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Fixing Sow Prolapses on Farm | Dr. Lauren Glowzenski

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About the Guest

Dr. Lauren Glowzenski, VMD, is a 2016 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and has been a swine exclusive practitioner for over a decade. With experience in all phases of production, from birth to market, Dr. Glowzenski has previous experience working for TriOak Foods (JBS USA) and Tyson Foods. She currently works for Pipestone Veterinary Services where she provides care for client farms throughout the Midwest.

What can you expect to learn from this episode of Popular Pig?
  • Why sow prolapses spiked (since ~2013) with the push for more total born—and why better “robustness” genetics are starting to taper it off.
  • What you can control today: quick, humane on-farm fixes—vaginal box-sutures; rectal purse-string or band-and-ring amputation—with simple tools and clear SOPs.
  • The payoff: cutting prolapse-related deaths from ~20–30% of sow mortality down to ~5–10%, keeping more sows alive to wean and cull.
  • How to make it stick: train the team (including TN-visa staff), focus on speed, safety, and food-safety-friendly methods.
  • Dr. Lauren’s “Golden Nugget”
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