Dr. Anastasia Vlasova: Managing Rotavirus in Swine | Ep. 266

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Anastasia Vlasova, from the Ohio State University, explores the persistent challenges of rotaviruses in swine herds. She discusses the complexities of vaccination, the emergence of new virus genotypes, and the impact of management practices on disease prevalence. Tune in to learn practical approaches to improving herd immunity and rotavirus control in swine operations."The main problem is that the rotaviruses are everywhere. It's virtually impossible to find serum-negative herds, and that represents a challenge for vaccination and other control strategies."Meet the guest:Dr. Anastasia Vlasova is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University with over 18 years of experience in virology and molecular biology. She holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and Virology from the Ivanovsky Institute for Virology and a DVM from Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology. Dr. Vlasova has an extensive research background, particularly in studying viral pathogens affecting animal health. Her work focuses on the evolution and characteristics of viruses, including PEDV and rotavirus, making her a leading expert in swine virology.Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedInTimestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:54) Rotavirus in swine herds(11:30) Rotavirus prevalence(19:24) Best practices for swine health(23:07) Spread of rotaviruses (39:00) Emerging viral pathogens(43:15) Final three questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Anitox- Adisseo- Bioverse- Vaxxinova- AB Vista- dsm-firmenich- MetaFarms- SunHy- AcuFast- Trouw NutritionAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Instagram: The Swine it Podcast ShowLinkedIn: Swine it Podcast