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Name: Brandi Burton, DVM
Affiliation:
- Suidae Health and Production
What drives you to work on Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae elimination?
I thoroughly enjoy the challenge of working with a difficult pathogen, like Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, that we know can be controlled and have huge economic impact, but there’s still room to improve how that is accomplished.
Name: Laura Dalquist, DVM
Affiliation:
- Swine Vet Center
What drives you to work on Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae elimination?
Producing healthy pigs that people enjoy taking care of drives me to eliminate as many pathogens as possible from the sow farms I work with. Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is a costly pathogen that we do not need to live with!
Name: Rebecca Robbins, DVM, Ph.D.
Affiliation:
- PIC North America
What drives you to work on Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae elimination?
As a veterinarian, it is my duty to identify strategies to manage and remove obstacles, which include Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infection, in order for the pig to express its full genetic potential.
Name: Elise Toohill, DVM
Affiliation:
- Carthage Veterinary Service
What drives you to work on Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae elimination?
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae elimination can be a daunting task for some producers; however, the disease impact can be severe, and elimination is possible and achievable in most situations with hard work and smart investments.