About this episode
In this special episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lukas Schwarz, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, explores a highly relevant topic for the summer season:ย the risks and impacts of stable flies in pig production. He shares new insights into disease transmission and provides strategies for effective pest control. Learn what swine professionals can do to prevent fly-borne pathogens. Listen now on all major platforms!"The stable fly is a bloodsucking insect with a painful bite that creates stress and potential pathogen transmission among swine."๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Dr. Lukas Schwarz earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Ph.D. from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, where he is currently a postdoctoral researcher in swine medicine. His expertise lies in parasite-related swine health and integrated pest control strategies. His current research focuses on stable flies and their role in disease transmission within pig farms.Click here to read the full research articles:The Stable Fly as a Possible Vector Transmitting Pathogens in Austrian Pig FarmsBleeding skin lesions in gestating sows of a piglet producing farm in AustriaLiked this one? Donโt stop now โ Hereโs what we think youโll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(00:58) Introduction(03:01) Stable fly insights(05:18) Parasite-related diseases(06:28) Transmission to pigs(08:43) Fly control strategies(11:38) Barn sanitation practices(13:27) 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 Swine Campus
