SDRS (Swine Disease Reporting System) Podcast

by Swine Disease Reporting System

SDRS podcast # 100 - Dr. Paul Yeske discusses emerging disease risks and swine health challenges

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 100, Published June 2nd, 2026. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) in May 2026. The episode features guest speaker Dr. Paul Yeske, Senior Veterinarian at the Swine Vet Center, who brings over 30 years of experience in swine health and is widely recognized for his work in disease management and elimination.

E100

Jun 2, 2026

26:22

SDRS podcast # 99 - Dr. Thomas Petznick discusses current swine disease challenges and dynamics

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 99, Published May 5th, 2026. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) in April 2026. In this episode, we invited Dr. Thomas Petznick as the guest. Dr. Petznick is a private practice swine veterinarian with more than 25 years of experience in commercial and seedstock swine systems. Dr. Petznick played a key role in advancing the understanding of porcine sapovirus and other emerging pathogens.

E99

May 5, 2026

25:31

SDRS Report # 98 - Dr. Deb Murray, discusses herd closures and disease elimination strategies

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 98, Published April 7th, 2026. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) in March 2026. In this episode, we invited Dr. Deb Murray as the guest. She earned her DVM degree from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Murray is the lead veterinarian and director of veterinary services at New Fashion Pork and has been a key part of the team since 2007. She oversees health programs for an integrated system of nearly 60,000 sows and markets about 1.5 million pigs each year.

E98

Apr 7, 2026

23:10

SDRS Podcast # 97 - Mr. Mark Schwartz - Regional impact of PRRSV variants and elimination of PEDV

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 97, Published March 3rd, 2026. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) in February 2026. Our guest for this episode is Mr. Mark Schwartz, who earned bachelor's degree in applied economics and animal science, a master's degree in veterinary medicine from University of Minnesota. Mr. Schwartz serves as director of innovation and production optimization at Schwartz farms. He brings deep expertise in advancing PRRS detection, understanding disease transmission and practical biocontainment strategies.

E97

Mar 3, 2026

23:57

SDRS Report # 96 - Dr. Corrine Fruge - Disease management during outbreaks and control transmission

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 96, Published February 3rd, 2026. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) in January 2026. Our guest for this episode is Dr. Corrine Fruge, who earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois in 2017. Dr. Fruge has been working as a Herd Veterinarian at the Great Plains region for The Maschhoffs for 8 years.

E96

Feb 3, 2026

25:03

SDRS Podcast # 95 - Dr. Kurt Kuecker - Important strategies for disease containment and biosecurity

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 95, Published January 6th, 2026. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) in December 2025 and also year end review for all pathogens. In today's episode, our guest, Dr. Kurt Kuecker, earned his DVM degree from Iowa State University in 2013. Dr. Kuecker is a regional Veterinarian at The Hanor Company for over 12 years. In this episode Dr. Kuecker shared his key insights on biosecurity for disease containment including worker and mortality management, as well as practical strategies for responding to disease outbreaks.

E95

Jan 6, 2026

21:28

SDRS Podcast # 94 - Dr. Gulherme Cezar - Importance of aggregated diagnostic data for animal health management

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 94, Published December 2nd, 2025. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) until November 2025. In today's episode, our guest, Dr. Guilherme Cezar, who recently finished his PhD from Iowa State University, discusses SDRS’s role in shaping the future of the swine industry, offering insights into disease diagnosis, co-detections, and applied usage of aggregated diagnostic data for animal health management.

E94

Dec 2, 2025

22:59

SDRS Podcast # 93 - Dr. Brooke Kitting - Preparing for Winter Through Immunity-boosting Protocols

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 93, Published November 4th, 2025. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) until September 2025. In today`s episode, our guest, Dr. Brooke Kitting, Senior Veterinarian at Seaboard Foods, discussed the health strategies for swine herds and tackling outbreaks in swine farms

E93

Nov 4, 2025

23:59

SDRS Podcast # 92 - Dr. Daniel Boykin - Winter preparedness strategies for swine farms.

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 92, Published October 7th, 2025. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) until September 2025. In today`s episode, our guest, Dr. Daniel Boykin, Senior Veterinarian at Smithfield Farms, discussed the preparedness strategies for the winter and the importance of disease control at the regional levels.

E92

Oct 7, 2025

33:57

SDRS # 91 - Dr. Marcelo Almeida - Trends of E. coli detection in the U.S.

Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) Report 91, Published September 2nd, 2025. In this episode, we shared aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America (USA) until August 2025. In today`s episode, our guest, Dr. Marcelo Almeida, Assistant Clinical Professor and a diagnostician at Iowa State University, discussed the recent E.coli PCR genotype trends, what the main E.coli virotypes and pathotypes are, and tips to control E.coli in your farm.

E91

Sep 2, 2025

21:34

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