Roundtable: Porcine Astrovirus 4 | Ep. 202

Porcine Astrovirus (PoAstV) is a non-enveloped RNA virus that belongs to the Astroviridae family and encompasses at least five distinct lineages with significant genetic variability. Besides being primarily associated with mild, self-limiting secretory diarrhea in swine, with young pigs being most susceptible, the variant Porcine Astrovirus 4 (PoAstV4) has been recently identified in the respiratory tract of pigs. To shed light on the implications and nature of its variability, I interview Drs. Michael Rahe and Rachel Derscheid, renowned experts in pathology. In this episode, they provide us with the latest updates on PoAstV4 and stress the importance of ongoing research to gain further insights and mitigate potential challenges in the swine industry.“Partnership and collaboration among swine veterinarians, producers, and farm managers are vital. Their contributions, including support, communication, and sample submissions play a critical role in advancing swine health and driving progress in the field.” - Dr. Rachel DerscheidWhat you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:58) Introduction(06:15) The Porcine Astrovirus Type 4 (PAstV-4)(15:30) The epidemiology of PAstV-4(19:20) Differences between types of Porcine Astrovirus(21:12) Recent studies on PAstV-4(22:54) The Prevalence of PAstV-4(25:13) The lethality of PAstV-4(29:40) Injuries caused by PAstV-4 in swine(33:42) Three final questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Michael RaheExperience:Current: Assistant Professor (North Carolina State University)Past: Assistant Professor (Iowa State University)Background:D.A.C.V.P., Pathology and Pathobiology (Iowa State University)Ph.D., Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology (The University of Minnesota)M.P.H. (The University of Iowa)D.V.M. (Iowa State University)B.Sc., Biology (Iowa State University)Connect with the guest!Meet the guest: Dr. Rachel DerscheidExperience:Current: Veterinary Diagnostic Pathologist (Iowa State University)Background:Ph.D., Veterinary Pathology (Iowa State University)D.V.M. (Iowa State University)B.Sc., Animal Science (Iowa State University)Connect with the guest!𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- AB Vista- Adisseo- Genesus- Evonik- Cloudfarms- Bioverse- Eastman- MS GoldGive us a Rating & Review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1460280128