The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Derald Holtkamp: Global Benchmarking for U.S. Swine Producers - Part 2 | Ep. 228

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Derald Holtkamp, Professor at Iowa State University, discusses how the Global Swine Benchmarking Project compares U.S. pork production with other countries, highlighting why Brazil has become the world's lowest-cost producer. He explains the economic impact of productivity, mortality, disease pressure, and biosecurity on global competitiveness while outlining opportunities for improvement in U.S. swine production. Listen now on all major platforms.

What you'll learn:  

• Cost competitiveness
• Productivity gaps
• Mortality trends
• PRRS impact
• Biosecurity priorities

Meet the guest:

Dr. Derald Holtkamp is a Professor of Swine Production Medicine at Iowa State University. He earned both his M.S. and D.V.M. from Iowa State University, where his work has focused on swine production medicine, production economics, biosecurity, outbreak investigations, and global benchmarking. His research supports practical, data-driven strategies that improve swine health and production systems worldwide. Learn more from Dr. Derald Holtkamp on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. 

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