The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Mariah Post: Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity | Ep. 210

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mariah Post, Research Assistant at Iowa State University, explains practical biosecurity strategies to reduce disease outbreaks in wean-to-finish systems. Key measures include managing indirect contact, improving workflow compliance, and focusing on simple, effective practices like designated parking and bench entry. The discussion highlights training, auditing, and resource allocation for better outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!

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What you'll learn:  

• Biosecurity risk factors
• Indirect contact control
• Employee workflow compliance
• Rendering risk management
• High-density strategies

Meet the guest:

Dr. Mariah Post earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in Brazil and is currently a Research Assistant at Iowa State University and a member of the Field Epidemiology (FieldEpi) team. She is pursuing an M.S. focused on Salmonella detection using oral fluid samples and a Ph.D. investigating biosecurity practices and their association with PRRSV outbreaks. Her research integrates diagnostic data with applied biosecurity to advance swine health surveillance and disease prevention. 

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