Dr. Derald Holtkamp: Biosecurity & Holiday Season | Ep. 281

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Derald Holtkamp, from Iowa State University, highlights the critical importance of biosecurity, especially during the holiday season. As the holidays approach, it's a timely reminder to address the unique challenges posed by disrupted schedules and heightened risks of disease transmission. Dr. Holtkamp shares practical strategies to help swine producers protect their herds, offering actionable insights into hazard identification and reinforcing biosecurity practices to ensure smooth operations during this period. Listen now!"The three failures concept helps pinpoint vulnerabilities in disease prevention strategies."Meet the guest: Dr. Derald Holtkamp is a professor of Swine Production Medicine at Iowa State University, holding a DVM and MS in Agricultural Economics. With over two decades of research in infectious disease management and biosecurity, his expertise spans PRRSV and PEDV. Through his innovative hazard assessment methods, Dr. Holtkamp helps producers prioritize resources effectively. What you will learn:(01:01) Introduction(04:27) Importance of biosecurity(05:14) Three failures concept(07:58) Challenges during holidays(12:04) Layering biosecurity strategies(20:19) Biosecurity training(25:17) Final three questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Adisseo- MetaFarms- dsm-firmenich- AB Vista- SunHy- Bioverse- AcuFast- Fortiva- National Pork Board- Trouw Nutrition- Vaxxinova𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Instagram: The Swine it Podcast ShowLinkedIn: Swine it Podcast