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A Swine Vaccination Administration Plan is More Than a Good Idea, IPIC Says

Do you have a plan for swine vaccination administration? 

"Developing a plan for swine vaccination administration is more than a good idea. It can help producers keep various health considerations top of mind for their animals," the Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) shared in a release. IPIC has just released a new publication in chart format that provides a list of diseases, time of administration and based on risk, available product types. It also has a section for pet pigs.

Chris Rademacher, Iowa State University Extension swine veterinarian and IPIC interim director, believes this listing is a great resource and those who compiled it hope it offers timely reminders.

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