Preventing Swine Mortality Through Vaccination
The Implications of Treated & Untreated Respiratory Disease in Swine
Pork meat is one of the primary sources of global animal protein. The U.S. produces 11% of the world’s pork, and in 2024, U.S. pork exports surpassed $8.6 billion in value. Furthermore, pork may overtake poultry as America’s most exported meat by weight by 2033.
Respiratory infections are a significant cause of mortality in pigs and as they grow into hogs, and vaccination programs that address common viruses such as porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) are essential to protecting this vital food and trade product.
Research Shows Impacts of Treated & Untreated Swine Respiratory Disease
Anti-coccidiosis treatments, including synthetic drugs, ionophores, vaccines, and holistic farm management approaches, are essential to reducing mortality, improving animal welfare, and minimizing the ecological footprint of poultry production.
CONSEQUENCES OF UNTREATED RESPIRATORY DISEASE IN SWINE
VALUE OF TREATING RESPIRATORY DISEASE
