The changing face of PCV: Virus experts compare notes on evolving pathogen in US swine herds
Apr 17, 2019Susan Spiegel
Clinical disease due to porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) has been dramatically reduced thanks to vaccination, but concern remains about the persistence of PCV2 subclinical infection, even in...
Lincomix offers flexible dose rate for M. hyo
Apr 16, 2019Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 7: An interview with
Thomas Painter, DVM, US Pork Technical Services, Zoetis
What’s your ‘risk attitude’? The role of human behavior in biosecurity
Apr 15, 2019Susan Spiegel
How human behavior impacts biosecurity decisions is a new frontier that’s critical to producers.
Adequate gilt acclimation helps minimize the PRRSV ‘tax’
Apr 11, 2019Susan Spiegel
By Clayton Johnson, DVM
Carthage Veterinary Service
Integrated Veterinary Network
AVMA releases first-ever guidelines for depopulation of animals
Apr 10, 2019Susan Spiegel
The AVMA has published its first ever Guidelines for the Depopulation of Animals to help veterinarians support animal welfare in situations where the difficult decision to depopulate has been made.
Imported feed ingredients: Supplier’s sourcing, biosecurity, shipping vital to product integrity, safety
Apr 08, 2019Susan Spiegel
Brian Payne, DVM, technical services veterinarian at Zoetis, recently talked with editors of Pig Health Today about African swine fever (ASF) and the possible risks of importing the virus through...
Multiple infections? It’s important to get to the root cause
Apr 08, 2019Susan Spiegel
Disease management can be challenging. You have a list of possible causes, but unless you get to the root cause, those symptoms are likely to recur.
Why did sow-mortality rates jump to 15%?
Apr 04, 2019Susan Spiegel
The spike in sow-mortality rates over the past decade has prompted the US pork industry to hunt for answers.
Secure Pork Supply plan updated to meet changing FAD needs
Apr 04, 2019Susan Spiegel
With African swine fever (ASF) well established in China and parts of Europe, US pork producers need to take steps now to protect their interests in the face of an outbreak.
Dee: Mitigants combined with extended storage time help guard against virus transmission
Apr 03, 2019Susan Spiegel
Feed additives that mitigate viruses, combined with extended storage times, could help protect the US pork industry from African swine fever and other foreign animal diseases.
