About this episode
In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Arthur Finatto, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Saskatchewan, explores the role of porcine beta-defensin peptides in boosting swine immunity. He explains how these molecules fight both bacterial and viral infections, modulate inflammation, and offer promise for swine dysentery management. Learn how genetic selection and nutrition could optimize their expression. Listen now on all major platforms!"Porcine ฮฒ-defensin five is a naturally produced peptides that help pigs combat bacterial and viral infections at a cellular level."๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Dr. Arthur Finatto earned his D.V.M. from Universidade de Passo Fundo, an M.Sc. in Animal Welfare & Epigenetics from the University of Sรฃo Paulo, and a Ph.D. in Swine Health from the University of Saskatchewan. Now a postdoctoral researcher in swine health and immunology, his work explores host defense peptides and mucosal immunity.Click here to read the full research articles:Porcine ฮฒ-defensin 5 (pBD-5) modulates the inflammatory and metabolic host intestinal response to infectionActive Participatory Regional Surveillance for Notifiable Swine PathogensTo learn more, visit:US Swine Health Improvement PlanLiked this one? Donโt stop now โ Hereโs what we think youโll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:06) Introduction(02:33) Porcine defensin discovery(04:05) Mechanism of action(06:26) Breed and nutritional impact(08:36) Swine dysentery link(10:46) Future applications(12:06) Closing thoughtsThe Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:*ย Boehringer Ingelheim-ย Farm Health Guardian๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.Website:ย The Swine Health Blackbelt PodcastInstagram:ย Swine CampusLinkedIn:ย
