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SwineCast 1060 Show Notes:

• From the 2019 Boehringer Ingelheim AASV Pre-Symposium on March 8 in Orlando, FL:
• Dr. Eduardo Fano, Boehringer Ingelheim, updates us on PCV3, and highlights facts versus myths.
1. PCV3 is widespread in the U.S. and co-infections with PCV2 and PRRSV are commonly found in PCV3 samples,
2. Clinical association: PDNS, Multi-systemic, reproductive failure, PRDC and tremors, and
3. Reproductive Failure has been the most consistent clinical association.

SwineCast 1057 Show Notes:

• From the 2019 Boehringer Ingelheim AASV Pre-Symposium on March 8 in Orlando, FL:
• In this special SwineCast, a special panel discusses the issues of critical importance today with the pork industry and thoughts on the future.
• The panel includes Dr. Dave Bomgaars (President at RC Family Farms and Orange City Veterinary Clinic), Dr. Jim Lowe (Associate Professor and Director of the i-Learning Center, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois), and Bill Davis (Boehringer Ingelheim Director of Government Affairs). The panel is moderated by Dr. John Waddell (Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian).

Shift Happens: Embrace the Change, Lead the Way Nick Tasler, Author, helps you figure out what change means for you and your company [video].

A Discussion About the Challenges and Opportunities Ahead In a panel moderated by Dr. John Waddell (Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian), Dr. Dave Bomgaars (President at RC Family Farms and Orange City Veterinary Clinic), Dr. Jim Lowe (Associate Professor and Director of the i-Learning Center, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois), and Bill Davis (Boehringer Ingelheim Director of Government Affairs) discuss the issues of critical importance today with the pork industry and thoughts on the future [video].

Updates on Government Regulations and Future Elections Bill Davis, Boehringer Ingelheim Director of Government Affairs, reviews the 2018 election activity, impacts on regulation and policy, and what it might mean for the 2020 election [video].

Tech Talk – IAV-S Control: Reminders of What Made Whole Herd Approach (WHA) a Success Dr. Christa Goodell, Boehringer Ingelheim, shares information on IAV-S control and reminds us of what made the Whole Herd Approach a success [video].

Tech Talk – Economic & Production Benefit of 2 PRRS MLV Doses Compared to a Single Dose Vaccination Program in Growing Pigs Dr. Cesar A.A. Moura, Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, Iowa State University, shares research and analysis on the production and economic benefit of 2 PRRS MLV doses compared to a single dose vaccination program on growing pigs. [video].

SwineCast 1056 Show Notes:

• From 2019 American Association of Swine Veterinarians:
• Jonathon Hoek from Premier BioSource and Summit Precision Production, shares how to find good employees.
• Dr. Megan Schnur with Norbrook, Inc. helps us understand the value of reviewing the risks of African Swine Fever coming on to your farm through feed, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceutical products.
• Megan Kuhn with Elanco on how social media can be helpful for swine veterinarians.

Pork Trade Update From the 2019 Minnesota Pork Congress: Erin Borror, United States Meat Export Federation, provides highlights on the key trade issues and what data is available to help divine what will happen next [video].