Swine mortality is a significant issue for the industry, as the death of an individual animal deeply affects farmers and the whole swine production. So in order to combat sow mortality and make production more profitable and sustainable, we must understand its causes. In this episode, Dr. Mariana Kikuti discusses a study conducted in the US Midwest on sow mortality in pig production systems, aimed at understanding the reasons for sow mortality and identifying factors associated with increased levels. Meet the guest: Dr. Mariana KikutiExperienceCurrent: Staff Researcher at the University of MinnesotaBackgroundPh.D., Public Health Epidemiology (Federal University of Bahia)M.Sc., Public Health Epidemiology (Federal University of Bahia)D.V.M. (Federal University of Paraná)Connect with the guest!𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Visit us at https://swinehealthblackbelt.comThe Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Boehringer Ingelheim- JBI- United Animal Health- Adare- Elanco- Standard Nutrition

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