Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd.

Consultation

Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. (CVS) is a consulting organization of veterinarians providing a wide range of services for swine producers. Our mission is to provide timely, evidence based health, management, and consultation services that help our clients improve their business. 

CVS is dedicated to providing outstanding veterinary service by combining science with health and production.  With ten Veterinarians, and a multi-discipline support staff, CVS has a strong foundation to provide a multitude of services. CVS consults with producers of all sizes domestically and internationally.

CVS maintains a reference library containing over 16,000 reference articles and an image library of more than 48,000 images ranging from disease pathogens to common facility design. Contact us to provide resources.

                  

Research

Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. conducts scientific research in a large commercial swine facility through Innovative Swine Solutions, LLC. This company is recognized as a leader in cutting-edge sow and pig research and providing facilities and research staff to conduct large scale studies.

                  

Multimedia Training

The Multimedia Training Department at Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. specializes in developing multimedia training/marketing applications for the swine industry.  These applications are used to train learners on critical aspects that are necessary for the successful completion of their job.  The applications utilize audio, video, images, animations, 3D graphics, quizzes, and more.

                  

Influenza H1N1
CVS has summarized background information on Influenza H1N1 and what we know about this novel influenza virus. Click here to learn more. Please contact Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd at 217-357-2811 with any questions.

New CVS Office
We are now located in our new office at the former Carthage College - Anthony Hall.


Producers, Pigs, and Pork
Building for the future by working with the present. CVS has been reading the storybook "Producers, Pigs, and Pork" to elementary schools in West Central Illinois. This is a illustrated story of a boy's visit to a modern swine production facility. Learn more...


CVS Swine Conference 2009
Thanks to everyone who attended our 19th Annual Swine Conference. It was a huge success! Get proceedings.
Conference Proceedings

PRRS Elimination Project
Join us in our Tri-County Hancock, Adams, and McDonough PRRS Elimination Project!

Virtual Walking the Pens
A Wean-Finish 3D training simulation developed by CVS and ForgeFX and brought to you by Pfizer Animal Health. Download it for free at: www.virtualwalkingpens.com


P's in a Pod
A monthly podcast brought to you by Pfizer Animal Health and Carthage Veterinary Service. P’s in a Pod covers practical tips on pigs, production and profitability. Access it here


Carthage Corner Newsletter
View a quarterly newsletter brought to you by Carthage Veterinary Service and Elanco Animal Health. Click here to view past issues.


Training Toolboxes
Over 60 multimedia computer training lessons on breeding, farrowing, and wean-to-finish production techniques available in English and Spanish.
Learn more...


Vet Internships
Interested in a vet internship with CVS. Click here to learn more.


Student Internships