Dr. Marisa Rotolo: Swine Disease Research Task Force | Ep. 136

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Marisa Rotolo, a veterinary epidemiologist and the director of swine health at the National Pork Board, discusses the work of the Swine Disease Research Task Force. Dr. Rotolo walks us through how disease research priorities are set and how the latest findings are shared to improve management strategies. From tackling PED to addressing foreign animal diseases, this episode offers valuable insights to help improve swine health practices. Tune in now, available on all major platforms! "At the Swine Disease Research Task Force, we discuss knowledge gaps and create research questions to address industry challenges." Meet the guest: Dr. Marisa Rotolo, DVM, PhD, earned her degrees from Iowa State University, specializing in veterinary microbiology and preventive medicine. Currently the Director of Swine Health at the National Pork Board, she oversees critical initiatives like the Swine Disease Research Task Force. With extensive experience in veterinary epidemiology, Dr. Rotolo’s efforts are transforming swine health practices. Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn (00:00) Introduction (01:00) Swine Disease Research Task Force (04:06) Focus on PED research (04:48) Disease management (06:27) Communicating research (08:35) Industry collaboration (10:47) Closing thoughts The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/) * National Pork Board (https://porkcheckoff.org/) - Elanco (https://www.elanco.com/en-us) - Farm Health Guardian (http://www.farmhealthguardian.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80692493 Website: https://swinehealthblackbelt.com