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Breeding Herd, FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Pig Welfare, Podcasts, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Deen: We’re underestimating the cost of sow mortality
Jan 14, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Deen: We’re underestimating the cost of sow mortality
When a sow doesn’t reach her full potential, the cost to the farm and the income stream of the sow herd is often “grossly underestimated,” said John Deen, DVM, PhD, University of Minnesota.Understanding which farm factors drive Influenza infection
Dec 17, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Understanding which farm factors drive Influenza infection
US producers and veterinarians have seen an influx of different types of influenza viruses in the last 10 to 15 years, and that is a major reason why influenza is more difficult to control.FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Gut Health, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Forecasting swine disease outbreaks
Dec 10, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Forecasting swine disease outbreaks
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have been working on a predictive model to forecast when a disease outbreak may occur on a farm.8 ways to boost immunity in livestock
Dec 10, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on 8 ways to boost immunity in livestock
Victor Cortese, DVM, PhD, drew on his decades of field experience and expertise in immunology to offer tips for optimizing immunity in swine herds in the face of IAV-S.Fostera® PRRS effective, lasting, safe despite ‘worst-case’ challenges
Dec 08, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Fostera® PRRS effective, lasting, safe despite ‘worst-case’ challenges
DISCOVERIES, Issue 26: It’s well known that modified-live PRRS vaccines help reduce production losses in breeding herds with PRRS. But when the challenge is especially severe, how well and for how...Study sheds light on antimicrobial use in US wean-to-market pigs
Dec 06, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Study sheds light on antimicrobial use in US wean-to-market pigs
The findings of a recent study show it’s feasible to obtain data on antimicrobial use while keeping information confidential.Next-generation sequencing provides valuable insights on endemic disease agents
Dec 03, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Next-generation sequencing provides valuable insights on endemic disease agents
Cutting-edge molecular technologies offer novel insights into the molecular epidemiology of systemic bacterial agents.When should PRRS whole-genome sequencing be used?
Dec 03, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on When should PRRS whole-genome sequencing be used?
For PRRS, there are benefits to whole-genome sequencing, especially when Orf 5 sequencing doesn’t fully answer important diagnostic questions.Don’t lose sight of M. hyo while battling other swine pathogens
Nov 30, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Don’t lose sight of M. hyo while battling other swine pathogens
TOOLBOX, Issue 1: An interview with Lucina Galina Pantoja, DVM, PhD, Director, Swine Technical Services, ZoetisEarly vaccination with Fostera PRRS, long DOI can help stem PRRS losses in growers
Nov 17, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Early vaccination with Fostera PRRS, long DOI can help stem PRRS losses in growers
DISCOVERIES, Issue 28: Vaccination as early as 1 day of age with Fostera® PRRS coupled with the vaccine’s long duration of immunity can help pork producers stem the significant economic losses in...First-hand ASF experience offers lessons for US industry
Nov 05, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on First-hand ASF experience offers lessons for US industry
Plan for the worst; hope for the best. That’s good advice for many situations but particularly accurate when it comes to African swine fever (ASF).Advances in sampling offer greater success in enteric disease control
Nov 05, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Advances in sampling offer greater success in enteric disease control
Producers and veterinarians should “begin with the end in mind” when it comes to diagnosing disease and planning control strategies, according to Eric Burrough, DVM, PhD, associate professor and...Performance — not serology or PCR — is best indicator of modified-live PRRS vaccine efficacy
Nov 03, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Performance — not serology or PCR — is best indicator of modified-live PRRS vaccine efficacy
TOOLBOX, Issue 24: Noel Garbes DVM, senior technical services veterinarian, Zoetis, recently talked with editors of Pig Health Today about measuring modified-live PRRS vaccine efficacy.People play a key role in influenza control
Oct 14, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on People play a key role in influenza control
Farm staff should be mindful of the role they play in controlling influenza. A University of Minnesota study showed that more than a quarter of farm staff tested influenza-positive at work during...Breeding Herd, Diagnostics, FSVS, Global TOPICS, Growing Pigs, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, PRRS, SVC, TOPICS, Videos
Virus persistence challenges PRRS management strategies
Oct 12, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Virus persistence challenges PRRS management strategies
Eliminating porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) from pigs might not yet be possible, but monitoring tools could help refine a herd's PRRSV stability.Mycoplasma elimination versus control: What course is best for your farm?
Oct 12, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Mycoplasma elimination versus control: What course is best for your farm?
TOOLBOX, Issue 22: David A. Baumert, DVM, Senior Area Veterinarian, Pork Technical Services, Zoetis, recently talked with editors of Pig Health Today about Mycoplasma elimination vs control.Evaluating risk factors for umbilical defects
Oct 08, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Evaluating risk factors for umbilical defects
On the farm, swine caregivers tend to lump umbilical hernias and umbilical abscesses under the single category of umbilical defects. What are the risk factors for these defects?Time for a change? Farms achieve IAV-S-negative pigs after switching to whole-herd vaccination
Oct 06, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Time for a change? Farms achieve IAV-S-negative pigs after switching to whole-herd vaccination
DISCOVERIES, Issue 29: IAV-S continues to frustrate US pork producers. From respiratory problems to reproductive challenges, this rapidly changing virus negatively impacts productivity and...Research continues to dig for POP answers
Sep 20, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Research continues to dig for POP answers
Searching for strategies to alter the course of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in sows has been a long, slow climb with progress coming little by little. At the heart of the effort is the Sow...Breeding Herd, FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Growing Pigs, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Rethinking colostrum management and piglet survivability
Sep 20, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Rethinking colostrum management and piglet survivability
Colostrum is vital to piglet survival but managing intake may benefit from some fresh thinking, according to Kara Stewart, associate professor of animal science at Purdue University.Molecular diagnostic tools help distinguish wild-type and vaccine strains of PRRSV
Sep 16, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Molecular diagnostic tools help distinguish wild-type and vaccine strains of PRRSV
Challenges associated with controlling porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) have resulted in the increased use of molecular diagnostic tests and sequencing.Antimicrobial’s unique attributes explain efficacy against key SRD pathogens
Sep 15, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Antimicrobial’s unique attributes explain efficacy against key SRD pathogens
DISCOVERIES, Issue 12: The efficacy of Draxxin® (tulathromycin) against key swine respiratory disease (SRD) pathogens is largely due to the antimicrobial’s ability to reach and sustain high...Sow mortality records need an overhaul
Sep 10, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sow mortality records need an overhaul
The upward trendline of sow mortality needs to be addressed. But until farms have a clearer understanding of why a gilt or sow leaves the breeding herd, progress will be limited.Herd-status classification is first step to Mycoplasma control
Sep 08, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Herd-status classification is first step to Mycoplasma control
By Lucina Galina Pantoja, DVM, PhD, Director, US Pork Technical Services, ZoetisBreeding Herd, FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, PRRS, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Revised herd classifications expand the PRRS road map
Sep 08, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Revised herd classifications expand the PRRS road map
The system used to classify breeding herds according to their PRRSV status has long helped swine veterinarians around the world to track the pathogen’s progress.Biosecurity, Breeding Herd, FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Growing Pigs, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Strep suis continuously challenges US herds
Sep 01, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Strep suis continuously challenges US herds
It’s not unrealistic to say that if you checked the nasal cavities or tonsils of any group of pigs, you would find Strep suis. It is on virtually every hog farm.African swine fever, PRRS among hot topics at 2021 Leman Conference
Aug 31, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on African swine fever, PRRS among hot topics at 2021 Leman Conference
Organizers are excited to hold the 2021 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference in-person as well as virtually, on Sept. 18-21 in St. Paul, Minnesota.Novel machine-learning tool can predict PRRSV outbreaks and biosecurity effectiveness
Aug 15, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Novel machine-learning tool can predict PRRSV outbreaks and biosecurity effectiveness
In spite of advanced biosecurity protocols, the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) continues to plague global pork producers with unpredictable, seasonal outbreaks.FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Pig Care, Podcasts, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Water: An often-overlooked factor in pig health
Aug 09, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Water: An often-overlooked factor in pig health
Water doesn’t get the attention it deserves because it is abundant, easy to access and inexpensive, but that will change in the future, said John Patience, PhD, professor at Iowa State University.Breeding Herd, FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Pig Care, Pig Welfare, SVC, TOP NEWS
Sow mortality trends: Experts dissect the current state of affairs
Aug 05, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sow mortality trends: Experts dissect the current state of affairs
Keeping sow mortality rates in check is critical to a farm’s productivity and cost structure. Yet in recent years, the US pork industry has seen sow mortality rise.Internal biosecurity essential to endemic disease control on pig farms
Jul 31, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Internal biosecurity essential to endemic disease control on pig farms
Establishing effective internal biosecurity protocols is critical to breaking the circular spread of influenza and other pathogens between sow farms and growing sites, according to Montserrat...Emerging Diseases, FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, Research, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Sundberg: Ramping up African swine fever preparedness and prevention
Jun 25, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Sundberg: Ramping up African swine fever preparedness and prevention
US producers have seen the devastating impact of African swine fever (ASF) in other countries. The ultimate goal is to keep it out of this country, so industry groups are ramping up preparedness and...SRD pathogens remain highly susceptible to key antimicrobials
Jun 24, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on SRD pathogens remain highly susceptible to key antimicrobials
DISCOVERIES, Issue 25: Pathogens commonly associated with swine respiratory disease (SRD) remain highly susceptible to key veterinary antimicrobials,Processing fluids provide an option to monitor PCV2 and PCVAD
May 16, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Processing fluids provide an option to monitor PCV2 and PCVAD
Effective PCV2 control relies on vaccination of healthy pigs before they become infected. This goal cannot be accomplished in unstable herds whose sows give birth to viremic pigs.Highlights of flu-management strategies meeting now available
May 15, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Highlights of flu-management strategies meeting now available
A special report from Pig Health Today, “Integrated Flu Management: New Strategies for Control,” reports on key presentations by experts in influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S) and features...Breeding Herd, FSVS, Global TOPICS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, SVC, TOPICS, Videos
Deen: Batch farrowing requires ‘different mindset’
Dec 16, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Deen: Batch farrowing requires ‘different mindset’
It appears batch farrowing is making a comeback, according to John Deen, DVM, PhD, distinguished global professor at the University of Minnesota.Pigs with APP have less mortality, fewer lung lesions after treatment with Excede® for Swine compared to enrofloxacin
Dec 15, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Pigs with APP have less mortality, fewer lung lesions after treatment with Excede® for Swine compared to enrofloxacin
DISCOVERIES, Issue 20: Pigs with swine respiratory disease due to Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae were treated with Excede® for Swine (ceftiofur crystallinefree acid) or enrofloxacin in a...Iowa scientists focused on diagnosing, managing Streptococcus suis in pigs
Nov 30, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Iowa scientists focused on diagnosing, managing Streptococcus suis in pigs
Multi-disciplinary collaboration by academia, industry partners and the veterinary community is improving the diagnostics for and management of S. suis.Iowa scientist sees ‘a lot of genetic diversity’ in swine influenza viruses
Nov 24, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Iowa scientist sees ‘a lot of genetic diversity’ in swine influenza viruses
According to research, swine influenza A viruses have become more complicated in recent years. There is a great deal of diversity within the influenza virus.Three ways to assess your herd’s ‘positive welfare state’
Oct 30, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Three ways to assess your herd’s ‘positive welfare state’
The “Five Freedoms” have been the foundation for establishing sound animal welfare practices since they were developed in 1965. Now, more than 50 years later, researchers have additional tools...Consumer Trends, FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Pork’s future relies on trust throughout the pork value chain
Oct 21, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Pork’s future relies on trust throughout the pork value chain
In the end, raising hogs is about producing pork, and continuous success depends on building customers’ trust, listening to expectations and meeting their needs.Diagnostics, FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, Respiratory Health, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Genetic diversity makes swine influenza a challenge for producers
Oct 16, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Genetic diversity makes swine influenza a challenge for producers
Influenza A virus in swine is one of the primary respiratory pathogens challenging swine production systems in the US and around the world.Biosecurity, FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Pig Care, Podcasts, Research, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Decontamination protocols fail to disinfect incoming hog supplies
Oct 11, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Decontamination protocols fail to disinfect incoming hog supplies
Biosecurity protocols are critical to keeping the US hog herd healthy, and one of the regular tasks is to disinfect a wide range of supplies entering the farm, but how effective are those protocols?FSVS, Global TOPICS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, Sustainability, SVC, TOPICS, Videos
What they don’t tell you in veterinary school: Take care of yourself
Sep 30, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on What they don’t tell you in veterinary school: Take care of yourself
A romanticized view of the veterinary profession, gleaned from sources like the famous Brit, James Herriot’s novel “All Creatures Great and Small,” doesn’t always mesh with the reality.Pork industry makes progress on pain management
Sep 20, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Pork industry makes progress on pain management
Pain management for pigs has always been a challenge, partly because it’s difficult to measure levels of pain and partly because there are no FDA-approved drugs labeled for pain management in pigs.Can the processing-fluid toolbox expand beyond PRRS?
Sep 10, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Can the processing-fluid toolbox expand beyond PRRS?
Piglet processing fluids have been shown to be a practical, time-efficient and affordable diagnostic tool for PRRS, and some indications suggest that PCV2 offers promise as well.Today’s forecast: Scattered PRRS outbreaks with isolated sprinkles of PED
Sep 08, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Today’s forecast: Scattered PRRS outbreaks with isolated sprinkles of PED
Forecasting swine-disease outbreaks might become a lot like predicting the weather as scientists combine monitoring disease data with computer models.Take a process-driven approach to influenza control
Aug 31, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Take a process-driven approach to influenza control
US pork producers should strive to produce influenza-negative pigs if they want to see the benefits of increased productivity, reduced secondary infections and antibiotic use, reduced influenza...FSVS, Global TOPICS, Growing Pigs, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Pig Care, SVC, TOPICS, Zoetis News Center
Committing time, attention to pig’s first 24 hours key to health, uniformity
Aug 29, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Committing time, attention to pig’s first 24 hours key to health, uniformity
The farrowing room is a demanding place — one that needs to accommodate the divergent needs of a 500+-pound sow and her 10, 15 or 20 piglets weighing anywhere from 1.5 to 3 pounds.COVID-19 impact on swine industry headlines 2020 virtual Leman Conference
Aug 21, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on COVID-19 impact on swine industry headlines 2020 virtual Leman Conference
COVID-19’s global-altering tentacles reached the 2020 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference scheduled Sept. 19-22. This year’s conference will be held virtually.Emerging Diseases, FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Researchers ‘look beyond the normal’ to identify emerging disease
Aug 11, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Researchers ‘look beyond the normal’ to identify emerging disease
The first case of Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus (Strep. zoo) was identified in the US pig population last fall, and it’s not an organism to be taken lightly.FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Pig Care, Podcasts, SVC, TOPICS, Videos
Addressing ‘unknown factors’ in sow mortality
Aug 01, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Addressing ‘unknown factors’ in sow mortality
Sow mortality has been on the rise in the US pork industry, reaching upwards of 15% in many sow-production systems, said Ashley Johnson, DVM, technical services veterinarian with Zoetis.Emerging Diseases, FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Swine Health Information Center: Preparing for emerging diseases
Jul 17, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Swine Health Information Center: Preparing for emerging diseases
Whether the issue is an emerging disease such as porcine epidemic diarrhea or the threat of African swine fever, being prepared is key to minimizing the potential impact on the US swine herd and...Veterinarians, mind your mental health
Jul 15, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Veterinarians, mind your mental health
Veterinarians deal with stress under the best circumstances. But in this time of difficult decisions for pork producers and those who service them due to COVID-19, maintaining mental health is even...Biosecurity, FSVS, Global TOPICS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, PRRS, TOPICS, Videos
Data show filtered farms break less often with PRRS
Jul 05, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Data show filtered farms break less often with PRRS
Nine years of data from the Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project show farms with air-filtering systems have fewer outbreaks of PRRS than farms without filters.Breeding Herd, Diagnostics, FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Growing Pigs, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Research, SVC, TOP NEWS
Pen-side diagnostic comparisons for nursed-off sows and fallback pigs
Jun 28, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Pen-side diagnostic comparisons for nursed-off sows and fallback pigs
For both the sow and piglet, an animal that does not perform to its potential or falls behind its counterparts will negatively impact the sow farm’s productivity and profitability.Vaccine trial data versus lineage: What’s the best way to predict PRRS vaccine performance?
Jun 24, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Vaccine trial data versus lineage: What’s the best way to predict PRRS vaccine performance?
TOOLBOX, Issue 20: An interview with Eva Jablonski, DVM, PRRS Specialist, Senior Technical Services Veterinarian, ZoetisAntibiotic Management, FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Interviews, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Antimicrobial resistance causing few clinical problems in swine
Jun 18, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Antimicrobial resistance causing few clinical problems in swine
Clinical problems in swine due to antimicrobial-resistant infections are rare. In fact, patterns of resistance in swine have been stable for a long time.Comparing diagnostic sampling prospects from M. hyo-positive-source boar studs
Jun 03, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Comparing diagnostic sampling prospects from M. hyo-positive-source boar studs
Many sow farms have undergone M. hyo elimination within their breeding herd, which makes it critical to understand the potential transmission risk from boar studs.Watch your Strep: Keep your guard up for this evolving bacterium
May 27, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Watch your Strep: Keep your guard up for this evolving bacterium
Few things remain the same for long on a hog farm. By the very nature of today’s production system, pigs are continuously moving on or off a site. One thing that remains constant is Strep suis.Comparing PCV2 gilt vaccination protocols and progeny status
May 13, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Comparing PCV2 gilt vaccination protocols and progeny status
Porcine circovirus type 2 is the principal etiological agent of porcine circovirus associated disease (PCVAD), which can cost producers an estimated $3 to $4 per pig.Automatic foggers fall short in disinfecting hog-farm supplies
May 10, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Automatic foggers fall short in disinfecting hog-farm supplies
Preventing fomites from carrying pathogens into hog farms is a daily biosecurity priority, but how effective are typical disinfection protocols?Gebhart: Cracking the Strep suis code
May 06, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Gebhart: Cracking the Strep suis code
Streptococcus suis (Strep suis) is becoming more prevalent and more complex in US swine herds. The coccoid-shaped, Gram-positive bacterium is also a zoonotic disease, capable of transmission from...Study compares PRRSV antibody-sampling options for sows
Apr 24, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Study compares PRRSV antibody-sampling options for sows
When it comes to porcine reproductive and respiratory virus it’s important for the veterinarian and farm personnel to know the health status of a herd or barn.German researchers: Pigs, poultry not susceptible to COVID-19
Apr 15, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on German researchers: Pigs, poultry not susceptible to COVID-19
Scientists in Germany have confirmed that pigs and chickens are not susceptible to COVID-19.How stress hammers a pig’s intestinal system
Apr 10, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on How stress hammers a pig’s intestinal system
Experts say some forms of sustained stress can weaken a pig’s immune system and make it more vulnerable to disease and performance losses.Diagnostic experts: PCV3 is common in US swine herds
Apr 01, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Diagnostic experts: PCV3 is common in US swine herds
PCV3 was first reported in 2016, but appears to have been present in swine populations decades prior to that time. PCV3 strains are similar to one another but are very different from PCV2.Moving parts: Integrated, holistic approach needed for effective mycoplasma control
Mar 30, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Moving parts: Integrated, holistic approach needed for effective mycoplasma control
Renewed interest in M. hyo and its impact on herd health and performance has prompted producers and veterinarians to re-evaluate control strategies for the costly bacterial disease.Emerging Diseases, FSVS, Global TOPICS, Gut Health, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, SVC, TOPICS, Videos
Swine dysentery makes an unwelcome comeback
Mar 17, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Swine dysentery makes an unwelcome comeback
Just when US pork producers thought swine dysentery was a problem of the past, it has re-emerged for an unwelcome encore in a slightly different form.Biosecurity, FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Moving biosecurity from the farm to the feed mill
Feb 27, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Moving biosecurity from the farm to the feed mill
An effective biosecurity strategy is not a stagnant process. It is continuously influenced by changes in pig-flows, disease pressures, virus evolution, emerging health issues and more.FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Growing Pigs, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Pig Care, Podcasts, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Ellis: No magic bullet to reduce pre-wean mortality
Feb 20, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Ellis: No magic bullet to reduce pre-wean mortality
Pre-wean mortality has increased over the last 15 years, and it’s a major concern for US pork producers and veterinarians.FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, PRRS, Research, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Outmaneuvering PRRSV requires a better understanding of genetic diversity
Feb 14, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Outmaneuvering PRRSV requires a better understanding of genetic diversity
PRRSV is constantly evolving, resulting in an extremely diverse virus with multiple lineages, but building a better understanding of that genetic diversity is the next step to making real progress...Deen: Apply old lessons to new technologies
Feb 12, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Deen: Apply old lessons to new technologies
Classical education emphasizes the need for industries to adopt new technologies to keep up with external demands and constantly changing economic environments.Pollmann: Make the most of your human capital
Feb 06, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Pollmann: Make the most of your human capital
The US pork industry is challenging under the best of circumstances, with enough variables to make even astute, savvy businesspeople cautious. However, one of the biggest components of a successful,...FSVS, Global TOPICS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, Porcine Circovirus, TOPICS, Videos
PCV3 is ‘absolutely’ a pathogen but proceed with caution
Dec 30, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on PCV3 is ‘absolutely’ a pathogen but proceed with caution
Porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3) is “absolutely” a pathogen but merely finding the virus isn’t enough to conclude it’s the cause of disease.No. 1 biosecurity lesson: Never stop improving
Dec 11, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on No. 1 biosecurity lesson: Never stop improving
The first lesson of biosecurity, according to Andrea Pitkin, DVM, health assurance veterinarian for PIC, is to learn, modify and adapt because new threats can surface at any time.Breeding Herd, FSVS, Global TOP NEWS, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, SVC, TOP NEWS, Videos
Researchers tackle survivability issues head-on
Nov 14, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Researchers tackle survivability issues head-on
One in three pigs born on US farms fail to reach market, according to Jason Ross, PhD, a professor of animal physiology at Iowa State University and director of the Iowa Pork Industry Center.Larger litters, more competition for colostrum make pigs more susceptible to clostridial enteritis
Nov 06, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Larger litters, more competition for colostrum make pigs more susceptible to clostridial enteritis
By Daniel A. Nelson, PhD, Senior nutritionist, pork technical services, ZoetisResearchers expand understanding of virus transmission in feed
Oct 02, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Researchers expand understanding of virus transmission in feed
As African swine fever virus continues to march across the globe, the US pork sector is laser focused on keeping it from reaching the homeland.Feed, water, air and comfort: Keys to prevent tail biting
Sep 26, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Feed, water, air and comfort: Keys to prevent tail biting
Tail biting in pigs remains something of a mystery. What triggers a pig or pigs to bite tails? Why do some express this vice and others do not?Steps to mitigate cross-contamination of piglet processing fluids with PRRS MLV
Sep 09, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Steps to mitigate cross-contamination of piglet processing fluids with PRRS MLV
As piglets move from the sow farm to the growing stage, it’s important to know their porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) status.On the road again? Be careful not to pig out
Aug 16, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on On the road again? Be careful not to pig out
Swine veterinarians putting in long days on the road caring for pigs should be just as cognizant of their own health and nutritional needs.Positive interactions with sows reduce piglet crushing
Aug 13, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Positive interactions with sows reduce piglet crushing
Encouraging staff to have more direct involvement with managing and handling sows can have positive impacts on herd welfare and mortality rates, say scientists.Impact of control options for Streptococcus suis and Haemophilus parasuis
Aug 12, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Impact of control options for Streptococcus suis and Haemophilus parasuis
Helping piglets make a smooth transition at weaning is always a priority, but bacterial pathogens such as Streptococcus suis and Haemophilus parasuis can make that goal particularly challenging.A simple scoring system can provide insights into tail biting and lameness
Jul 22, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on A simple scoring system can provide insights into tail biting and lameness
Tail biting and lameness directly impact the well-being of growing pigs, which in turn impacts their productivity and the farm’s economics.National ASF-surveillance plan: What you need to know
Jul 08, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on National ASF-surveillance plan: What you need to know
The pork industry leans heavily on diagnostics to minimize the impact of disease, but they’re especially critical for monitoring African swine fever (ASF) and other trade-limiting foreign animal...Optimizing nutrition key to unlocking full benefits of immunocastration
Jun 13, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Optimizing nutrition key to unlocking full benefits of immunocastration
An alternative technique to physical castration could offer US hog producers a host of financial and management benefits.Feed-mill biosecurity critical to reducing disease transmission
May 29, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Feed-mill biosecurity critical to reducing disease transmission
Feed and feed ingredients are generating a lot of interest as possible vectors in transmitting swine diseases.Emerging technologies at AASV: Four new tools to boost efficiency
May 21, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Emerging technologies at AASV: Four new tools to boost efficiency
Between tight margins and constant herd-health challenges, pork producers are always looking for new ways to increase efficiencies and profits while also increasing transparency.Emerging technologies at AASV: Three cool tools headed to hog farms
May 15, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Emerging technologies at AASV: Three cool tools headed to hog farms
The so-called Internet of Things — that emerging world in which everyday tools like thermostats and doorbells suddenly become indispensable smart devices — is not lost on the pork industry.AVMA releases first-ever guidelines for depopulation of animals
Apr 10, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on AVMA releases first-ever guidelines for depopulation of animals
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.Managing pain, Strep suis infection in baby pigs critical for welfare
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The US pork industry has demonstrated high standards for animal welfare, but there is still much to learn about mitigating pain — not only during processing, but also pain resulting from Strep...Crossing the line: Biosecurity for employee entry is still a work in progress
May 14, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Crossing the line: Biosecurity for employee entry is still a work in progress
By Derald Holtkamp, MS, DVM Associate Professor Iowa State University