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The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Claire LeFevre: Managing Gilt Flow | Ep. 135

the swine health blackbelt Dec 11, 2024

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Claire LeFevre from Carthage Veterinary Service shares valuable insights on managing gilt flow in swine farms. She covers key strategies to keep gilt populations healthy, touching on topics like building upkeep, biosecurity measures, and testing protocols—essential components for boosting performance on sow farms. Catch the full conversation on all major podcast platforms!

What will you learn:
 

  • Managing gilt flow
  • Biosecurity measures
  • Building maintenance tips
  • Testing protocols
  • Genetic considerations

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Claire LeFevre is a swine veterinarian with Carthage Veterinary Service, specializing in herd health management. She holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor’s in Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Currently, she is pursuing a Master’s in Livestock Systems Health from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 

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