Dr. Joel Nerem: Next Generation Swine Veterinarians

At the Meeting

26-06-2024 • 21 min

In this episode of 'At the Meeting,' Dr. Joel Nerem, a seasoned swine veterinarian from PIPESTONE, addresses pivotal challenges in the swine industry. He discusses next-generation strategies for disease elimination, biosecurity, and the critical role of veterinarians in meeting consumer demands. Dr. Nerem's insights comprehensively look at advancing swine health and production. Tune in for valuable knowledge and actionable strategies to stay ahead in the swine industry.



Meet the guest:

Dr. Joel Nerem, an experienced veterinarian specializing in swine health, has been with PIPESTONE since July 2006. He holds a DVM from Iowa State University. During his tenure at PIPESTONE, Dr. Nerem has served in various veterinary roles, including Chief Veterinary Officer, and now as Director of Industry Relations, where he fosters industry relationships and advances swine health practices.



  • (00:00) Introduction
  • (02:09) Current challenges in the swine industry
  • (04:09) Disease elimination strategies
  • (07:38) African Swine Fever threat
  • (10:15) Importance of traceability
  • (11:11) Next-Generation biosecurity
  • (16:15) Veterinarians and consumer demands
  • (20:59) Closing thoughts


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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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