Jessica L. Bates Swine Medicine Education Center - Iowa State University

Publish Date: October 7, 2015

Environmental sampling is an effective means of describing the health and drug residue status of swine populations. Environmental samples can be used to describe anything in the pigs' living area, such as pen floors, feeders and other barn equipment. This video will provide basic instructions of this simple technique for better on-farm health monitoring.

Publish Date: October 7, 2015

Blood collection, or "bleeding" is one of the most basic and useful skills for the swine practitioner. Serology from blood collection allows veterinarians to run several diagnostic tests, both in the face of disease outbreaks and for routine surveillance.

Publish Date: October 7, 2015

This video outlines swine lactation, which is one of the most critical factors in the husbandry and health of both sows and piglets. The lactating sow or gilt is the sole source of neonatal piglet nutrition and immunity. Proper lactation is essential for providing baby piglets the ability to grow, thrive, and be successfully weaned. Several management and biological factors play a role in swine lactation. This video will: - describe basic lactational physiology - troubleshoot any issues that may occur during lactation - briefly detail milk collection from the sow