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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 . Discussion Topics. VDPAM 487 Class
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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
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
Whole Barn - Aerial View of 4,800 Sow Farm with onsite gilt replacement/acclimation buildings
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
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