Health management key in all phases of a sow’s life

Sow health is a cornerstone of a pig farm. The breeding cycle must be planned, maintained and prioritised. In this cycle, health problems are never far off. Which health problems occur during modern sow management – and how can they be avoided? By Dr John Carr and Mark Howells, Howells Veterinary Services, Easingwold, Yorkshire, United Kingdom Too much emphasis is placed on the piglets born and numbers weaned. The number of weaned sows is actually more important for the farm and