Lowering pre-wean mortality starts at day 1
Pre-wean mortality continues to be a challenge to producers across the industry as genetic improvements allow sows to be more prolific and achieve higher total born
Veterinarian says VFD led to more strategic antibiotic use
The FDA’s revised rules for antibiotic use in hogs, including the veterinary feed directive, has led to a reduction in and more strategic use of antibiotics in swine.
SVC Newsletter – November 2019
Successful gilt management /
Don’t skip the chute! /
Feed quality and mycotoxins
Maintain mycoplasma-negative herds with laryngeal swab tests from incoming gilts
Sow farms that have eradicated M. hyo must continue surveillance to keep the pathogen out or the results will be devastating.
New sow farm design minimizes disease transmission
A 2,200-sow, farrow-to-wean farm still under construction recently opened its doors for the public to see the latest technology in hog building design.
SVC Newsletter – October 2019
Evaluating supplement iron protocols /
Online ordering is now available /
Swine Vet Center launches new website for pork industry
