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...
Phase I of pelvic organ prolapse study offers new insights
Aug 20, 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.
Pipestone nutritionist highlights advancements to improve pig health
Aug 20, 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...
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...
Positive interactions with sows reduce piglet crushing
Aug 13, 2019Susan Spiegel
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, 2019Susan Spiegel
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.
Debriefing: Retrospective on the VFD experience
Aug 07, 2019Susan Spiegel
By Clayton Johnson, DVM
Carthage Veterinary Service
Integrated Veterinary Network
Maintaining performance in growing pigs despite production stress
Aug 06, 2019Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 10: An interview with Daniel Nelson, PhD, PAS, Senior Swine Veterinarian, Zoetis
Processing fluids hold promise for PCV2 testing on sow farms
Aug 06, 2019Susan Spiegel
Understanding the pathogen status of a sow herd helps determine the prevention, control and treatment options to protect piglets as they grow. For PCV2 there is no treatment; however, vaccination is...
