The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Lucas Ferreira: Trailer Contamination at the Harvest Facilities | Ep. 220

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lucas Ferreira, a Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota, discusses trailer contamination risks at packing plants. He shares research on pathogen prevalence, seasonal trends, driver biosecurity practices, and factors contributing to contamination during transport. He highlights opportunities to strengthen biosecurity and reduce disease transmission across swine operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Trailer contamination risk
• Packing plant traffic
• Seasonal pathogen patterns
• Driver biosecurity training
• Trailer washing gaps

Meet the guest:

Dr. Lucas Ferreira is a veterinarian from Brazil currently pursuing a master's degree at the University of Minnesota. His work focuses on swine pathogen epidemiology, detection, control, and prevalence, with an emphasis on science-driven solutions that improve herd health and biosecurity. Learn more from Dr. Lucas Ferreira on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. 

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