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Protecting your herd and profits with strong line of defense

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The razor-thin margins in today's pork industry demand a laser focus on herd health to maintain profitability. Dr. Nic Lauterbach, Technical Services Veterinarian with Pharmgate Animal Health, draws on his years of industry experience to deliver practical insights on keeping pigs healthy during challenging times.
What makes sick pigs so costly? As Dr. Lauterbach explains, illness diminishes the efficiency of every production input – feed conversion suffers, space utilization decreases, and labor requirements increase. This cascade effect can quickly erode already slim profit margins. The key is developing systems that both prevent disease entry and respond rapidly when health challenges emerge.
Producers should watch for specific warning signs that might indicate brewing health issues. Reduced water consumption often serves as the earliest indicator, followed by lethargy, decreased feed intake, and increased need for individual treatments. Dr. Lauterbach emphasizes the critical importance of establishing a strong health team before problems arise, creating clear communication channels that enable quick diagnostic testing and appropriate intervention strategies. This proactive approach can mean the difference between a manageable health event and a devastating outbreak.

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Chapters

1. Herd Health and Profitability (00:00:00)

2. Dr. Lauterbach's Role at Farmgate (00:01:21)

3. Major Disease Threats to Swine (00:03:06)

4. Early Warning Signs of Disease (00:05:24)

5. Response Steps to Prevent Outbreaks (00:07:43)

6. Treatment Options and Recommendations (00:10:54)

7. Episode Closing (00:13:06)

289 episodes

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The razor-thin margins in today's pork industry demand a laser focus on herd health to maintain profitability. Dr. Nic Lauterbach, Technical Services Veterinarian with Pharmgate Animal Health, draws on his years of industry experience to deliver practical insights on keeping pigs healthy during challenging times.
What makes sick pigs so costly? As Dr. Lauterbach explains, illness diminishes the efficiency of every production input – feed conversion suffers, space utilization decreases, and labor requirements increase. This cascade effect can quickly erode already slim profit margins. The key is developing systems that both prevent disease entry and respond rapidly when health challenges emerge.
Producers should watch for specific warning signs that might indicate brewing health issues. Reduced water consumption often serves as the earliest indicator, followed by lethargy, decreased feed intake, and increased need for individual treatments. Dr. Lauterbach emphasizes the critical importance of establishing a strong health team before problems arise, creating clear communication channels that enable quick diagnostic testing and appropriate intervention strategies. This proactive approach can mean the difference between a manageable health event and a devastating outbreak.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Herd Health and Profitability (00:00:00)

2. Dr. Lauterbach's Role at Farmgate (00:01:21)

3. Major Disease Threats to Swine (00:03:06)

4. Early Warning Signs of Disease (00:05:24)

5. Response Steps to Prevent Outbreaks (00:07:43)

6. Treatment Options and Recommendations (00:10:54)

7. Episode Closing (00:13:06)

289 episodes

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