Dr. Erika Nagorske outlines how identifying fly species and acting early can protect cattle performance and herd health As temperatures begin to rise across cattle-producing regions, fly pressure quickly becomes more than a seasonal nuisance – it becomes a measurable drag on animal performance and herd health. According to Dr. Erika Nagorske, veterinarian with Minton Veterinary Service, part of Four

Four Star Veterinary Service’s Harrison Dudley, DVM, explains why nutrition, bull management and data-driven decision-making are central to long-term herd fertility and profitability For beef cattle producers, reproductive management is one of the most important drivers of long-term herd profitability. Yet according to Harrison Dudley, DVM, with Four Star Veterinary Service based in North Carolina, reproductive success is rarely determined

I appreciated the opportunity to join the Swine it Podcast Canada for a discussion on decision-making, profitability, and practical execution in swine production. It feels especially appropriate to have a Canada/USA collaboration near World Veterinary Day! One of the themes I come back to often is that the “right” protocol on paper only creates value if it can be implemented

ISU’s Dr. Phillip Gauger warns industry to stay vigilant as pathogen intensify As U.S. pork producers work to stabilize margins and sustain herd health in an environment where disease pressures continue to evolve, the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (ISU VDL) remains on the front lines. During his presentation at the 2025 Four Star Pork Industry Conference held in

Dr. Daniel Gascho says proper handling, timing and on-farm discipline remain biggest drivers of vaccine success. At a time when disease pressure continues to challenge pork production systems across the United States, vaccination remains one of the most valuable and heavily discussed tools available to veterinarians and producers. Speaking at the 2025 Four Star Pork Industry Conference in Muncie, Indiana,

With hog margins at their best levels since 2021, US pork is leaning on efficiency, heavier carcasses and global demand to drive profitability Brian Earnest, lead animal protein industry analyst at CoBank, shared a wide-angle view of how macro trends are reshaping food demand before diving deeper into the impact on exports, consumption and market opportunities for the US and

Despite inflation and labor tightness, economist Brian Earnest says animal protein demand “has been phenomenal” Brian Earnest, lead animal protein industry analyst at CoBank, shared a wide-angle view of the US economy and how macro trends are reshaping food demand at the Four Star Pork Industry Conference in Muncie, Indiana. His first point was straightforward: America’s consumers and its workforce

Focus, don’t overdo: A data-driven approach suggests where to spend your time for the greatest impact The hours immediately following birth can shape a piglet’s future performance and survival. That “day one” period in the farrowing house is a high-stakes environment where labor limitations, protocol implementation and biological needs all collide. At the 2025 Four Star Pork Industry Conference, Dr.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is proud to announce Bill Minton, DVM ’85, as one of three recipients of its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to veterinary medicine, education and service to the swine industry. Minton earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ohio State in 1985 after completing a Bachelor of

Join Four Star Veterinary Service for the Midwest pork industry’s premier educational and networking event CHICKASAW, Ohio (July 16, 2025) — Four Star Veterinary Service announces its annual 2025 Pork Industry Conference will be held September 9-10, 2025 in Muncie, Indiana and invites producers, nutritionists, academia and industry from North America to attend. The centrally located event features an educational

What is porcine sapovirus? Porcine sapovirus is an enteric virus in the same family as norovirus. However, its clinical signs are less severe than norovirus. “There are a lot of unknowns with sapovirus, but it is thought to be transmitted between pigs through a fecal-oral contamination route, and it persists in the environment once it is established,” said Cary Sexton,

Spring has been stubborn this year. Much of the Midwest is still experiencing cool, wet weather with temperatures dipping below freezing at night. For many producers, dairy calving season is every day, so it’s important to stay vigilant with newborn dairy calves amid our fluctuating weather. Dr. Erika Nagorske, DVM with Four Star Veterinary Service in Chickasaw, Ohio, recently shared