Key takeaways
To help promote animal health and productivity, take a holistic approach by fine-tuning vaccination strategies, monitoring nutrient intake, and understanding how disease and stress may impact immune responses.
Protect vaccine quality by storing them properly. Ready-to-use vaccines...
We often discuss the value of swine barns and facilities, but have you ever thought about how much yours is actually worth? You might have a rough idea of your barn’s value, but it can be helpful to figure...
The swine industry has seen significant shifts over the years, particularly in the area of animal welfare. One of the most notable changes is the movement away from the use of gestation crates for sows. These crates, once standard...
It has become more clear over time that feed ingredients and complete feed can present a biosecurity risk. Prevention of contamination is obviously important, but it can be a daunting task because there are many critical control points. Another...
By Rob Hannam
The short answer is yes. The weak link in biosecurity is invariably the human factor. Biosecurity is limited by the compliance level of personnel. While there are not a lot of studies about factors influencing biosecurity...
Gilt retention challenges can result in a parity profile skewed to younger females in the breeding herd. We know that there are differences in reproductive efficiency and disease control in gilts vs sows. Gilt progeny (GP) are already known...
Attending the 2024 World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 5-6 was nothing short of exhilarating. The event, held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, brought together industry professionals and enthusiasts, creating an atmosphere brimming with excitement and...
Influenza Virus A (IAVsw) is a viral pathogen that is a frequently occurring pathogen in all ages of growing and breeding pigs. Many years ago most outbreaks were epidemic in nature with widespread infection followed by clearing immunity and...
An Indiana judge has answered the age-old question…is a taco a sandwich? The answer, at least under Indiana zoning law, is YES.
A landowner in Fort Wayne, Indiana wanted to develop his property. He sought a rezoning from R1 (single...
Biosecurity ranks high on the list of concerns for swine veterinarians who want hog units tightened up to reduce disease. But the cost of new improvements can be overwhelming, according to Jordan Graham, DVM, MS, Swine Vet Center in...