In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Darwin Reicks from Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting continues to share expert knowledge on boar stud facilities, focusing on facility design, water system hygiene, and air filtration. He also addresses biosecurity protocols and the importance of behavior management to improve productivity, safety, and efficiency of swine operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Boar studs built during the rapid shift to artificial insemination need more than simple updates; there's real opportunity to improve welfare, boar flow, and staff safety."

Meet the guest: Dr. Darwin Reicks earned his B.S. and DVM from Iowa State University. With over 31 years of swine veterinary experience, he currently leads Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting. His extensive research and global consulting have made him a recognized authority in disease control and reproductive health in pigs.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:29) Introduction
• (02:24) Boar facility remodeling
• (03:39) Water system hygiene
• (14:62) Air filtration practices
• (20:49) Pen vs stall design
• (24:42) Swine health focus areas
• (32:19) Final questions

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- dsm-firmenich

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Darwin Reicks from Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting unpacks the key challenges of pathogen transmission through boar semen in swine production. From the risks of PRRS and Senecavirus to the limitations of current diagnostic protocols, he outlines what producers need to know. Discover how semen testing and boar stud monitoring contribute to stronger reproductive biosecurity. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Any virus with systemic circulation or affinity for reproductive tissue is likely to be shed in semen."

Meet the guest: Dr. Darwin Reicks earned his B.S. and DVM from Iowa State University. With over 31 years of swine veterinary experience, he currently leads Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting. His extensive research and global consulting have made him a recognized authority in disease control and reproductive health in pigs.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:25) Introduction
• (05:32) Disease transmission in semen
• (09:36) PRRS elimination
• (19:01) Boar monitoring
• (24:52) Testing and logistics
• (28:15) Reducing transmission risks
• (36:50) Closing thoughts

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* SunHy

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- Pharmacosmos

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- Fortiva

- Pancopia™

- AB Vista

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Virginie Blanvillain from AB Vista explores the role of gut microbiome biomarkers in modern swine nutrition. She unpacks the relevance of microbial function over taxonomy, how inflammation indicators like calprotectin provide insight, and why sample-based data may revolutionize decision-making in production. Learn practical ways to monitor gut health in your herd. Listen now on all major platforms!

“The advantage of the gut health markers is that they help understand what’s happening inside the animal at a given point in time.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Virginie Blanvillain earned her Ph.D. and Master's in Animal Nutrition from AgroParisTech, France. She brings global experience across research and industry, with deep expertise in swine nutrition, gut health, and biomarker-based diagnostics. As Global Services Manager at AB Vista, she helps advance nutritional solutions that support intestinal integrity in monogastrics.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:31) Introduction
• (04:24) Gut health definition
• (05:56) Key gut markers
• (09:14) AI or traditional analysis
• (13:26) Sampling strategies
• (17:12) Predictive biomarker potential
• (23:50) Closing thoughts

The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

AB Vista

* SunHy

* Adisseo

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* National Pork Board

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- Pharmacosmos

- Lucta

- Fortiva

- Pancopia™

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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