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Three ways to assess your herd’s ‘positive welfare state’
Oct 30, 2020Jennifer Grullon
The “Five Freedoms” have been the foundation for establishing sound animal welfare practices since they were developed in 1965. Now, more than 50 years later, researchers have additional tools...
Maintaining welfare standards in the face of a pandemic
Jul 02, 2020Jennifer Grullon
By Joseph F. Connor, DVM, MS
Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd.
Smithfield veterinarian aims to connect dots on animal welfare
Aug 14, 2019Jennifer Grullon
For Mary Battrell, DVM, a swine veterinarian for Smithfield Foods, animal welfare is the connection between animal health, well-being and performance; and optimizing that connection improves...
Animal welfare key to pork producers’ continuous improvement
Feb 27, 2019Jennifer Grullon
Animal well-being is not a new concept and has long been a priority on hog farms. “It’s one of the ethical principles within the industry’s We Care initiative,” said Sherry Webb,...
Why sows leave the herd: Biological priorities and productivity
Feb 27, 2019Jennifer Grullon
When it comes to sow productivity, culling and mortality issues, “the simple answer is there’s no simple answer,” John Deen, DVM, University of Minnesota swine epidemiologist, told Pig Health...
Retailers setting their sights on pain management in pig production
May 01, 2018Jennifer Grullon
Although antibiotics and sow housing have remained center stage in recent years, retailers are increasingly putting pressure on producers to address pain management as part of their...
Practicing precision animal health
Dec 05, 2017Jennifer Grullon
Ross Kiehne, DVM, practices what he calls “precision animal health.” “I’m only going to provide the vaccine or antibiotic that’s right for the pig at that time in its life to make it as...
Hanor swine vet: Food animals deserve the same care and treatment as pets
Jun 16, 2017Jennifer Grullon
Pigs are “very cool” animals — they’re all curious and very friendly from the time they’re baby pigs to sows and boars, explains Tara Donovan, DVM, company veterinarian for Hanor Company.
Technology, veterinary care helping to improve pig health, production on Illinois swine farm
May 19, 2017Jennifer Grullon
Ness farm pigs get dessert before dinner. The Ness’ production system uses a liquid byproduct from an ice cream manufacturer to supply fat and energy to their pigs’ diet.
