Comprehensive, practical guide for hog cholera control and prevention .
This book provides a clear, conservative approach for veterinarians and hog producers to understand and manage hog cholera in the field.
In-depth and accessible, it covers the disease’s history, economic impact, and how modern serum and virus treatments fit into real farm conditions. It explains how to diagnose, prevent, and respond to outbreaks, with actionable strategies for handling sows and piglets, isolating infected groups, and maintaining immune herds. The work emphasizes careful, evidence-based practices to protect livestock and ensure farm viability.
- Foundations of hog cholera: history, spread, and economic significance
- Practical guidance on using serum and virus in the field
- Strategies for herd immunity, vaccination decisions, and biosecurity
- Step-by-step handling of farrowing sows and piglets during outbreaks
Ideal for readers involved in swine farming, veterinary practice, or agricultural policy who want a grounded, field-ready resource on hog cholera management.