The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Rodrigo Paiva: Post Weaning Colibacillosis Explained| Ep. 175

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Rodrigo Paiva, DVM and PhD candidate at Iowa State University, explains how post weaning colibacillosis has changed in recent years and why pathogenic Escherichia coli has become more important in swine production. He discusses virulence factors, diagnosis, whole genome sequencing, biosecurity, and practical strategies to reduce disease risk while improving herd health. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Post weaning colibacillosis
• Virulence factor changes
• Accurate disease diagnosis
• Prevention strategies
• Genome sequencing insights

Meet the guest:

Dr. Rodrigo Paiva is a veterinarian and PhD candidate at Iowa State University specializing in swine health, veterinary epidemiology, and post weaning colibacillosis. After several years working in commercial swine production in Brazil, his research has focused on understanding pathogenic Escherichia coli and improving disease prevention in modern production systems. Listen to Dr. Rodrigo Paiva on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms. 

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