Five steps to better Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae control
Oct 17, 2018PGT Editor
For pig producers and veterinarians, the health and economic impact of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is clear. In the US, enzootic pneumonia caused by M. hyo is considered one of the “big three”...
Training staff to spot sick pigs early leads to higher performance, lower mortality
Aug 03, 2018PGT Editor
Pig health is critical for maintaining animal welfare and ensuring a steady supply of safe and affordable pork.
Build up winter housing defenses to ward off disease
Dec 05, 2017PGT Editor
Optimizing pig sheds is vital for maintaining herd health, but in the winter months, getting the environment right is especially important in warding off illness.
Boar taint vaccination: Plus points for an ‘entire’ market
May 18, 2017PGT Editor
For years, Britain has boasted some of the world’s highest standards of pig welfare. But as continental Europe moves to ban surgical castration, the UK’s “castration-free” status may no...
Demonstration farm helping pork industry see benefits of pig-castration alternative
May 15, 2017PGT Editor
A group of 250 intact male piglets arrives at the demonstration farm ready to be the face of a new type of pork production.
VFD requirements for feed mills: Not as simple as A, B, C
May 10, 2017PGT Editor
Part 4 of an exclusive interview with William Flynn, DVM, MS, deputy director for science and policy for FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, on the new VFD that took effect Jan. 1, 2017.
Four strategies for managing piglet diarrhea
May 02, 2017PGT Editor
Nutrition, commercial vaccines, good hygiene and immunity of piglets through colostral transfer are four key strategies in managing piglet neonatal and peri-weaning diarrhea.
Using diagnostics to optimize PCV2 vaccination
May 02, 2017PGT Editor
By Don McDermid, DVM, Swine Veterinary Services Manager, Zoetis,
Kirkland, Quebec, Canada
It’s cold outside. Have you PRRS-proofed your herds?
May 02, 2017PGT Editor
Cold weather means closer confinement and a greater risk of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv). A leading PRRS expert recommends ways to keep this common and costly disease...
Italian meat company balances tradition, quality with need for greater sustainability
May 01, 2017PGT Editor
A century-old salumi maker says sustainable and welfare-friendly processes are key to keeping its traditional products relevant to today’s consumers.
