Aaron Juergens: Biosecurity Best Practices | Ep. 137

In this special rerun episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit Aaron Juergens’ insights as he discusses the evolving strategies in biosecurity for swine production. Juergens explores how integrating modern facility designs and stringent biosecurity protocols can mitigate disease risks in hog operations. The conversation addresses critical updates in biosecurity practices and their significance in safeguarding swine health. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. "Bringing one contaminated item into the farm can cause a virus outbreak, emphasizing the need for proper supply management." 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Aaron Juergens https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-juergens-3752207/ , from Carroll, Iowa, is deeply rooted in agriculture, with his family's involvement dating back to the late '40s. A lifetime resident of western Iowa, Aaron serves on the Iowa Pork Board, actively engaging in comprehensive discussions on swine health and biosecurity. His insights are invaluable to the swine industry. (00:00) Introduction (01:02) Biosecurity basics (01:50) Facility design improvements (05:10) Supply management practices (06:00) Value of biosecurity (08:00) Multiple disease challenges (09:17) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) * Elanco (https://www.elanco.com/en-us) - Farm Health Guardian (http://www.farmhealthguardian.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493 Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com