Dr. Locke Karriker: Antimicrobial Stewardship | Ep. 147

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Locke Karriker from Iowa State University discusses the evolution of antimicrobial stewardship within the swine industry. He covers the core principles of responsible antibiotic use and provides practical insights on building biosecurity plans that align with regulatory expectations. Dr. Karriker stresses the importance of a proactive approach to demonstrating accountability, bolstering herd health, and building consumer trust. Listen now on your favorite platform! "Antimicrobial stewardship isn’t just about reducing antibiotic use; it’s about proactive disease prevention and improving outcomes." 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Locke Karriker https://www.linkedin.com/in/locke-karriker-a3976810b/ is a Morrill Professor and Director of the Swine Medicine Education Center at Iowa State University, where he has served for over 21 years. With a DVM from Mississippi State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Karriker has been a pivotal figure in swine health education. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:40) Introduction (01:52) Antimicrobial stewardship (05:23) Regulatory impact on swine (06:48) Developing a proactive plan (09:16) Biosecurity measures (10:56) Consumer trust & transparency (13:56) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) - Farm Health Guardian (http://www.farmhealthguardian.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493