In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Jessica Law, veterinarian and owner of the Prairie Livestock Veterinarians, shares her expertise on advancing herd health through preventative medicine. She explores the power of working closely with producers, the crucial role of biosecurity, and why early piglet care can make all the difference down the line. Get practical tips on disease prevention, vaccination strategies, and how to keep your herd healthy and performing at its best. Tune in now on all major platforms!
"Herd health is just like this big ecosystem; itโs a combination of animal health, production, and the goals for those animals."
Meet the guest: Dr. Jessica Law, DVM, earned board certification in Swine Health Management in 2024, becoming only the second veterinarian in Canada and one of just 20 diplomates in North America. Honored as the 2020 Young Veterinarian of the Year, sheโs served as president of the Canadian and Western Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians and chairs the Food Animal Committee for the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Law, owner of Prairie Livestock Veterinarians in Alberta, specializes in herd health, reproduction, biosecurity, and disease prevention. She also teaches at the University of Calgary.
What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:08) Introduction
- (03:50) Herd health overview
- (05:18) Producer collaboration
- (13:08) Ventilation's role in health
- (15:00) Biosecurity insights
- (22:08) Management strategies
- (33:36) Final three questions
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