The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Kevin Vilaca: Swine Influenza and Regional Vaccination | Ep. 143

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Kevin Vilaca, partner veterinarian at South West Vets, discusses the development of a regional influenza vaccine for pigs. He explains how surveillance, collaboration, and modeling after human seasonal vaccines led to a more proactive approach to swine influenza control. Discover how regional monitoring, regulatory cooperation, and adaptive vaccination are reshaping herd health management. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Regional flu vaccine
• Surveillance programs
• Herd immunity strategy
• Future prevention plans

Meet the guest:

Dr. Kevin Vilaca graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College and holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology from the University of Guelph. As a partner at South West Vets in Stratford, Ontario, he focuses on swine medicine with a strong interest in vaccines, viral pathogens, and proactive disease control strategies that reduce the economic impact on producers.

Listen to Dr. Vilaca on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada to explore new approaches to swine health and prevention.