The Poultry Podcast Show - Dr. Eric Shepherd: Strategies for Infectious Bursal Disease Control | Ep. 213

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Eric Shepherd, Associate Director of Poultry Technical Services at Zoetis, explains rotational vaccination strategies for infectious bursal disease. He discusses IBDV field adaptation, changing infection pressure, surveillance, diagnostics, and indicators for adjusting protection programs. Dr. Shepherd also explains how disciplined implementation supports effective IBDV control across production cycles. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• IBDV field adaptation
• IBDV protection approaches
• Rotational vaccination strategies
• Sequencing and surveillance
• Disciplined program implementation

Meet the guest:

Dr. Eric Shepherd is the Associate Director of Technical Services for U.S. Poultry at Zoetis. A poultry veterinarian and Diplomate of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians, Dr. Shepherd previously served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center and as a Production Veterinarian at Mountaire Farms. Dr. Shepherd earned a B.S. and M.S. in Poultry Science, a DVM, and a Master of Avian Medicine from the University of Georgia. Listen to Dr. Eric Shepherd on The Poultry Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. 

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