Barn location can impact PRRS exposure risk
May 23, 2018Susan Spiegel
Several factors go into selecting a site for a pork-production unit, but research shows there are a couple more — specifically, terrain and vegetation — that may influence exposure to the porcine...
Piglets are key subpopulation in keeping IAV-S circulating
May 18, 2018Susan Spiegel
When it comes to influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S), the relationship between the sow’s immune status and piglet protection remains perplexing.
Yeske: Mycoplasma elimination ‘always a good strategy’
May 17, 2018Susan Spiegel
Eliminating mycoplasma from a herd works well with a fast payback, even in hog-dense areas, according to research conducted by Paul Yeske, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, Minnesota.
Maximizing colostrum intake at birth improves finishing performance
May 07, 2018Susan Spiegel
The amount of colostrum a piglet consumes during its first 24 hours of life impacts its performance through finishing, according to Jeffery Wiegert, swine specialist, North Carolina State University...
Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project underscores value of information sharing
Apr 23, 2018Susan Spiegel
Collaboration among veterinarians working with different pork producers is one of the great benefits emanating from the Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project (MSHMP).
What have we learned about antibiotic-resistant genes in groundwater?
Apr 21, 2018Susan Spiegel
Swine manure is a valuable resource for cropland, but understanding its potential impact on groundwater is an ongoing priority.
What’s driving the surge in sow mortality?
Apr 13, 2018Susan Spiegel
Sow mortality in US herds has trended upward in recent years, and identifying the reasons has frustrated producers and veterinarians alike.
Iowa Select veterinarian taking a more targeted approach with antibiotics
Apr 12, 2018Susan Spiegel
Iowa Select Farms’ targeted approach to antibiotic use within its production system began well before the FDA’s expanded VFD rule.
‘Coopetition’ healthy for pork industry
Apr 09, 2018Susan Spiegel
Teaming up to share ideas and troubleshoot swine-health issues can be good for pork producers and the industry, said Joel Nerem, DVM, a swine veterinarian with Pipestone Veterinary Services,...
Antibiotic stewardship: What can the pork industry learn from human medicine?
Apr 07, 2018Susan Spiegel
With so much attention being placed on antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance, animal agriculture can sometimes feel as if it’s the only target. However, human medicine also is getting an...
