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SwineCast 0764, When Did The Pigs Showing Symptoms Today Really Get Sick?

SwineCast 0763 Show Notes:

Consultant, educator, practioner Dr. Jim Lowe believes we need to change our diagnostics thought process to provide maximum economic impact with our treatment options. He presented on "The Chronology of a Cough: Are We Really Looking and Working in the Right Place?" at the Boehringer Ingelheim symposium proceeding the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting.
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