The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. James Kober: Why Water Quality Matters | Ep. 153

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. James Kober, a consulting swine veterinarian and founder of West Michigan Livestock Consulting, explores the often-overlooked impact of water quality on pig health and productivity. He shares decades of field experience on how water issues can influence intake, disease, and mortality across production phases. Discover practical strategies for improving water systems on-farm. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Water quality impact
• Biofilm insights
• Testing water systems
• Disease misdiagnosis risks
• Treatment system strategies

Meet the guest:

Dr. James Kober earned both his B.S. in Animal Science and DVM from Michigan State University. With over three decades dedicated exclusively to swine, he now works as an independent consulting veterinarian and founder of West Michigan Livestock Consulting. Drawing from field experience, Dr. Kober focuses on optimizing swine health through water management and disease control.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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