SPECIAL REPORT, Day 4: Leman Swine Conference
Sep 13, 2019Susan Spiegel
The 2019 Leman Swine Conference is under way in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our editors are onsite, covering sessions and capturing interviews for future posts. Here's a look back at our 2018 coverage.
Processing fluids’ effectiveness in monitoring PCV2 in sow herds
Sep 11, 2019Susan Spiegel
Vaccines have provided effective control options for PCV2, but vertical transmission remains a challenge for some farms.
Steps to mitigate cross-contamination of piglet processing fluids with PRRS MLV
Sep 09, 2019Susan Spiegel
As piglets move from the sow farm to the growing stage, it’s important to know their porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) status.
Survey says: RWA production adversely affects pig health and welfare
Sep 03, 2019Susan Spiegel
Swine producers and veterinarians responding to a national survey said pressure to maintain the raised without antibiotics (RWA) label sometimes compromises animal health and welfare.
Carthage swine veterinarian: Focus on individual pig care can benefit entire production system
Aug 30, 2019Susan Spiegel
Taking care of every single pig seems like a daunting task when producers have hundreds or thousands of pigs under their care. Still, the rewards are well worth the effort.
Pipestone nutritionist highlights advancements to improve pig health
Aug 29, 2019Susan Spiegel
Producers know if a pig has good gut health in the nursery, it’s more likely to get off to a good start in the grow-finish barn. But with increased pressure on antibiotic use, nutritionists are...
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Phase I of pelvic organ prolapse study offers new insights
Aug 26, 2019Susan Spiegel
A pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a dramatic, easy-to-identify event within the farrowing room. The difficult part is figuring out the cause and applying a solution.
Population-based diagnostics pinpoint the power in numbers
Aug 20, 2019Susan Spiegel
The world of diagnostics is expanding. Instead of focusing on individual animals, population-based diagnostics help veterinarians and producers identify the health status of their barns more quickly...
On the road again? Be careful not to pig out
Aug 16, 2019Susan Spiegel
Swine veterinarians putting in long days on the road caring for pigs should be just as cognizant of their own health and nutritional needs.
Smithfield veterinarian aims to connect dots on animal welfare
Aug 14, 2019Susan Spiegel
For Mary Battrell, DVM, a swine veterinarian for Smithfield Foods, animal welfare is the connection between animal health, well-being and performance; and optimizing that connection improves...
