Iowa livestock farmers are building an even closer relationship with their veterinarians as they face stricter regulations and battle difficult diseases, such as porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), to keep their herds healthy.

"The veterinarian-client relationship becomes more important as medication regulations and residue testing tightens," said Dr. James McKean, Iowa State University (ISU) swine extension veterinarian. "Veterinarians can supply needed information...