In today's episode, I am joined by Olivia Harrison to discuss a crucial topic in the livestock industry: feed safety and contamination mitigation. We talk about the challenges of decontaminating facilities and the potential risks of introducing foreign animal diseases. Olivia covers it all, sharing her experiences and research at the Feed Safety Research Center, shedding light on effectiveness and the importance of controlling environmental contamination. Stay tuned as we delve into the world of feed safety and the measures being taken to ensure the health and well-being of our animal population against diseases like PRRS, ASF, PEDv, and more.

"We often focus on the farms themselves, striving for maximum isolation. However, feed mills serve as crucial epicenters, impacting various aspects, including ingredient suppliers in addition to the farms."

What you'll learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(02:00) Introduction and professional background
(05:42) Feed Safety Research Center
(09:20) Decontaminating facilities
(14:02) Most concerning pathogens and routes for their entry into feed
(20:14) Controlling potential presence of pathogen in the feed
(32:27) Final questions

Meet the guest: Olivia Harrison

Experience:

Graduate Student at Kansas State University

Background:

B.Sc., Animal Sciences (Kansas State University)

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Olivia Harrison: Decontamination in Feed Mills | Ep. 13