The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Matheus Costa: Ear Necrosis Explained | Ep. 195

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Matheus Costa from the University of Saskatchewan explains the science behind ear necrosis in pigs. He breaks down how stress, behavior, and a specific infectious agent interact to drive disease development. The discussion highlights breakthrough research that finally reproduces ear necrosis under controlled conditions. Learn what this means for prevention, intervention strategies, and future immunization protocols. Listen now on all major platforms.

What you'll learn:  

• Ear necrosis causes
• Behavior-driven disease
• Infectious trigger role
• Challenge model development
• Prevention strategies

Meet the guest:

Dr. Matheus Costa is an Associate Professor of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan and an Adjunct Professor at Utrecht University. His research focuses on preventing infectious diseases in pigs, improving animal welfare, and advancing swine production systems. Dr. Costa studies disease mechanisms, behavior, and intervention strategies to reduce antimicrobial use.

Learn more from Dr. Matheus Costa on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
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