The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Marina Meester: Identifying Biosecurity Breaks with Genetic Data | Ep. 165

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Marina Meester, Assistant Professor at Utrecht University, explains how genetic sequence data helps track virus transmission in pig farms. She outlines how combining sequencing with infection timing improves biosecurity, distinguishes internal spread from new introductions, and supports regional disease control strategies. Practical insights highlight sampling, collaboration, and data sharing. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Genetic sequencing basics
• Virus transmission tracking
• Biosecurity improvement strategies
• Sampling and timing importance
• Data sharing collaboration

Meet the guest:

Dr. Marina Meester is an Assistant Professor in Veterinary Epidemiology at Utrecht University, focusing on virus transmission in swine production systems. She is a veterinarian with a Master’s in Epidemiology and completed a PhD on hepatitis E spread in pig farms in the Netherlands. Her research combines genetic sequencing and field data to improve biosecurity and disease control. Learn more from Dr. Marina Meester on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms. 

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