The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Ashley DeDecker: Health Compliance in Swine | Ep. 201

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ashley DeDecker from Smithfield Foods discusses the economic and health importance of vaccine compliance in swine production. She explains how proper vaccine storage, administration, and handling can impact herd performance and profitability. Learn practical strategies to improve vaccine compliance and animal health on your farm. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:   

• Vaccine compliance 
• Economic impact
• Proper storage methods
• Administration techniques
• On-farm improvement steps

Meet the guest:

Dr. Ashley DeDecker earned her Ph.D. in swine behavior and stress physiology from the University of Illinois in 2011. She currently serves as Senior Director of Research and Extension at Smithfield Hog Production, overseeing applied research across all areas of swine production. Her work focuses on identifying cost-effective, science-based solutions that improve pig health and performance on farms. 

Learn more from Dr. DeDecker on The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
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