The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt: Biosecurity Compliance | Ep. 178

the swine it podcast show canada Aug 13, 2026

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt, professor of veterinary medicine at the University of Montreal, discusses the human side of biosecurity compliance. He explains why protocols often fail when people are tired, unconvinced, undertrained, or working with impractical systems, and how leadership, employee input, technology, feedback, and small incentives can make biosecurity more consistent on swine farms. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

  • Biosecurity compliance
  • Human behavior and training
  • Technology for entry protocols
  • Employee feedback and incentives
  • Cost versus investment thinking

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt is a veterinarian and professor of veterinary medicine at the University of Montreal. His work focuses on biosecurity, infectious disease control, and practical risk reduction in animal production systems, with experience across swine and poultry health. Learn more from Dr. Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms. 

 

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