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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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Pay more attention to your sow herd’s lifeline
By William R. Fombelle, DVM Carthage Veterinary Service, LTD Carthage, Illinois
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Don’t get complacent with evolving PCV2 virus
Vaccines for porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) currently do an adequate job of cross protecting against new genotypes of the virus, but swine veterinarians and producers...
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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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The big imposter: Senecavirus A prompts frequent false alarms at Minnesota pork plant
Employees at the Hormel pork-processing plant in Austin, Minn., well understand the drill for a foreign animal disease (FAD) investigation.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Heat wave shines spotlight on pig stress
Each year, heat stress costs US pig farmers about $900 million in revenues - about twice the amount lost to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus.
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Adjusting swine feed rations helps ensure weight gains during hot weather
As temperature and humidity levels rise in the summer months, so does the threat of heat stress in the swine herd.  
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How stress hammers a pig’s intestinal system
Second in a series - Experts say some forms of sustained stress can weaken a pig’s immune system and make it more vulnerable to disease and performance losses.
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Heat stress: How much does it drain your pigs and profits?
First in a series - Each year, heat stress costs US pig farmers about $900 million in revenues — about twice the amount lost as a result of the porcine reproductive...
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Three simple, effective ways to help hogs beat the heat this summer
Third in a series - For many reasons, including historically warmer weather and the fact that sows now produce bigger litters, pigs are more susceptible to heat stress,...
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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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Adjusting swine feed rations helps ensure weight gains during hot weather
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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.
What have we learned about antibiotic-resistant genes in groundwater?
Antibiotic Management
Swine manure is a valuable resource for cropland, but understanding its potential impact on groundwater is an ongoing priority.
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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