SPECIAL REPORT, Day 4: Leman Swine Conference
Sep 18, 2018Susan Spiegel
The 2018 Leman Swine Conference is under way in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our editors are onsite, covering sessions and capturing video interviews for future posts. Here are some highlights from our 2017...
Enrichment helps reduce sow stress and piglet mortality
Sep 17, 2018Susan Spiegel
Enriching sow environments during pregnancy can help improve sow welfare and increase piglet survival, scientists say.
SPECIAL REPORT, Day 3: Leman Swine Conference
Sep 17, 2018Susan Spiegel
The 2018 Leman Swine Conference is under way in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our editors are onsite, covering sessions and capturing video interviews for future posts. Here are some highlights from our 2017...
SPECIAL REPORT, Day 2: Leman Swine Conference
Sep 16, 2018Susan Spiegel
The 2018 Leman Swine Conference is under way in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our editors are onsite, covering sessions and capturing video interviews for future posts. Here are some highlights from our 2017...
Dee: Research shows potential for FAD transmission through some imported feed ingredients
Sep 14, 2018Susan Spiegel
A big step in preventing transmission of foreign animal diseases (FAD) through feed is to reduce virus-survival rates in the feed, explained Scott Dee, DVM, PhD, director of research, Pipestone...
SPECIAL REPORT, Day 1: Leman Swine Conference
Sep 14, 2018Susan Spiegel
The 2018 Leman Swine Conference is under way in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our editors are onsite, covering sessions and capturing video interviews for future posts. Here are some highlights from our 2017...
Connor: Managing mycoplasma requires integrated approach with vaccines, feed medications, injectables
Sep 12, 2018Susan Spiegel
Mycoplasma pneumonia continues to trouble the swine industry. Around for years, the respiratory disease caused by the bacterium M. hyo reduces pig performance, especially when mixed with other...
Dee: African swine fever outbreak in China major threat to US pork
Sep 07, 2018Susan Spiegel
News that China broke with African swine fever generated great concern for many in the US swine industry, including Scott Dee, DVM, Pipestone Veterinary Services.
Dipsticks offer early warning of sow urinary-tract infections
Sep 06, 2018Susan Spiegel
Minimizing urinary-tract infections is an important step — not only in securing a sow’s overall health but also its productivity and, ultimately, its longevity.
Tips for proper selection of cleaning, disinfection products
Aug 30, 2018Susan Spiegel
By Neal Benjamin, DVM
Carthage Veterinary Service
Carthage, Illinois
