Dr. Rodrigo Paiva: Systemic Toxoplasmosis Case | Ep. 198

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Rodrigo Paiva, PhD candidate and anatomic pathology resident at Iowa State University, discusses a rare and unique case of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pigs. The conversation explores why this organism is a concern for swine health but not a food safety risk in U.S. commercial pork production. Dr. Paiva explains diagnostic findings, risk factors, and the importance of biosecurity. Listen now on all major platforms. "There is zero concern in terms of pork safety in the United States, and attention should be directed toward farms and veterinarians who support those production systems." Meet the guest: Dr. Rodrigo Paiva https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigo-paiva-09364355/ is a DVM, MBA, and MS, currently a PhD candidate and anatomic pathology resident at Iowa State University. His work focuses on swine health, diagnostic pathology, and disease prevention, with experience spanning commercial production, breeding systems, and laboratory diagnostics. Click here to learn more: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10406387251384994 Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+health+blackbelt What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:57) Introduction (02:19) Food safety context (04:29) Case history (07:22) Pathology findings (08:22) Treatment limits (10:27) Prevention focus (11:42) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493