Dr. Fernando Leite: PCV2d Defense | Ep. 174

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Fernando Leite from Boehringer Ingelheim explores how different PCV2 genotypes impact immunity in swine. He shares findings from a recent trial comparing homologous and heterologous vaccination strategies under real-world challenge conditions with PRRSV. Learn how genotype 2d immunized pigs performed and why this may offer superior protection.

"The PCV2d genotype today is the most prevalent genotype, and it has been for some years now."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Fernando Leite earned his DVM in Brazil and completed his M.S. at Iowa State University and Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota, focusing on swine infectious diseases. He currently serves as Associate Director of Technical Marketing for Swine at Boehringer Ingelheim.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:16) Introduction
• (03:05) PCV2d genotype prevalence
• (04:11) Immunization efficacy comparison
• (05:37) Homologous vs heterologous use
• (06:35) Comparing efficacy results
• (09:30) Field application strategies
• (12:03) Closing thoughts

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