Swine

To meet the food needs of a growing human population, pig farming has developed worldwide over the past decades. Today, for all professionals in the sector, the challenge is the same: how to preserve animal health and farm productivity while reducing the use of treatments. At Virbac, we provide veterinarians and pig farmers with solutions that focus on prevention and more sustainable farming practices.

ANSWERING THE CURRENT CHALLENGES OF SWINE FARMING

Solutions to limit the impact of the main swine diseases
A global approach that emphasizes prevention
Encouraging good husbandry practices to better protect sows and piglets from disease

REDUCE THE IMPACT OF MAJOR DISEASES IN SWINE PRODUCTION

The world's swine population is nearly 800 million, distributed in multiple regions. All over the world, pig populations are exposed to the same major diseases, such as porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2), swine fever and respiratory diseases, which are responsible for high mortality rates, stunted growth in herds and significant economic losses for farmers. At Virbac, we provide solutions to limit the impact of these diseases, regardless of the type of farm, with the constant concern of maintaining both the health of the animals and the performance of the farm.

A GLOBAL AND INNOVATIVE APPROACH FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE FARMING

We propose a transversal management of diseases, combining field audits, services, vaccination and medication. Our approach aims to better take into account animal welfare in breeding, by focusing on prevention through vaccination, micronutrition and better management of reproduction in particular. We also support the rational use of antibiotics, which are sometimes indispensable, as when the disease is already present in the herd. We encourage individual treatments and, with the help of new technologies, help veterinarians and farmers to treat at the right time in order to better control dosages, limit treatments and ensure better traceability.

GIVING PRIORITY TO PREVENTION, STRENGTHENING NATURAL DEFENSES

Allowing a growing world population to have access to quality food while preserving animal health and well-being implies a necessary adaptation of breeding techniques, to emphasize prevention. Vaccination is one of the pillars of our approach to prevent infectious diseases and promote sanitary balance in pig farms, by reducing the number of affected animals and mortality. Similarly, the provision of mineral supplements to support the metabolic and immune functions of the animal at key moments in its life, such as gestation, reduces the impact of diseases and limits the need for curative treatments.

WORKING WITH FARMERS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF THEIR FARMS

The strong human relationships we have with veterinarians and farmers are our driving force and allow us to adapt quickly to the constantly changing problems in the field. Together, we find the most appropriate solutions to improve the health status of the farm. We conduct on-site audits and training on good husbandry practices that help limit the transmission of bacteria and viruses within the farm. With the support of our partners involved in "smart farming" solutions, we also offer innovative services to help professionals in their daily work, to interpret the results of the farm, to identify areas for improvement, or to develop a preventive plan adapted to the specific needs of each farm, for example.

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