#191 - Drs. Brooke Smith and Ryan Strobel: Streptococcus suis in pigs: new challenges, new strategies
Apr 04, 2023
Lately, Streptococcus suis (S. suis) has become a critical topic for discussion among swine producers and veterinarians. That happens because S. suis is currently one of the most important bacterial swine pathogens that affects post-weaned piglets, mainly causing meningitis, arthritis, and sudden death. In this roundtable, Dr. Brooke Smith and Dr. Ryan Strobel share their vast experience and practical insights on how S. suis is emerging as a significant issue in our systems. Besides, they answer the most critical questions regarding that matter: what strategies can we use to minimize problems related to it, what are the best approaches to manage S.suis and E. Coli together, and why is nutrition such an essential factor that should be considered?
What you’ll learn:
1. Streptococcus suis and its impact on the nursery
2. Strategies to minimize S. suis related issues
3. Mortality related to Streptococcus suis
4. Recommendations of management approaches
5. S.suis and E. Coli: nutritional strategies
Meet the guests:
Dr. Brooke Smith
Experience
- Current: Veterinary Nutrition Lead at Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health
Background
- Ph.D. (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
- D.V.M. (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
- B.Sc., Animal Science (Michigan State University)
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
Dr. Ryan Strobel
Experience
- Current: Veterinarian at Swine Vet Center
Background
- D.V.M. (University of Minnesota)
