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Gut edema in the nursery? Do these 4

We've seen a rash of gut edema in nursery pigs these last two weeks. Here's what Dr. Patterson wants dialed in: 1. Ventilation: no drafts, but don't let walls drip or humidity run high 2. Feed: work with your nutritionist on oats and zinc 3. Clean and disinfect: detergent first, th

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Day One Piglet Care: 3 Habits That Save Pigs

Day one sets up the whole turn in the farrowing room 🐷 Here are 3 things this farm does really well: 1️⃣ Right size pig, right size teat. Smaller piglets go on a smaller gilt with smaller teats so more of them make it. 2️⃣ Heat lamp height. Too low and pigs spread out. Too high and they'r

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Sows Aborting This Fall? It Could Be the Season

Sporadic abortions in your gilts and sows this fall? It could be seasonal infertility. After June 21st, shorter days can throw off hormones and circadian rhythm in sows. Most of these females are up and eating the next day like nothing happened. What to check: 1. Diagnostics. Submit fetuses

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3 Things New Wean Pigs Need Day 1

Getting a new group of weaned pigs off to a strong start comes down to 3 things 🐷 1️⃣ Feed: fresh feed in the feeders and on the mats 2️⃣ Water: 1 nipple per 10 pigs, right height, good flow 3️⃣ Temp and ventilation: right starting temp, no drafts Get these right and your pigs can perform b

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Black ear tips? Check your grain for mycotoxins

Seeing black or crusty ear tips on your pigs this fall? That's ear tip necrosis, and new crop grain is a common cause. Harvest brings in fresh corn and soybean meal, and with it molds and fungus that release mycotoxins. Once those hit the bloodstream you can see ear tip necrosis, tail biting

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Ileitis (Lawsonia intracellularis) 🐖

Case of the Day: Ileitis (Lawsonia intracellularis) 🐖 100 lb pigs with diarrhea, poor growth, and wasting. Necropsy showed a thickened, sloughing ileum. These pigs had not been vaccinated for ileitis. Ileitis can be prevented with vaccination. Talk to your veterinarian about a prevention plan

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Check This Before Farrowing

Stillborns up. Udder edema. Sows that won't milk. Before you blame disease or the heat... check body condition first. #SwineHealth #FarrowingTime #PigFarming #FarmTok #PassionForPigs

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The Easiest Way To Diagnose Sick Pigs

There’s a faster way to find out what’s making your pigs sick — and your pigs actually enjoy it. It’s called oral fluid testing and it might be the most practical diagnostic tool in swine production. Ask us how! 🐷 #SwineHealth #SwineProduction #FarmTok #PigFarming #VetTok

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Is Your Farrowing House Ready For Coccidia

This time of year the conditions are perfect for coccidiosis to take over your farrowing house. Don’t let it. The basics done right are your best weapon. 🐖 #Coccidiosis #FarrowingHouse #PigletHealth #SwineProduction #FarmTok

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Powdering Piglets, Are You Doing This?

Small habit. Big difference. The best producers already know this — now you do too. 🐖 #PigletSurvival #FarrowingHouse #SwineProduction #FarmTok #PigFarming

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Whitewashing Swine Barns: A Simple Sanitation Step

Whitewashing is a simple step that helps improve sanitation in swine barns. Hydrated lime mixed with water creates a high-pH surface that helps reduce bacteria, viruses, and some parasites. It doesn’t replace cleaning — wash, disinfect, then apply lime. A practical way many farms add another lay

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New York Pork Producers Annual Meeting

Good turnout, strong discussions on swine health and day-to-day management. Thanks to the New York Pork Producers Association for hosting and bringing producers together. #PassionForPigs #NewYorkPork #SwineHealth #PorkIndustry #PorkProducers

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Oregon Pork Producers Annual Meeting

Thankful to the Oregon Pork Producers Association for hosting a great annual meeting. As producers, it’s important to stay informed, stay connected, and keep improving. Meetings like this give us perspective on swine health and where the industry is heading. Being part of it matters. #Passio

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Mycotoxins Update

We’re seeing more mycotoxin cases lately — fumonisin is showing up in several of them. If you’re noticing unusual symptoms or pigs just not acting right, don’t ignore it. Contact your vet and consider adding a quality binder to the ration. #PassionForPigs #SwineHealth #Mycotoxins #F

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Curtis Show Pigs

On-farm surgery day. Good conversations, good-looking pigs, great producers. #PassionForPigs #ShowPigSurgeries #SwineHealth #ShowPigs #CurtisShowPigs

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Environmental enrichment

Environmental enrichment in open-pen gestation isn’t just about toys. Chains, plastic stars, even bowling balls help reduce boredom, limit aggression, and support better sow comfort and welfare. Every farm is different—genetics, housing, and management all matter. What enrichment strategies are

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Surgery day at Team Sloan Livestock 🐷

Everything went smooth — pigs looked great. #PassionForPigs #SwineHealth #PigCare #ShowPigSurgeries #ShowPigs

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Rabbit-eared piglets showing up in your herd?

Rabbit-eared piglets showing up in your herd? We’re seeing this more often, along with weaker piglets and reproductive changes. If this looks familiar, early diagnostics matter—reach out. #PassionForPigs #SwineHealth #Piglets #HerdHealth #Pigs

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