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Veterinarians, nutritionists, labs, researchers, and other experts working together to keep your herd healthy and your operation competitive.
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Carthage Innovative Swine Solutions (CISS)
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Carthage Veterinary Service specializes in large animal care with a primary focus on swine. We support family farms with practical, on-farm solutions grounded in decades of experience.
Experienced specialists lead every division of our company, from veterinary care to nutrition, data and research, so the people advising you understand the day-to-day realities of your operation firsthand.
From herd health to nutrition, labs and research, our teams work together so you get one trusted partner.
On-farm veterinary care focused on swine health and whole-herd performance.
Optimized diets that support animal health while keeping feed costs efficient.
Accurate, accessible farm data tailored to your operation.
Order farm necessities online with next-day delivery.
Reliable results, typically the same day, with Iowa State confirmation for specialized tests.
Leadership development, farm worker training and resources for international visitors.
Turning your farm data into clear insights for smarter, faster production decisions.
Public and private projects across every stage of pig development.
With over 200 years of combined experience, our leaders serve the pork and ag industry with dedication and attention to detail.
Farm-based recommendations aligned with your operation’s goals, never one-size-fits-all.
Healthy pigs are the start. We help you stay competitive in today’s pork industry.
We only recommend what our research and experience show will drive your success.
With over 150 years of combined experience, our leaders serve the pork and ag industry with dedication and attention to detail.
Through our Employee Volunteer Steering Committee and Squeal for a Cure teams, our staff sponsor local events and raise money for groups throughout the year.
CVS matches every dollar they raise, so their giving goes twice as far.
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Talk with us about your operation’s goals.