Farms.com Home › Videos › Livestock Videos › Swine Videos

PRRS Eradication Strategies - Dr. DeBuse and Dr. Tousignant

Jun 15, 2026

Video: PRRS Eradication Strategies - Dr. DeBuse and Dr. Tousignant

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Neil DeBuse from Kalmbach Feeds and Dr. Steve Tousignant from Vaxxinova US discuss PRRS management strategies, recombination risks, whole genome sequencing, and the role of autogenous immunization programs in swine systems. They highlight practical approaches to improving immunity, reducing outbreaks, and advancing PRRS control across production systems. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Being PRRS negative sooner is a real key for eradication because every additional positive week increases production losses and viral exposure risks." - Dr. Neil DeBuse

Meet the guest: Dr. Neil DeBuse is a veterinarian at Kalmbach Feeds with more than 30 years of experience in swine health and production. His work focuses on PRRS control, biosecurity, immunity, and improving production stability across commercial swine systems in the United States and internationally.

Dr. Steve Tousignant is Director of the Swine Business Unit and Technical Services Veterinarian at Vaxxinova US, with a DVM and PhD from the University of Minnesota. His experience combines epidemiology, technical services, and practical immunization strategies designed to support consistent herd performance and long-term production stability. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle!

Business News by Better Farming

Dairy Farmers Urge Action on Labor, Other Issu... ›

Secretary Rollins Announces FY27 Funding for P... ›

Trade Opens Doors for Agriculture ›

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultura... ›

Global Trade Strengthens Farm Income ›

USDA Opens Trade Program Applications for Farm... ›

U.S. Pork Exports on Robust Pace through April... ›

Brands, Farm Groups, and Research Organization... ›

General News by Better Farming

Gen Z Vision: How Will Data and Automation Redefi... ›

Iowa Pork Welcomes Summer Interns ›

Low Belly Prices Continue to Impact Pork Cutout V... ›

ABP Working Groups address key issues ›

What drives the true cost of forage production? ›

Industry reps testify on ag and USMCA ›

Multiple pickup trucks under recall ›

Most regions hit the home stretch of seeding ›

Forums by Agriville.com

U.S. Midwest Corn Pollination is Widespread in 13+ U.S. States! ›

Rain lottery ›

Friday crop.report on a Thursday middle of July on ›

Current N pricing ›

A real lobby effort results ›

Winter wheat harvest Highwood Montana ›

Machinery News by Better Farming

BKT Announces New Leadership Change at BKT USA Subsidiary

BKT Announces New Leadership Change at BKT USA Su... ›

Elbit Systems’ FUSE Acquired Blue White Robotics L... ›

Ag Equipment Tariff Cut to 15%; Plus, CNH Reorg Co... ›

AED Honors House Agriculture Committee Chairman Gl... ›

Thinking Outside the Box to Implement Precision Te... ›

Crop News by Better Farming

Degradable Sensors Reveal Hidden Soil Secrets by Being Nibbled on by Microbes

Degradable Sensors Reveal Hidden Soil Sec... ›

A Sample Proposal on “Livestock Develop... ›

Waste Cotton Hulls Become Powerful Cata... ›

A Minnesota Grant Aims to Kickstart Dom... ›

Grassley: Iowa Farmers Say Pass E15 Now... ›

Livestock News by Better Farming

Gen Z Vision: How Will Data and Automation Redefine Swine Production by 2035?

Gen Z Vision: How Will Data and Automatio... ›

Iowa Pork Welcomes Summer Interns ›

Low Belly Prices Continue to Impact Por... ›

SDSU Extension Encourages Testing Forag... ›

Less Grazing, More Feed For Livestock I... ›

Sponsored Links:

Highest Yielding Soybeans, PigCHAMP Grow-Finish, Precision Agriculture, Swine Reproduction Software

This website uses tracking tools, including cookies. We use these technologies for a variety of reasons, including to recognize new and past website users, to customize your experience, perform analytics and deliver personalized advertising on our sites, apps and newsletters and across the Internet based on your interests.
You agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Access by clicking I agree.