Dr. Marcelo Gottschalk: Battling Strep. Suis
In this episode of The Swine It Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Marcelo Gottschalk, a leading figure from the University of Montreal brings to the table a wealth of knowledge on Streptococcus suis, a significant pathogen in the swine industry. Dr. Gottschalk shares insights from his 35 years of experience, highlighting the challenges and solutions surrounding antibiotic use, vaccine development, and disease management strategies. This conversation is pivotal for professionals in the swine sector seeking to understand and combat this critical issue. Tune into this enlightening episode on your preferred platform to gain valuable perspectives on advancing swine health and management.
“The only real way to prevent those cases like Streptococcus suis is by using antibiotics as a preventive tool.” - Dr. Marcelo Gottschalk
Meet the guest: Dr. Marcelo Gottschalk https://www.linkedin.com/in/gottschalk-marcelo-63687175/ , with over 35 years of expertise, serves as a professor and director at the University of Montreal, specializing in Streptococcus suis. His work focuses on tackling this leading bacterial pathogen in swine, exploring antibiotic alternatives, and advancing vaccine development.
(00:00) Highlight
(00:24) Introduction
(03:00) Antibiotic Restrictions and Swine Health
(04:32) Streptococcus Suis Outbreaks
(10:31) Vaccination and Disease Management
(18:09) Antibiotic Use in Canada
(27:33) Vaccine Development Challenges
(38:03) Final Questions
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