M. hyo: Why early treatment is important

Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is one of the main culprits with regard to Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex (PRDC) in finisher pigs. It pays to control the bacteria at the sows, to avoid it having an impact on their offspring in later life. Respiratory disease is one of the biggest threats to the health of growing pigs, accounting for more than half of all treatments administered to them. Its economic impact is very significant, however, producers seldom reflect on any adaptation of their control s