In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Amy Schmidt from University of Nebraska–Lincoln explains the true value of integrating livestock and crop systems. She discusses sustainable manure application, overcoming misconceptions about its environmental impact, and how nutrient management ties directly to soil health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Manure is not inherently bad for the environment. It's about how it's handled and managed."

Meet the guest: Dr. Amy Schmidt received her B.S. and M.S. in Agricultural Engineering from Iowa State University and her Ph.D. in Biological Engineering from Mississippi State University. She is currently a professor at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where her research focuses on manure utilization, livestock regulatory policy, and emerging contaminants in agriculture. Her academic career supports integrated systems that improve soil quality and environmental outcomes.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:39) Introduction
• (04:49) Nebraska livestock-crop landscape
• (08:29) Manure application benefits
• (14:04) Bridging crop and livestock
• (24:28) Application challenges
• (29:16) Research projects insights
• (01:39) 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. Joseph Thomas, diagnostic pathologist at the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, shares how applied diagnostics are used to better understand swine health issues. He discusses seasonal disease patterns, critical respiratory and enteric pathogens, and how diagnostic labs support veterinarians and producers in strategic decision-making. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The ability to connect histopathology with ancillary assays and clinical context defines the role of a diagnostic pathologist."

Meet the guest: Dr. Joseph Thomas is a diagnostic pathologist at the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. He holds a DVM and graduate training in swine from Iowa State. His previous roles include associate veterinarian and production manager at AMVC, and service in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps. Now a diagnostic pathologist at the ISU VDL, his work focuses on applied diagnostics for swine health.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:47) Introduction
• (03:23) Diagnostic case strategies
• (05:34) Seasonal swine diseases
• (07:54) Mycoplasma observations
• (13:55) PRRS insights
• (21:54) Keys to effective diagnostics
• (28:41) 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. Young Dal Jang from the University of Georgia explores iron nutrition in piglets and its impact on health and growth. He explains why iron is crucial for development, the risks associated with deficiency, and how various injection strategies impact performance. You’ll learn practical insights on iron requirements, retention, timing, and supplementation. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Iron is required for hemoglobin synthesis, myoglobin synthesis, and antioxidant enzyme activity in pigs."

Meet the guest: Dr. Young Dal Jang is an Assistant Professor of Non-Ruminant Nutrition at the University of Georgia. He earned his Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry from Seoul National University and has conducted extensive research on swine nutrition, focusing on trace minerals, vitamins, and functional feed additives. His current work emphasizes iron strategies to enhance piglet health, immunity, and growth.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:27) Introduction
• (04:09) Iron’s role in piglets
• (06:44) Iron requirements
• (11:27) Hemoglobin and growth
• (13:57) Two shots vs one
• (18:44) Post-weaning iron diets
• (32:01) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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