In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Arthur Finatto, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Saskatchewan, explores the role of porcine beta-defensin peptides in boosting swine immunity. He explains how these molecules fight both bacterial and viral infections, modulate inflammation, and offer promise for swine dysentery management. Learn how genetic selection and nutrition could optimize their expression. Listen now on all major platforms!"Porcine β-defensin five is a naturally produced peptides that help pigs combat bacterial and viral infections at a cellular level."𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Arthur Finatto earned his D.V.M. from Universidade de Passo Fundo, an M.Sc. in Animal Welfare & Epigenetics from the University of São Paulo, and a Ph.D. in Swine Health from the University of Saskatchewan. Now a postdoctoral researcher in swine health and immunology, his work explores host defense peptides and mucosal immunity.Click here to read the full research articles:Porcine β-defensin 5 (pBD-5) modulates the inflammatory and metabolic host intestinal response to infectionActive Participatory Regional Surveillance for Notifiable Swine PathogensTo learn more, visit:US Swine Health Improvement PlanLiked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:06) Introduction(02:33) Porcine defensin discovery(04:05) Mechanism of action(06:26) Breed and nutritional impact(08:36) Swine dysentery link(10:46) Future applications(12:06) Closing thoughtsThe Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Boehringer Ingelheim- Farm Health Guardian𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine Health Blackbelt PodcastInstagram: Swine CampusLinkedIn: Swine Campus

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