Herd health key to staying in business

Scott Phillips, a hog farmer from Cass County, Missouri, warns that strictly maintaining herd health is now the primary factor determining the survival of pork producers. Epidemics like Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome can cost millions, prompting farmers to implement rigorous biosecurity measures such as pond water chlorination and mandatory showers for workers. His insights from the Missouri Pork Expo highlight the high financial stakes and daily dedication required to prevent devastating disease outbreaks.