The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Ana Paula Silva: Manure Pumping & PRRS Risk | Ep. 204

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ana Paula Silva, epidemiologist and research scientist at Iowa State University, explains how manure pumping and land application influence PRRS outbreak risk in grow finish systems. She shares findings on timing, proximity, and management strategies that affect disease spread. Learn how adjusting operational decisions can support better biosecurity outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Manure pumping risks
• PRRS outbreak patterns
• Seasonal bias control
• Application distance impact
• Timing mitigation strategies

Meet the guest:

Dr. Ana Paula Silva is an epidemiologist and research scientist at Iowa State University, specializing in swine health, disease surveillance, and molecular epidemiology of bacterial pathogens. Her work focuses on PRRS dynamics, gilt acclimation, and biosecurity strategies in production systems. Her research supports practical decision making for disease prevention.  

Learn more from Dr. Ana Paula Silva on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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