Tighten up biosecurity protocols for supply and equipment entry
All types of supplies and equipment enter a hog farm, putting the operation at risk of a disease outbreak. Improved biosecurity protocols with layering help minimize the risks, reported Erin Kettelkamp, DVM, Swine Vet Center.
Nursery transition tied to increase in pig scours
Changes to a piglet’s gut brought on by weaning may allow rotavirus an opportunity to cause some issues with scours, according to Ross Kiehne, DVM, Swine Vet Center.
How to attract people to work on your hog farm
The biggest issue facing most hog farms today is a shortage of workers, according to Laura Bruner, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, Minnesota.