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Can Boar Semen Really Spread PRRS? - Dr. Darwin Reicks | Part 1

Sep 01, 2025

Video: Can Boar Semen Really Spread PRRS? - Dr. Darwin Reicks | Part 1

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Darwin Reicks from Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting unpacks the key challenges of pathogen transmission through boar semen in swine production. From the risks of PRRS and Senecavirus to the limitations of current diagnostic protocols, he outlines what producers need to know. Discover how semen testing and boar stud monitoring contribute to stronger reproductive biosecurity. Listen now on all major platforms!