The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast · Wisenetix

Dr. Ashley DeDecker: Health Compliance in Swine | Ep. 201

·13 min·1 clip
Dr. Ashley DeDecker uncovers a 9-12% mortality spike when pigs miss PCV2 vaccines, costing farmers up to $1 per pig.
Dr. Ashley DeDecker discusses vaccine compliance in swine, emphasizing its critical impact on herd health and economics. She reveals that improving compliance by 10% can save 75 cents to $1 per pig and shares practical tips like using sort boards to reduce needle breakage. The conversation highlights common pitfalls in vaccine storage, mixing, and administration.
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