During the AASV Annual Meeting, 29 veterinary students interviewed conference speakers to gain additional information about their presentation topic. The next of these interviews is now available to members on the AASV website at https://www.aasv.org/podcast/. Dr. Lawrence and Andrew Noel discussed the basis and advantages to Whole Genome Sequencing and its advantages to PCR in the fight against Strep Suis. Dr. Lawrence provides insight into what Newport Labs can offer to producers, and gives a glimpse of what lies ahead in future research. Watch for additional podcast interviews in the coming weeks!