The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Rodrigo Paiva: Systemic Toxoplasmosis Case | Ep. 198

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Rodrigo Paiva, PhD candidate and anatomic pathology resident at Iowa State University, discusses a rare and unique case of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pigs. The conversation explores why this organism is a concern for swine health but not a food safety risk in U.S. commercial pork production. Dr. Paiva explains diagnostic findings, risk factors, and the importance of biosecurity. Listen now on all major platforms.

What you'll learn:  

• Toxoplasma insights
• Biosecurity risk factors
• Diagnostic pathology clues
• Food safety reality
• Prevention strategies

Meet the guest:

Dr. Rodrigo Paiva is a DVM, MBA, and MS, currently a PhD candidate and anatomic pathology resident at Iowa State University. His work focuses on swine health, diagnostic pathology, and disease prevention, with experience spanning commercial production, breeding systems, and laboratory diagnostics. 

Hear Dr. Rodrigo Paiva share applied insights on swine disease risk and prevention on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
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