Dr. Fano, Dr. Sponheim & Dr. Pieters: Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae Eradication Roadmap

At the Meeting

12-06-2024 • 21 min

In this episode of "At The Meeting," our special guests, Dr. Eduardo Fano, Dr. Amanda Sponheim, and Dr. Maria Pieters, explore the Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae Eradication Roadmap, a critical initiative for eliminating M. hyopneumoniae in swine. They discuss this roadmap's collaborative efforts, research, and practical applications, offering valuable insights for producers and veterinarians. Tune in to learn more about the Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae Eradication Roadmap.

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  • (00:00) Introduction
  • (01:13) Project overview and goals
  • (05:22) Research contributions and findings
  • (07:55) Diagnostic approaches and tools
  • (10:13) Collaboration and implementation
  • (15:18) Lessons learned and future applications
  • (20:34) Closing thoughts


Meet the guests: Dr. Eduardo Fano, Director of Health for Latin America at Pipestone Veterinary Services, has a PhD in infectious diseases focused on Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae.


Dr. Amanda Sponheim, a Senior Key Account Veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim, is a PhD candidate researching diagnostic approaches for improving detection of M. hyopneumoniae in swine.


Dr. Maria Pieters, Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, leads the Mycoplasma Research Laboratory and the Swine Disease Eradication Center.



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At The Meeting is hosted by Dr. Montserrat Torremorell, Dr. Gordon Spronk and Dr. Tom Wetzell. We are continually addressing challenging pork industry issues through our conversations with industry leaders. And when we learn, we bring it all to you. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the conversation.



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