Building better gilts: Setting the stage for lifetime sow success | Dr. Micah L. Jansen, Director, Pork Veterinary Technical Services, Zoetis

Micah L Jansen, DVM, Director, Pork Veterinary Technical Services, Zoetis has special interests in influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S), heterologous prime boost vaccination strategies, and gilt development and acclimation. Jansen received a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois as well as a certificate from the University of Illinois Swine Executive Veterinary Program. Prior to joining Zoetis, she spent time in private practice first at Circle H Headquarters in Dalhart, Texas, as well as at Rudolphi Veterinary Service in southern Illinois.

• Why gilt development is about more than simply growing the next generation of sows.
• How the Individual Gilt Care Program from Zoetis helps caregivers understand the role gilt care plays in sow farm health and performance.
• How health, vaccination, structure, environment and boar exposure contribute to successful gilt development.
• Why gilt health protocols should be built for each herd and in partnership with the herd veterinarian.
• How prioritizing gilt care early can support retention, productivity and lifetime performance in the sow herd.
• Micah’s “Golden Nugget”