Herd health refers to the overall well-being, disease resistance, and productivity of a group of pigs within a farm or production facility. For pig farmers, herd health is a critical aspect of managing their operations effectively and ensuring the profitability and sustainability of their businesses.
A pig farming operation will never be productive or profitable if the herd is sick. As a herd consists of individual animals, it is essential that farmers monitor the health of all of their animals, and act timeously to prevent an outbreak of disease within the herd.
There are a number of common pig diseases in South Africa, some of which are treatable, while others are not. That is why, in most cases, prevention is better than cure,
