#42 - Improving PRRS diagnostic in the swine industry

PRRS is a disease that poses a significant challenge to the swine industry in the US. In that sense, on-farm decisions often rely on the accuracy of the final PCR testing results, making it crucial to obtain precise outcomes: the high demand for accurate PRRS diagnostic tests underscores the need for continuous advancements in diagnostic technology. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Berenice Munguia-Ramirez about her research on ways to improve PRRS PCR testing in swine, discussing the use endogenous controls in PCR to monitor sample quality and testing the impact of external factors on sample quality and PRRSV detection.

Meet the guest

Dr. Berenice Munguia-Ramirez

Experience

○ Current: Graduate Research-Assistant at Iowa State University

○ Past: Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Technology of Sonora

Background

○ M.Sc., Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Iowa State University)

○ D.V.M. (Institute of Technology of Sonora)

Hobby: music. I like to play the guitar and piano.

Favorite book, movie or TV series: my favorite movie is Into the Wild (the soundtrack is beautiful!)

Favorite quote: "A goal without a method is cruel" – W. Edwards Deming

A tip for success: Constancy is better than intensity: small steps every day.

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn