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The Squeal_0255: Biosecurity Through Truck Wash Sanitation – The Squeal
On this episode of The Squeal, we're taking a closer look at one of the most critical, but often overlooked, components of swine health management: truck wash biosecurity. Our host, Dr. Rebecca Robbins, PIC Health Assurance Veterinarian is joined by Dr. Kate Dion, Postdoctoral Research Associate at Iowa State University, and Emiliano Hidalgo, PIC Technical Operations Manager to discuss the importance of a truck wash and its procedures. Transportation plays a major role in protecting herd health, and even small gaps in cleaning and disinfection protocols can create significant disease risk across production systems. From trailer sanitation and drying time to employee compliance and facility design, maintaining strong truck wash biosecurity requires attention to detail at every step. Whether you're managing transportation logistics, overseeing site health, or working directly in the wash bay, this episode offers actionable insights to help strengthen one of the industry's most important lines of defense.
- The Squeal_0255: Biosecurity Through Truck Wash Sanitation
- The Squeal_0254: Desired Sire Traits Around the Globe_Part 2
- The Squeal_0253: Desired Sire Traits Around the Globe_Part 1
- The Squeal_0252: Summer Management Strategies Across Production Phases
- The Squeal_0251: Setting Your Barn Up for Summer Performance
The Squeal is PIC’s swine management podcast, covering topics from on-farm labor to barn ventilation, early pig care, and everything in between. Featuring industry experts from the PIC team as well as from other companies and universities, this podcast will be your swine management best friend. The Squeal can be listened to on any of the popular podcasting sites.