Episode Details

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Chris Rademacher from Iowa State University discusses integrated pest management and its impact on swine health. He explains how insect infestations can quickly damage carcass value, the role of surveillance and entomology, and how producers can prevent costly outbreaks. Learn practical steps for environmental management, chemical control, and proactive strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Insect carcass infestations can cause up to 7 or $15 per carcass of damage when it's really bad."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Chris Rademacher serves as a Clinical Professor, ISU Swine Extension Veterinarian, and Associate Director of the Iowa Pork Industry Center. With decades of experience in swine health and production, he focuses on practical solutions for disease prevention and management. 

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:40) Introduction
• (02:00) Insect management
• (03:40) Carcass damage
• (06:00) Pest surveillance
• (08:00) Environmental control
• (09:47) Chemical strategies
• (15:10) Closing thoughts

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