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Five ways to get better returns on your swine-health program
Sep 26, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Five ways to get better returns on your swine-health program
The pork industry uses a wide variety of vaccinations and medications for managing viral and bacterial diseases. Micah Jansen, DVM, Zoetis, identifies five areas where producers can improve returns...Part 1: Vaccine storage and handling
Mar 12, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Part 1: Vaccine storage and handling
A common mistake made with vaccines involves improper handling of the vaccines. From the time the products arrive on the farm until they are used, the vaccines must be properly stored, following...Part 2: Selecting and training caregivers for effective vaccination
Mar 12, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Part 2: Selecting and training caregivers for effective vaccination
A common mistake made with vaccines involves improper handling of the vaccines. From the time the products arrive on the farm until they are used, the vaccines must be properly stored, following...Part 3: Vaccine training more important as pork industry rethinks antibiotics
Mar 12, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Part 3: Vaccine training more important as pork industry rethinks antibiotics
The new veterinary feed directive rules regarding the use of antibiotics in feed makes the use of vaccinations more important to maintain optimum swine health. If pigs receive proper vaccinations...Part 4: Training benefits antibiotic programs, too
Mar 12, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Part 4: Training benefits antibiotic programs, too
A well-trained caregiver becomes the first line of defense against disease in a hog unit. If they are trained to recognize the first signs of disease in pig units, they can alert management...Part 5: Feed medications still play an important role in swine health
Mar 12, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Part 5: Feed medications still play an important role in swine health
Veterinarians know the history of disease that may pop up within different hog systems. Depending on the situation, they may decide that a feed antibiotic is the best route to treat the pigs.