Nutritional Strategies to Boost Pig Immunity in 2026
Introduction Three years ago, I consulted with a 1,200-sow operation in Indiana struggling with chronic respiratory disease despite aggressive vaccination and antibiotic programs. Their medication costs had climbed to $4.80 per pig, yet nursery mortality…
Complete Guide to Pig Parasite Management in 2026
Introduction Last fall, I visited a 300-head finishing operation in Iowa, where the owner couldn’t understand why his pigs were gaining 0.3 pounds less per day than his neighbor’s herd. After examining just five livers at a local processor,…
Pig Vaccination Schedule USA: Complete Guide for 2026
Introduction Disease prevention remains the cornerstone of profitable pig production, with vaccination programmes reducing mortality by 15-30% across U.S. swine operations, according to 2025 USDA veterinary surveys. A well-designed vaccination schedule…
Pig Farm Biosecurity Measures: Practical Protocols for Disease Prevention
Introduction Disease outbreaks cost the U.S. swine industry an estimated $3 billion annually in lost production, treatment expenses, and mortality. In my 15 years of swine practice across Iowa and the Midwest, I have witnessed devastating Porcine…
Pig Health and Disease Management in the USA: Prevention, Vaccination, and Biosecurity
Understanding Pig Health Management for Small-Scale Farms Pig health management is the systematic practice of preventing disease, monitoring wellness, and maintaining biosecurity measures to keep pigs healthy throughout their lives. For small-scale…