Dr. Rienske Mortier: Data Driven Swine Decisions | Ep. 207

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Rienske Mortier, swine veterinarian at Prairie Livestock Veterinarians in Canada, shares how critical thinking and data analysis improve herd health decisions. She explains how to use farm data, avoid common analysis mistakes, and measure intervention results effectively. Dr. Mortier highlights the value of structured thinking in modern swine production. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Swine production generates a lot of useful data, which creates a real opportunity to understand what is happening in the herd and make better decisions over time."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Rienske Mortier earned a PhD in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases from the University of Calgary and a veterinary degree with honors from Ghent University. She works as a swine veterinarian and clinical instructor in Canada, focusing on herd health, epidemiology, and data-driven decision-making. 

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:56) Introduction
• (02:29) Listening approach
• (05:08) PhD impact
• (06:15) Farm data value
• (07:32) On farm trials
• (08:07) Data resources
• (10:22) Closing thoughts

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