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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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Piglets are key subpopulation in keeping IAV-S circulating

When it comes to influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S), the relationship between the sow’s immune status and piglet protection remains perplexing.
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Yeske: Mycoplasma elimination ‘always a good strategy’

Eliminating mycoplasma from a herd works well with a fast payback, even in hog-dense areas, according to research conducted by Paul Yeske, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St....
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Crossing the line: Biosecurity for employee entry is still a work in progress

By Derald Holtkamp, MS, DVM Associate Professor Iowa State University
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Data can help improve PRRS control

Implementing metrics and utilizing predictive analytics can help pork producers improve their management of PRRS.
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Maximizing colostrum intake at birth improves finishing performance

The amount of colostrum a piglet consumes during its first 24 hours of life impacts its performance through finishing, according to Jeffery Wiegert, swine specialist,...
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Iowa Select veterinarian taking a more targeted approach with antibiotics

Iowa Select Farms’ targeted approach to antibiotic use within its production system began well before the FDA’s expanded VFD rule.
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Breeding sows without CD163 gene might ultimately eliminate PRRS virus

Sows without the CD163 gene are not only resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus, they also give birth to healthy, normal...
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Our strategy for eliminating M. hyo from breed-to-wean herds

By Attila Farkas, DVM Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. Carthage, Illinois
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Special edition of Pig Health Today captures presentations from 2-day PRRS conference

Pig Health Today has published a free, 32-page special report, “Framing the Future of PRRS,” with news summaries of eight presentations by veterinarians and...
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How close are we to having a Strep suis vaccine for pigs?

Although antibiotics provide a treatment option for Streptococcus suis — a common, widespread bacterium in swine — long-term management hinges on an effective...
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‘Coopetition’ healthy for pork industry

Teaming up to share ideas and troubleshoot swine-health issues can be good for pork producers and the industry, said Joel Nerem, DVM, a swine veterinarian with...
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Secure Pork Supply plan: Beginning steps to safeguard your herd

Emerging diseases

According to an Iowa State University study, the potential revenue losses to US pork and beef industries from an FMD outbreak would run $12.8 billion annually with associated losses to corn and soybean markets over a decade being $44 billion and $24.9 billion, respectively. Enter the Secure Pork Supply (SPS) plan.

Boar stud requires high health status, zero tolerance for biosecurity errors

Biosecurity

A boar stud producing semen for thousands of sows needs to maintain excellent health with the highest level of biosecurity possible.

Prevent the spread of disease by properly cleaning water lines

Respiratory health

One of the most basic — yet often overlooked — elements of pork production is water. A clean, safe palatable water supply ensures adequate hydration, encourages feed consumption and helps prevent disease.

What’s driving the surge in sow mortality?

Breeding herd

Sow mortality in US herds has trended upward in recent years, and identifying the reasons has frustrated producers and veterinarians alike.

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.

Breeding sows without CD163 gene might ultimately eliminate PRRS virus

PRRS

Sows without the CD163 gene are not only resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus, they also give birth to healthy, normal piglets — a finding that could ultimately lead to elimination of a devastating disease.

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.

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.

Pig care, disease prevention are top goals for this vet

Pig care

In a video produced as part of the Vets on Call series, Dr. Paul Ruen explains that pigs are social creatures who like to be in groups.

Dietary alternatives to antibiotics show mixed results in ISU research review

Antibiotic Management

Given the task to find and review research on dietary alternatives for sub-therapeutic antibiotic growth promotants, Wes Schweer and a team of pork-industry experts didn’t know what to expect.

ISU scientists pinpoint indicators of acute pain in neonatal pigs

Research

Indicators of acute pain in piglets have been identified by researchers from Iowa State University (ISU).

Using diagnostics to optimize PCV2 vaccination

Expert Advice

By Don McDermid, DVM, Swine Veterinary Services Manager, Zoetis Kirkland, Quebec, Canada

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