The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Sarah Boelke: Swine Sample Collector Training | Ep. 196

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Sarah Boelke from the University of Minnesota Extension explains how to organize and conduct Certified Swine Sample Collector (CSSC) trainings. She outlines why CSSC programs are critical for foreign animal disease response and how non-veterinarians can support veterinarians during high-demand events. The discussion focuses on program standards, logistics, and hands-on execution at the farm level. Listen now on all major platforms.

What you'll learn:  

• Sample collection standards
• Training organization steps
• Resource planning basics
• Time management planning
• Hands-on training tips

Meet the guest:

Sarah Schieck Boelke is a University of Minnesota Extension Swine Educator based in Willmar, Minnesota. Her work focuses on livestock education, producer training, and preparedness planning for swine health challenges. She has coordinated certified swine sample collection trainings to support disease response capacity across the Midwest. 

Learn more from Sarah Schieck Boelke by listening to The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast on all major platforms.

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