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The Pig Issue

THE PIG ISSUE is Garth Pig Practice's dedicated quarterly newsletter for clients and producers.

The Pig Issue - September 2016

The Pig Issue - September 2016

In this issue we open by looking at the importance of fly control given the fact that as causing skin lesions at slaughter flies are also major vectors of disease. We also take a look at lameness in sows which can be a serious problem and is generally the second greatest cause of non selective culling – after infertility. We also have an update...

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The Pig Issue - July 2016

The Pig Issue - July 2016

In July's issue we take a look at Staff training, and specifically Euthanasia Training which the Red Tractor regulations state; that on every unit at least one member of staff must be assessed as competent, to euthanase pigs, at a veterinary visit.. Do you know the BPHS scheme is due to end and there is no clear replacement in sight! If you would like...

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The Pig Issue - April 2016

The Pig Issue - April 2016

In April's issue we take a look at Nursery Piglet Management and the multiple challenges facing the piglet at weaning. As a producer you can help to dramatically reduce post-weaning losses, we explain how. Do you understand your milk spot report? If not, we discuss the scoring process and what it means. In this month's supplement we take an in depth...

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The Pig Issue - February 2016

The Pig Issue - February 2016

Changes are being made to the Red Tractor Certification Bodies and the Chief Veterinary Officer has announced that PED will become a notifiable disease in England, but what does this mean to you? We explain. In this edition we also take a look at pleurisy scoring and provide an update on Colistin. Happy reading! Read the February 2016 Pig Issue Newsletter...

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