Episode Details

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Eduarda Braga, a veterinarian and researcher at Iowa State University, explores the genotypic landscape of PCV2 in the United States. She explains circulating genotypes, genetic diversity, capsid selection pressures, and implications for disease surveillance in swine production. Learn how these patterns support better health monitoring decisions. Listen now on all major platforms!

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"PCV2 D is clearly the dominant genotype in recent years. So around 2014 onwards, it became the most prevalent and remains consistently high over time."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Eduarda Braga earned her veterinary degree from the Federal University of Uberlândia in Brazil and completed advanced training in swine production, reproduction, and animal health. She holds a master’s degree in Veterinary Sciences and is currently a Graduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University, focusing on swine health and viral evolution. Learn more about PCV2 research with Dr. Eduarda Braga on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast. Listen now on all major platforms!

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:21) Introduction
• (02:11) Dataset overview
• (03:59) Genotype trends
• (06:21) Genetic diversity
• (08:39) Selection pressure
• (10:15) Practical implications
• (11:25) Closing thoughts

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