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
Mycoplasma elimination possible, but more difficult on farrow-to-finish sites
With the right program in place, eliminating mycoplasma pneumonia is possible on many hog farms.
Sow pads show promise for reducing shoulder sores, related infections
During farrowing and lactation, sows can easily develop shoulder sores, which in turn become infected. Could a little padding help?
Gilt acclimatization is key to eliminating Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in sow herd
Successful elimination of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) from a herd is often driven by sow farm status, according to Alyssa Betlach, DVM, Swine Vet Center.
What’s the US emergency response to African swine fever?
The emergency response to a possible outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in the US stands ready for implementation.
