How to tackle mortality-causing lameness in finishing hogs
Feb 09, 2021Susan Spiegel
Lameness is now the leading cause of mortality in mid- to late-finishing pigs. How did lameness develop into such a big problem?
A simple scoring system can provide insights into tail biting and lameness
Jul 22, 2019Susan Spiegel
Tail biting and lameness directly impact the well-being of growing pigs, which in turn impacts their productivity and the farm’s economics.
Why did sow-mortality rates jump to 15%?
Apr 04, 2019Susan Spiegel
The spike in sow-mortality rates over the past decade has prompted the US pork industry to hunt for answers.
Why sows leave the herd: Biological priorities and productivity
Feb 27, 2019Susan Spiegel
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...
