Choose your vet wisely

The veterinarian is one of the main advisors for farm management and farmers put a lot of trust in them. Pig welfare expert Dr Irene Camerlink explains that the ideal vet makes a world of difference. Technologies and knowledge keep on improving, and the same holds true for veterinary practices. What was valid veterinary advice 10 years ago, may not be applicable now; for example, due to changes in a disease’s virulence, different medications to reduce antimicrobial resistance, or new techni