About this episode
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."๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: 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.ย Click here to learn more!Liked this one? Donโt stop now โ Hereโs what we think youโll love!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 thoughtsThe Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:*ย Boehringer Ingelheim- Elanco๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.Website:ย The Swine Health Blackbelt PodcastInstagram:ย Swine CampusLinkedIn:ย Swine Campus
