How to tackle mortality-causing lameness in finishing hogs
Lameness is now the leading cause of mortality in mid- to late-finishing pigs. How did lameness develop into such a big problem?
Time to invest in market-transport biosecurity
Grow-finish farms are the last segment of hog production to enact strict biosecurity protocols. That needs to change, reports Mike Eisenmenger, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, Minnesota.
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.