The Swine it Podcast Show - Dr. Declan Schroeder: Viability PCR for Virus Detection | Ep. 347

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Declan Schroeder, Professor of Virology at the University of Minnesota, explains how viability PCR distinguishes intact virus particles from residual genetic material, helping evaluate biosecurity risks, feed contamination, and mitigation strategies. Dr. Schroeder also highlights how the method supports better decision-making in disease prevention. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:

• Viability PCR concept
• PCR versus infectivity
• Feed virus mitigation
• Biosecurity risk detection
• Virus detection sensitivity

Meet the guest:
Dr. Declan Schroeder is a Professor of Virology in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on molecular virology, genomics, and virus detection across animal and environmental systems, including swine health challenges such as PRRSV, PEDV, and influenza. His work explores advanced diagnostic tools that improve virus detection and biosecurity decision-making in production systems.

Listen to Dr. Declan Schroeder on The Swine it Podcast Show on all major platforms.

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