SWINETIME — EPISODE #77

The Ileitis Playbook

Ileitis might be one of the most common gut diseases in pigs—but that doesn’t mean it has to take a toll on your herd or your bottom line. In this episode of SwineTime, Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Dr. AJ Smit to unpack the real-world impact of ileitis and how producers can get ahead of it.

From catching sub-clinical signs in the barn to making sense of diagnostics and choosing the right vaccination approach, Dr. Smit shares practical strategies that can help you minimize losses and protect performance. Whether you’re battling ileitis today or planning ahead for tomorrow, this conversation has tools you can put to work.

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Dr. AJ Smit

Dr. AJ Smit, raised in Orange City, Iowa, has always had a passion for livestock and farm life. He completed his undergraduate degree at Northwestern College in 2004 and worked in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs at Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. for three years before returning to veterinary school. Dr. Smit graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011, practiced mixed animal veterinary care at Sioux Center Veterinary Clinic from 2011 to 2013, and is now a veterinarian and partner at Pipestone Veterinary Services of Orange City, specializing in production animal medicine. He is married and a proud father of seven children.

About SwineTime

PIPESTONE's mission is "Helping Farmers Today Create the Farms of Tomorrow." The SwineTime podcast was created for pig farmers and individual pork producers around the country. Hosted by Dr. Wayne, the podcast contains pork industry news, advancements in animal care, and how to enhance your productivity. Podcasts are available on Pipestone.com and your favorite streaming platform.

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