The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. David Swayne: HPAI Prevention and Control Strategies | Ep. 1

In this episode, Dr. David Swayne of Birdflu Veterinarian LLC explains how highly pathogenic avian influenza emerges, spreads, and reaches poultry farms. He covers practical biosecurity, grower-led surveillance, outbreak response, cleaning and disinfection, and current considerations around vaccination in avian influenza control. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• HPAI origins and spread
• Seasonal HPAI reintroduction
• Farm biosecurity practices
• Surveillance and testing
• Vaccination considerations

Meet the guest:

Dr. David Swayne is a private poultry veterinarian at Birdflu Veterinarian LLC and a board-certified poultry veterinarian and veterinary pathologist specializing in viral diseases, particularly avian influenza. He earned degrees from the University of Arkansas, University of Missouri, and University of Georgia before holding faculty positions at The Ohio State University and leadership roles with the USDA Agricultural Research Service. His expertise includes diagnostics, prevention, and disease control strategies across poultry production systems. Listen to Dr. Swayne on The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms!