`s episode, the SDRS hosts discussed the highlights of 2023, going through the major findings of each pathogen monitored by the project

SDRS # 70 - Dr. Jianqiang Zhang - New PRRSV lineage classification system

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:57:00 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 70, Published December 5th, 2023. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until November 2023. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Jianqiang Zhang (Iowa State University) to discuss the benefits of the new PRRSV lineage classification system.

SDRS # 69 - Dr. William Hollis - Endemic disease outbreak preparedness

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:29:42 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 69, Published November 7th, 2023. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until October 2023. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. William Hollis (Carthage System and AASV president) to discuss endemic disease outbreak preparedness, disease management, and elimination

SDRS # 68 - Dr. Gustavo Silva - Usage of Diagnostic and Production Data for Disease Surveillance

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:15:18 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 68, Published October 3rd, 2023. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until September 2023. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Gustavo Silva (Iowa State University) to discuss the importance of disease diagnostics for production management and the cost of M. hyopneumoniae elimination.

SDRS # 67 - Dr. Craig Bowen - Purdue ADDL joins the SDRS project.

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:00:24 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 67, Published September 5th, 2023. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until August 2023. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Craig Bowen (Purdue University) to discuss Purdue ADDL contributions, motivations to join the SDRS project, and the expected benefits for swine stakeholders.

SDRS # 66 - Dr. Thomas Petznick - Sapovirus Control Strategies

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:14:18 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 66, Published August 1st, 2023. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until July 2023. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Thomas Petznick (ArkCare) to discuss the PRRSV scenario in Nebraska, enteric coronavirus biosecurity strategies, and Sapovirus epidemiology

SDRS # 65 - SDRS expansion through USDA-NIFA funding.

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:39:09 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 65, Published July 3rd, 2023. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until June 2023. In today`s episode, the SDRS team discussed the project's new developments through the USDA-NIFA funding: Monitoring new PRRSV variants, traceability of pathogen co-detections, SDRS representativeness, and further developments

SDRS # 64 - Dr. Pablo Pineyro - PCV2 monitoring strategies

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:05:04 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 64, Published June 6th, 2023. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until May 2023. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Pablo Pineyro (Iowa State University) to discuss PCV2 monitoring strategies, Porcine Circovirus Associated Disease (PCVAD) in vaccinated herds, and PCV2 genotyping.

SDRS # 63 - Dr. Amy Maschhoff - Eliminating Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae from a production system

Tue, 02 May 2023 15:41:28 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 63, Published May 2nd, 2023. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until April 2023. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Amy Maschhoff (The Maschhoffs) to discuss tips and pitfalls for eliminating Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae from a large production system

SDRS # 62 - Dr. Maria Clavijo - Streptococcus suis dynamics

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:04:01 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 62, Published April 4th, 2023. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until March 2023. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Maria Clavijo (Iowa State University) to discuss Streptococcus suis dynamics, diagnostic process, and interventions to control the clinical expression of this pathogen.

SDRS # 61 - Dr. Rebecca Robbins - PRRSV L1C variant moving to US eastern states.

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:00:40 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 61, Published March 7th, 2023. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until February 2023. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Rebecca Robbins (PIC) to discuss the dissemination of the PRRSV L1C variant in US eastern states, enteric coronaviruses elimination, and usage of SDRS data for animal health decisions.

SDRS # 60 - Dr. Jordan Gebhardt - Feed biosecurity

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:32:25 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 60, Published February 7th, 2023. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until January 2023. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Jordan Gebhardt (Kansas State University) to discuss the dissemination of swine pathogens through animal feed manufacturing facilities, feed mitigation and biosecurity strategies, and Swine Health Improvement Plan (US SHIP) initiatives on feed biosecurity.

SDRS #59 - Dr. Clayton Johnson - The missing puzzle in PRRSV control

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 22:16:15 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 59, Published January 3rd, 2022. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until December 2022. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Clayton Johnson (Carthage Veterinary Services) for an important discussion about the missing puzzle in PRRSV control, PRRSV Lineage 1C variant strain scenario, Lineage 1C RFLP 1-2-4 emergence, and PEDV elimination programs.

SDRS #58 - Dr. Daniel Boykin - How to mitigate the co-infection of respiratory pathogens in farms

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 22:45:34 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 58, Published December 6th, 2022. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until November 2022. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Daniel Boykin (Cactus Family Farms) for an important discussion about how to mitigate the co-infection of respiratory pathogens in farms, what is new in PEDV control strategies, and the increased number of Streptococcus suis in the field.

SDRS # 57 - Dr. Andréia G. Arruda - Spatial epidemiology applied to PRRSV regional control

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:18:59 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 57, Published November 1st, 2022. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until Ocotber 2022. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Andréia Gonçalves Arruda (Ohio State University) for an important discussion about spatial epidemiology applied to PRRSV regional control, Herd repopulation, and impact of multiple PRRSV strains in production systems.

SDRS #56 - Dr. Andrew Bowman - Influenza A virus bi-directional transmission

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:13:53 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 56, Published October 4th, 2022. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until September 2022. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Andrew Bowman (Ohio State University) for an important discussion about the dynamics of influenza A virus (IAV) bi-directional transmission, Influenza spillover cases in agricultural fairs, and importance of IAV vaccination in decreasing public health risks.

SDRS #55 - Dr. Jianqiang Zhang - What's new regarding PRRSV isolation?

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:46:11 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 55, Published September 6th, 2022. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until August 2022. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Jianqiang Zhang (Iowa State University) for an important discussion about PRRSV isolation, comparison of PRRSV sequences from virus isolates versus clinical samples, and updates on clinical consequences of PRRSV 1-4-4 L1C variant infection.

SDRS #54 - Dr. Marcelo Almeida - Post-weaning colibacillosis

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:24:56 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 54, Published August 2nd, 2022. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until July 2022. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Marcelo Almeida (Iowa State University) for an important discussion about post-weaning colibacillosis, APP outbreak investigation, and the importance of population-based samples for disease monitoring.

SDRS #53 - Dr. Fernando Bortolozzo - Pre-weaning mortality

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:12:10 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 53, Published July 5th, 2022. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until June 2022. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Fernando Bortolozzo (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil) for an important discussion about pre-weaning mortality - US x Latin America, the Importance of day 1 care, cross-fostering, and colostrum intake, and actions to improve pre-weaning mortality.

SDRS #52 - Dr. Guilherme Arruda Cezar - SDRS new features and next steps

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:34:58 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 52, Published June 7th, 2022. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until May 2022. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Guilherme Cezar (New SDRS member) for an important discussion about SDRS new features and next steps, increased PEDV activity among the US states, and PRRSV activity in the US: lineages and regional spikes.

SDRS #51 - Dr. Dustin Oedekoven - Industry preparedness for foreign animal diseases

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:28:53 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 51, Published May 3rd, 2022. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until April 2022. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Dustin Oedekoven (Chief Veterinarian at the National Pork Board and President of the United States Animal Health Association) for an important discussion about industry preparedness for foreign animal diseases, the collaboration between regulatory and industry organizations, and applying tools for controlling endemic pathogens.

SDRS # 50 - Drs. Brigitte Mason , Paul Yeske, Phillip Gauger , and Tara Donovan - Taking full advantage of diagnostic data for decision-making

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:14:02 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 50, Published April 5th, 2022. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until March 2022. In today`s episode, we invited Drs. Brigitte Mason (Country View Farms & SDRS advisory member), Paul Yeske (Swine Vet Center & SDRS advisory member), Phillip Gauger (Iowa State University), and Tara Donovan (The Hanor Company & SDRS advisory member) for an important discussion about taking full advantage of diagnostic data for decision-making, next low hanging fruits to keep improving biosecurity, and recent advancements on PRRSV management.

SDRS #49 - 5 VDL champions - What is the value of swine diagnostic data?

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:05:14 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 49, Published February 1st, 2022. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until January 2022. In today`s episode, we invited Drs. Rodger Main (Iowa State University), Jerry Torrison (University of Minnesota), Franco Matias (Kansas State University), Angela Pillatzki (South Dakota State University), and Melanie Prarat (Ohio Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory) for an important discussion about What is the value of swine diagnostic data? And the importance of collaborative efforts for FAD preparedness and surveillance.

SDRS # 48 - Update on Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae cases

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:56:57 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 25, Published January 4th, 2022. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until December 2021. In today`s episode, the SDRS team talked about Update on Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae cases, January increased activity of PEDV and PDCoV, and recent PRRSV activity in US.

SDRS # 47 - Dr. Luc Dufresne - Designing successful control or elimination program for PRRSV

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:52:59 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 47, Published January 4th, 2022. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until December 2021. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Luc Dufresne (Seaboard foods & SDRS Advisory member) for an important discussion about Designing successful control or elimination program for PRRSV, experience, and knowledge obtained by intensive monitoring of growing sites for enteric coronaviruses.

SDRS #46 - Dr. Peter Schneider - Surveillance opportunities in growing pigs

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:30:31 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 46, Published December 7th, 2021. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until November 2021. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Peter Schneider (Innovative Agriculture Solutions & SDRS advisory member) for an important discussion about Surveillance opportunities in growing pigs, PRRSV dynamics - opportunities and pitfalls between sow farm and growing pigs, and lessons learned since its introduction in US.

SDRS #45 - Dr. Brigitte Mason - Building capacity to deal with 1-4-4 L1C PRRS variant.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:15:09 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 25, Published November 2nd, 2021. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until October 2021. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Brigitte Mason (Country View Farms & SDRS advisory member) for an important discussion about building capacity to deal with 1-4-4 L1C PRRS variant, Practical tips on PRRSV prevention, and managing porcine enteric coronavirus at regional levels.

SDRS #44 - Addition of Ohio Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory to the SDRS

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:06:57 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 44, Published October 5th, 2021. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until February 2021. In today`s episode, the Ohio Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory joins the SDRS project!

SDRS #43 - Dr. John Deen - Sow Mortality

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:00:05 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 43, Published September 7th, 2021. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until August 2021. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. John Deen (University of Minnesota) for an important discussion about sow mortality: the importance of prolapse, lameness, and gilt development, Using field data to understand this issue; and the risk factors associated.

SDRS #42 - Dr. Daniel Linhares - Time to stability (TTS) & baseline production (TTBP)

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:33:36 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 42, Published August 3rd, 2021. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until July 2021. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Daniel Linhares (Iowa State University) for an important discussion about Time to stability (TTS) & baseline production (TTBP), and the importance of growing pigs for PRRS epidemiology.

SDRS #41 - Dr. Montserrat Torremorell - Management and control of Influenza A virus

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:25:49 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 41, Published July 6th, 2021. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until June 2021. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Montserrat Torremorel (University of Minnesota) for an important discussion about the Management and control of the Influenza A virus, and PRRSV dynamics.

SDRS #40 - Dr. Paul Yeske - Managing PRRSV outbreaks & preventing spread

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:18:19 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 40, Published June 1st, 2021. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until May 2021. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Paul Yeske (Swine Vet Center) for an important discussion about PRRS 1-4-4: Managing PRRSV outbreaks & preventing spread, recent activity, and coordinated regional control approach.

SDRS #39 - Dr. Eric Burrough - Seasonal activity of Lawsonia intracellularis

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:44:38 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 25, Published May 2nd, 2021. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until April 2021. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Eric Burrough (Iowa State University) for an important discussion about the Seasonal activity of Lawsonia intracellularis, increased diagnosis of Streptococcus suis, and how to take full advantage of VDL diagnostic data.

SDRS #38 - Educational interactive disease diagnosis dashboard tool

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:30:07 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 25, Published April 6th, 2021. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until March 2021. In today`s episode, the SDRS team introduces the educational interactive disease diagnosis dashboard tool.

SDRS # 37 - Dr. Cesar Corzo - PRRSV RFLP 1-4-4

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:17:32 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 25, Published March 2nd, 2021. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until February 2021. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Cesar Corzo (University of Minnesota) for an important discussion about PRRS 1-4-4, PRRSV activity during this winter season, and aggregated data for animal health interventions.

SDRS #36 - Highlights of 2020

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:12:11 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 25, Published February 2nd, 2021. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until January 2021. In today`s episode, the SDRS team discussed the highlights of swine disease monitoring in 2022.

SDRS #35 - Dr. Deborah Murray - Strategies to manage and prevent PRRSV herd contamination

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:05:08 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 35, Published January 5th, 2021. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until December 2020. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Deborah Murray (New Fashion Pork & SDRS advisory member) for an important discussion about strategies to manage and prevent PRRSV herd contamination, current strategies and lessons learned since PEDV introduction, and monitoring and controlling Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae.

SDRS #34 - Dr. Clayton Johnson - Managing endemic respiratory pathogens

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:56:06 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 34, Published December 1st, 2020. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until November 2020. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Clayton Johnson (Carthage Veterinary Services) for an important discussion about managing endemic respiratory pathogens, strategies to prevent the seasonal spike of PRRSV activity, and what have we learned since PEDV introduction.

SDRS #33 - Dr. Tara Donovan - Using integrated health and productivity data to prevent and manage swine diseases

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:45:35 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 33, Published November 3rd, 2020. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until October 2020. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Tara Donovan (The Hanor Company & SDRS Advisory member) for an important discussion about using integrated health and productivity data to prevent and manage swine diseases; Key aspects of monitoring breeding herds and growing sites for PRRSV; and managing enteric coronaviruses and mycoplasma

SDRS #32 - Mr. Mark Schwartz - Novel monitoring strategy for farrowing units

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:38:47 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 32, Published October 6th, 2020. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until September 2020. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Mark Schwartz (Schwartz Farms & SDRS advisory member) for an important discussion about a novel monitoring strategy for farrowing units and the importance and value of veterinary diagnostic.

SDRS #31 - Dr. Derald Holtkamp - Effectiveness of the swine industry in managing PRRS Virus

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:32:30 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 31, Published September 1st, 2020. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until August 2020. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Derald Holtkamp (Iowa State University) for an important discussion about the Effectiveness of the swine industry in managing PRRSV; strategies to prevent the expected increase in virus activity this fall; benefits of mycoplasma elimination programs.

SDRS #30 - Dr. Rodger Main and Dr. Jerry Torrison - Importance of mutual collaboration between VDLs

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:36:28 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 25, Published August 4th, 2020. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until July 2020. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Rodger Main (Iowa State University) and Dr. Jerry Torrison (University of Minnesota) for an important discussion about the importance of mutual collaboration between VDLs, understanding diagnostic data from endemic pathogens, and strengthening communication between swine practitioners & diagnosticians.

SDRS #29 - Dr. Giovani Trevisan - How SDRS data is analyzed and interpreted

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:30:50 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 29, Published July 7th, 2020. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until June 2020. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Giovani Trevisan (Iowa State University) for an important discussion about how SDRS data is analyzed and interpreted and the implications and applications of the SDRS tools.

SDRS #28 – Dr. Emily Byers - Role of PCV3 on disease infections

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:21:35 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 28, Published June 2nd, 2020. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until May 2020. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Emily Byers (Prestage Farms) for an important discussion about the role of PCV3 on disease infections, PRRSV type 1 dynamics, and the impact of COVID-19 on whole-herd swine health.

SDRS #27 - Dr. Paul Yeske - Health challenges affecting swine herds

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:26:15 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 27, Published May 5th, 2020. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until April 2020. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Paul Yeske (Swine Vet Center) for an important discussion about health challenges affecting swine herds, and aspects to consider in disease control and elimination programs this summer.

SDRS #26 - Dr. Melissa Hensch - Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae elimination strategies

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:19:18 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 26, Published April 7th, 2020. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until March 2020. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Melissa Hensch (The Maschhoffs Company & SDRS advisory member) for an important discussion about Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae monitoring and elimination strategies from a production system standpoint.

SDRS #25 - Dr. Kent J. Schwartz - Application of Dx code

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:02:29 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 25, Published March 3rd, 2020. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until February 2020. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Kent J. Schwartz (Iowa State University) for an important discussion about the concept and application of Dx code; Envisioning future usage for SDRS data.

SDRS #24 - Dr. Rebecca Robbins - Monitoring growing pigs for enteric coronavirus

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:34:53 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 24, Published February 4th, 2029. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until January 2020. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Rebecca Robbins (Seaboard Foods) for an important discussion about monitoring growing pigs for enteric coronavirus detection; biosecurity, and biocontainment on breeding herds.

SDRS #23 - Dr. Cesar Corzo - Importance of growing pigs in the ecology of diseases

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:46:27 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 23, Published January 7th, 2019. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until December 2019. In today`s episode, we invited Dr. Cesar Corzo (University of Minnesota) for an important discussion about the Importance of growing pigs in the ecology of PRRSV, enteric coronaviruses, and other pathogens: a need for biosecurity!

SDRS #22 - Increased activity of PRRSV and enteric pathogens

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:06:42 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 22, Published December 2nd, 2019. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until November 2019.

SDRS #20 - Main specimens submitted for PRRSV

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:25:14 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 20, Published September 1st, 2019. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until September 2019. In today`s episode, the SDRS team discussed the main specimens submitted for PRRSV PCR detection throughout the years.

SDRS #19 - The algorithms behind the scenes

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:04:34 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 19, Published September 3rd, 2019. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until August 2019. In today`s episode, the SDRS team discussed the algorithms behind the scenes when monitoring swine disease detection.

SDRS #18 - Monitoring swine disease through diagnostic codes

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:52:01 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 14, Published April 2nd, 2019. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until July 2019. In today`s episode, the SDRS team discussed monitoring swine disease detection through diagnostic codes.

SDRS #17

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:48:50 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 17, Published July 2nd, 2019. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until June 2019.

SDRS #16

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:31:14 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 16, Published June 4th, 2019. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until May 2019.

SDRS #15

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:28:21 GMT

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 14, Published May 7th, 2019. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America until April 2019.

SDRS #14

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 18:23:15 GMT