The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Joaquim Segalés: Porcine Circoviruses | Ep. 190

the swine it podcast show canada Nov 05, 2026

In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Joaquim Segalés, a professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and researcher at IRTA-CReSA, explores the ongoing challenges of porcine circoviruses. He explains the history and impact of PCV2, the criteria required for an accurate diagnosis, and why vaccination, biosecurity, and co-infection control remain essential for herd health. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

  • Porcine circovirus history
  • PCV2 impact on swine health
  • Accurate diagnostic criteria
  • Effective vaccination protocols
  • Biosecurity and co-infection control

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Joaquim Segalés is a full professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and a researcher at IRTA-CReSA, with decades of experience in swine health, pathology, and infectious diseases. His work focuses on understanding and managing viral diseases in pigs, especially porcine circoviruses. Listen to Dr. Joaquim Segalés on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms. 

 

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