Dr. Patrick Webb & Dr. Brent Pepin: Pork Traceability | Ep. 279

The Swine it Podcast Show

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Patrick Webb and Dr. Brent Pepin from the National Pork Board discuss the vital role of traceability in pork production. From the AgView tool to the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan, they break down how these innovative approaches are helping safeguard herd health and could help the pork industry rapidly contain or regionalize a potential foreign animal disease outbreak. Don’t miss it—listen now on all major platforms!

“Traceability is vital for disease containment, ensuring businesses can quickly resume operations while minimizing disruptions to trade.” - Dr. Patrick Webb

Meet the guests:

Dr. Patrick Webb, Assistant Chief Veterinarian at the National Pork Board, holds a DVM from Iowa State University and has been with the National Pork Board for over 19 years, focusing on foreign animal disease preparedness and response.

Dr. Brent Pepin, Director of Swine Health at the National Pork Board, holds a DVM and MS from Iowa State University and combines years of hands-on veterinary practice with expertise in research-driven innovations.

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• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:13) Defining traceability
• (05:16) Data collection challenges
• (09:31) AgView explained
• (12:21) U.S. SHIP program
• (19:19) Industry collaborations
• (26:17) Final three questions

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