Better Pork |February 2024

25 Story Idea? Contact Paul.Nolan@Farms.com Better Pork | February 2024 months or longer. Intensive strategic implementation of vaccination and/or antibiotic treatment can be performed under the guidance and supervision of a veterinarian. Full depopulation and repopulation has also been used to eradicate M. hyo from a site. These methods are not always successful, and they represent significant costs in terms of labour, medication and lost production. There is also the ever-present risk of re-infection after even the most thorough eradication program. I recommend consulting with your veterinarian to determine the best course of action for managing the risk and impact of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae on your farm. BP HERD HEALTH INSIDE THE HELIX A Podcast from DNA Genetics. When economic times are tough, you need a sow that consistently outperforms expectations. The DNA Line 241 will save you money with industry-leading feed conversion. Whether through feed intake or feed conversion in gestation, our maternal line is the solution you’re looking for. Especially during times where every dollar matters. Visit with an account representative to learn how you can achieve the biggest bang for your buck. FEED CONVERSION MATTERS. WHEN TIMES ARE TIGHT, dnaswinegenetics.com HAYLEY BOWLING Dr. Hayley Bowling is a veterinarian with Prairie Livestock Veterinarians in Red Deer, Alta. The severity of Mycoplasma pneumonia can be worsened by poor air quality, crowded pens and mixing of different age groups of pigs. Jodie Aldred photo

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