Ventilation is a critical component to the health of a swine herd. As veterinarians and representatives working with swine productions personnel, consider the importance of discussing ventilation and filtration as part of the herd health strategies.
Source: National Hog Farmer, September 23, 2016.
Barry Kerkaert, veterinarian with Pipestone Veterinary Services in Minnesota, says the ventilation system can be considered similar to the ‘sixth player on the court, or 12th player on the field, it’s the fans — no pun intended.’ He stresses that veterinarians can have a proper diagnosis and a great health plan in place on the farms of their clients, ‘and still if you don’t have ventilation working properly for you, you can be challenged and challenge your client for success.’