The Swine it Podcast Show - Dr. Joseph Thomas: Applied Swine Diagnostics | Ep. 331

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Joseph Thomas, diagnostic pathologist at the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, shares how applied diagnostics are used to better understand swine health issues. He discusses seasonal disease patterns, critical respiratory and enteric pathogens, and how diagnostic labs support veterinarians and producers in strategic decision-making. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Diagnostic case strategies
• Seasonal swine diseases
• Mycoplasma control trends
• Data-driven decision support

Meet the guest:

Dr. Joseph Thomas is a diagnostic pathologist at the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. He holds a DVM and graduate training in swine from Iowa State. His previous roles include associate veterinarian and production manager at AMVC, and service in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps. Now a diagnostic pathologist at the ISU VDL, his work focuses on applied diagnostics for swine health.