Dr. Daniel Gascho & Dr. Steve Tousignant: Swine Flu Prevention Tips | Ep. 273

The Swine it Podcast Show

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Daniel Gascho and Dr. Steve Tousignant, both experts in swine health, share their knowledge on managing swine influenza—a persistent but often underestimated issue in the swine industry. They discuss effective strategies for flu prevention, vaccination protocols, and the vital importance of biosecurity. Tune in to discover how to better protect your herd from flu outbreaks.

"If you have a good vaccine match, you should be able to shut down flu before your next wave of gilts comes in." - Dr. Daniel Gascho

Meet the guests:

Dr. Daniel Gascho is a Partner at Four Star Veterinary Service, LLC, and Owner of Swine Health Care, Inc., bringing over seven years of experience in swine health consulting. He earned his DVM in Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University.

Dr. Steve Tousignant is the Director of the Swine Business Unit at Vaxxinova US, specializing in epidemiology and vaccine development. He holds a PhD and DVM from the University of Minnesota.

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Timestamps:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:00) Swine flu management
• (04:21) Maternal antibody strategy
• (07:08) Vaccination challenges
• (14:15) Flu diagnostics importance
• (25:48) Biosecurity and vaccine
• (28:28) Final three questions

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