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‘Nuts n’ tails’ fluid testing is promising, practical method of PRRSV monitoring

Testing fluids obtained from routine castration and tail-docking procedures looks to be a promising, practical and affordable way to improve monitoring for PRRSV.
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PCV3: A challenge independent from PCV2

Anyone involved in raising pigs is aware of PCV2, but new on the scene is porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3). Although the two viruses are both circular DNA viruses in...
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Tips for successful oral-fluid sampling for PRRSV

Oral-fluid sampling is an easy way to detect PRRSV or track changes in PRRSV infections in populations — and it can optimize your survey efforts by keeping a few...
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What’s in season? How swine veterinarians are managing seasonal spikes in bacterial disease in the new VFD era

Seasonal changes traditionally bring fickle weather, dramatic swings in day-night temperatures and, of course, flare-ups of respiratory and enteric disease in swine...
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First ASF case reaches China

China has encountered its first case of African Swine Fever (ASF), according to reports from animal health officials in the country. The highly contagious disease was...
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Building a better understanding of biosecurity and PRRS risks

At the center of any biosecurity program is the goal of preventing pathogens or diseases from entering and infecting a swine herd. Perhaps no disease has challenged...
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Two tactics to reduce stillborns and improve piglet survival

Two midwestern sow operations recently discussed how each achieves high piglet-survival rates by using different techniques to attend farrowing.
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Antibiotic use at weaning can reduce acute illness in pigs

The transition into the nursery phase for just-weaned pigs presents many challenges as they adapt to a new diet, a new environment and increased competition. Young pigs...
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First ASF case reaches China

China has encountered its first case of African Swine Fever (ASF), according to reports from animal health officials in the country. The highly contagious disease was...
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PCV3: A challenge independent from PCV2

Anyone involved in raising pigs is aware of PCV2, but new on the scene is porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3). Although the two viruses are both circular DNA viruses in...
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Processing fluids helping to fine tune diagnostics in swine herds thought to be PRRS-negative

Collecting aggregate samples of processing fluids during tail docking and castration is proving to be an excellent way to monitor herds for porcine reproductive and...
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Immunocastrated pigs eat less, convert more efficiently, so what’s holding them back in the US?

Imagine a corn field twice the size of Chicago. That’s what the pork industry could potentially save annually if it adopted an alternative to conventional castration....
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Pig care

As temperature and humidity levels rise in the summer months, so does the threat of heat stress in the swine herd.

The eve of disruption: How changes in retail and consumer trends might affect pork ...

Consumer education

In this special report, Pig Health Today looks at disruptions in the consumer and retail landscapes and how they could forever change the US pork industry and the way pigs are raised.

Five ways to get better returns on your swine-health program

Respiratory health

The pork industry uses a wide variety of vaccinations and medications for managing viral and bacterial diseases. Micah Jansen, DVM, Zoetis, identifies five areas where producers can improve returns on their herd-health investment.

Feed duration biggest issue under new swine VFD rule

Antibiotic Management

More than a year into FDA’s new veterinary feed directive (VFD) rules, pork producers and veterinarians are finding the potential problem spots.

Rapid Response Corps poised to investigate transboundary swine disease outbreaks

Emerging diseases

The US pork industry learned a big lesson after the porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) outbreak in 2013.

Immunocastrated pigs eat less, convert more efficiently, so what’s holding them b...

Breeding herd

Retailers setting their sights on pain management in pig production

Growing pigs

Although antibiotics and sow housing have remained center stage in recent years, retailers are increasingly putting pressure on producers to address pain management as part of their responsible-sourcing policies.

Three-phase plan helps seize control of PRRS

Expert Advice

By Jose Angulo, DVM Managing Veterinarian, PRRS specialist Pork Technical Services Zoetis

Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project underscores value of information sharing

PRRS

Collaboration among veterinarians working with different pork producers is one of the great benefits emanating from the Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project (MSHMP).

Gut bacteria deserve renewed focus

Gut Health

With the FDA’s new veterinary feed directive (VFD) rules changing the way some feed-grade antimicrobials are used on the farm, other options are gaining more attention.

Cull sow market breeding ground for disease transmission

Biosecurity

Many sows sold into the cull sow market become “frequent travelers” and pose a serious risk of disease transmission if a foreign animal-disease (FAD) outbreak occurs.

7 steps to increasing weaned piglet feed intake

MEDIA WATCH

Adapting feeding management to piglet biology can get piglets eating within hours of weaning and avoid issues with hunger and dehydration, according to a pig nutritionist.

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