What Makes Mycoplasma Elimination Work? - Dr. Dyneah Classen
Oct 26, 2026

Video: What Makes Mycoplasma Elimination Work? - Dr. Dyneah Classen



In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Dyneah Classen, a veterinarian and partner with Carthage Veterinary Service, discusses practical strategies for eliminating Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae from sow herds. The conversation explains why successful programs depend on defining time zero, maintaining a herd closure, using medication strategically, verifying water delivery, and building clear protocols for farm teams. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Anytime you can make check sheets, you create a clearer process and a record of what was done."

Meet the guest: Dr. Dyneah Classen earned a DVM from the University of Illinois in 2007 and is a veterinarian and partner with Carthage Veterinary Service in Carthage, Illinois. Her experience connects disease elimination with healthier finishing populations and improved production outcomes. Learn more from Dr. Dyneah Classen on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.

 

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