Animal Science 225 R.B . (Butch) Baker, DVM, MS

1. Animal Science 225 R.B. (Butch) Baker, DVM, MS Senior Clinician and Dr. David R. Trask Professorship in Entrepreneurial Studies Iowa State University ISU College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Supply Veterinary Medicine

3. Discussion Topics • VDPAM 487 Class • Farm Observations – what do we look for? • Mortality and Morbidity • Pig and worker environment • Clinical Signs – quantifying disease and intervention • Four circles • Outside the barn • Inside the barn • The pen • The pig

4. What do you observe

5. External Environments

6. Whole Barn - Aerial View of 4,800 Sow Farm with onsite gilt replacement/acclimation buildings

9. The internal Environment

10. Pens

12. The Pen

13. Individuals

14. Pens and Individuals

18. Niche Production

20. Discussion Topics • Sample Collection • Euthanasia – Welfare and Safety • What samples and why • Blood – • Tissues – • Saliva and ropes • Other samples – feed, water, etc. • Accurate Records Required

21. Picking the right pig(s)

22. Picking the right pig(s)

28. What happens in the Diagnostic Lab? • Garbage in – garbage out • Samples must arrive in good condition • Preparation – • Ice, • shipping box’s • expedited delivery • Submissions – paperwork • Tests and making the Diagnosis • PCR • ELISA • Immunohistochemistry • Toxicology • Many others

29. Who interprets and Why

30. Thanks and Questions