How to minimize summer’s impact on sow fertility
Sow reproductive performance drops off in the summer, and this year will be no different, according to Paul Yeske, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, Minnesota.
Dry fog with common disinfectants decontaminates supply rooms
Hog producers discouraged to learn foggers don’t fully disinfect a supply room should not close the door on the biosecurity method yet. New research spearheaded by Erin Kettelkamp, DVM, with Swine Vet Center, found a better solution.
SVC Newsletter – June 2021
Dr. Tim Loula honored with two industry awards, SVC at World Pork Expo, summer management tips and more!
Nasty PRRS variant continues to spread undeterred by summer’s heat
The virulent porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) variant identified as PRRS 1-4-4 continues its destructive march through hog farms, even in the heat of summer.
SVC Newsletter – May 2021
This month, Dr. Laura Bruner discusses basic piglet care. In addition, we welcome two new veterinarians to our team: Drs. Erin Kettelkamp and Ethan Spronk!
High hog prices mean you can’t afford misses
Today’s high hog prices dictate a completely different mindset from a few months ago when an oversupply of hogs and low prices required cost-cutting measures, according to Jordan Graham, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, Minnesota.