Dr. Vahab Farzan: Post-Weaning Diarrhea in Pigs | Ep. 369
In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Vahab Farzan from the University of Guelph explains why post-weaning diarrhea remains a major challenge for swine production. He discusses genetics, gut microorganisms, immunity, diagnostics, and targeted vaccination strategies to improve disease prevention. Listen now on all major platforms!
“Some pigs are genetically resistant to pathogenic E. coli because they lack the specific receptors required for bacterial attachment.”
Meet the guest: Dr. Vahab Farzan is a Research Scientist, Adjunct Professor, and Associated Graduate Faculty at the University of Guelph. With a DVM, MSc, and PhD, Dr. Farzan's research focuses on infectious diseases in swine, including bacterial pathogens, gut microorganisms, epidemiology, and strategies to improve animal health. Learn more from Dr. Vahab Farzan on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:21) Introduction
- (02:01) Guest background
- (04:51) Post-weaning diarrhea
- (11:56) Gut microbiome's role
- (22:51) Genetic resistance
- (31:57) Vaccination strategies
- (44:51) Closing thoughts
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