Dr. Murray and Dr. Tousignant: Mycoplasma Challenges in Swine Production | Ep. 322

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Deb Murray from New Fashion Pork and Dr. Steve Tousignant from Vaxxinova US discuss the challenges of Mycoplasma hyorhinis and Mycoplasma hyosynoviae in swine herds. They explain how to diagnose and differentiate the pathogens, share insights on testing tools, and highlight treatment limitations alongside vaccination strategies. Gain practical knowledge to protect herd health and minimize losses. Listen now on all major platforms!"Both mycoplasma hyorhinis and hyosynoviae cause joint issues, but hyorhinis can also lead to systemic symptoms like fibrinous polyserositis and pericarditis." - Dr. Deb MurrayMeet the guests: Dr. Deb Murray is the Veterinary Services Manager at New Fashion Pork, overseeing swine health for a system of 60,000 sows that markets 1.3 million pigs annually. She earned her DVM from the University of Minnesota and has been recognized with the Leman Science in Practice Award in 2016 and the AASV Young Veterinarian of the Year in 2012.Dr. Steve Tousignant holds a DVM and a PhD in epidemiology from the University of Minnesota. He is the Director of the Swine Business Unit at Vaxxinova US, where he leads vaccine development and specializes in epidemiology and disease prevention.Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!Dr. Thomas Petznick & Dr. Steve Tousignant: Streptococcus suis Challenges | Ep. 302Dr. Daniel Gascho & Dr. Steve Tousignant: Managing PRRS | Ep. 311What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:37) Introduction(03:49) Mycoplasma clinical signs(06:42) Diagnosis methods(10:48) Production losses(14:14) Treatment options(23:14) Vaccination timing insights(32:02) Final three questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Vaxxinova* Adisseo* National Pork Board* Pancopia™* NEXUS Powered by SAM* SunHy- AB Vista- Lucta- Pharmacosmos- Eastman- dsm-firmenich𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine it Podcast ShowInstagram: The Swine it Podcast ShowLinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show