The Swine it Podcast Show - Dr. John Deen: Pandemic Risks in Swine | Ep. 335
Jan 06, 2026In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. John Deen, a retired Distinguished Global Professor Emeritus from the University of Minnesota, explains how pandemic threats continue to shape U.S. swine health and production. He discusses vulnerabilities in diagnostics, movement control, and national preparedness while drawing lessons from ASF, avian influenza, and field-level epidemiology. Listen now on all major platforms.
What you'll learn:
- Pandemic vulnerabilities
- Diagnostic limitations
- Movement challenges
- Control strategies
- Farm level response
Meet the guest:
Dr. John Deen is a veterinary epidemiologist and economist whose career spans North Carolina State University, the University of Minnesota, and major global disease-control initiatives. His work focuses on infectious disease modeling, population health, welfare, and industry-level preparedness across swine systems. Dr. Deen has contributed decades of insight to pandemic risk, diagnostics, and producer decision-making.
Hear more from Dr. John Deen on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
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