Category Archive: Global TOPICS, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Respiratory Health, TOPICS, Zoetis News Center
Zoetis releases update of M. Hyo Manual
Jan 30, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Zoetis releases update of M. Hyo Manual
Zoetis has released an update of the comprehensive manual, “A Contemporary Review of Mycoplasma Hyopneumoniae Control Strategies,” with 14 articles developed by swine-disease experts...Multi-site study demonstrates efficacy of Draxxin® for SRD
Dec 21, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Multi-site study demonstrates efficacy of Draxxin® for SRD
DISCOVERIES, Issue 11: A multi-site study of pigs with swine respiratory disease (SRD) demonstrates that one dose of Draxxin® (tulathromycin) not only lowers mortality, it can significantly improve...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...What’s in a name? Understanding how flu viruses are identified can help fine-tune swine vaccine strategies
Dec 03, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on What’s in a name? Understanding how flu viruses are identified can help fine-tune swine vaccine strategies
By Micah Jansen, DVM, Veterinary Manager, US Pork, ZoetisDon’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, ZoetisResearch confirms co-circulation of multiple influenza strains
Nov 19, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Research confirms co-circulation of multiple influenza strains
Influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S) is increasingly challenging for US producers, primarily because the epidemiology of IAV-S involves a highly diverse pool of viruses.Early 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).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.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.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...3 steps to prepare your herd for influenza season
Oct 01, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on 3 steps to prepare your herd for influenza season
Pigs can contract influenza anytime during the year but more influenza circulates in the fall and winter months. That’s why producers should prepare ahead of the traditional flu season.One dose of Draxxin® at weaning for SRD yields multiple benefit
Oct 01, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on One dose of Draxxin® at weaning for SRD yields multiple benefit
DISCOVERIES, Issue 13: Pigs from herds with a natural outbreak of swine respiratory disease (SRD) had significantly better outcomes when they received just one injection of Draxxin® (tulathromycin)...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...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, ZoetisPCV2 vaccine for swine elicits strong cell-mediated immune response
Aug 26, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on PCV2 vaccine for swine elicits strong cell-mediated immune response
DISCOVERIES, Issue 9: A porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) vaccine from Zoetis produces a robust and lasting cell-mediated immune response.Pharmacology explains efficacy of Draxxin® for SRD
Aug 04, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Pharmacology explains efficacy of Draxxin® for SRD
DISCOVERIES, Issue 27: Pharmacologic research demonstrating how Draxxin® (tulathromycin) injection behaves in the pig explains why this antimicrobial remains a valuable treatment for swine...Scientific foundation explains efficacy of Excede® for Swine against SRD pathogens
Jul 14, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Scientific foundation explains efficacy of Excede® for Swine against SRD pathogens
DISCOVERIES, Issue 22: A robust body of research explains the efficacy of Excede® for Swine (ceftiofur crystalline free acid) against four of the bacterial pathogens associated with swine...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,Long duration of antibiotic helps improve clinical outcome after APP challenge
Jun 15, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Long duration of antibiotic helps improve clinical outcome after APP challenge
DISCOVERIES, Issue 10: Pigs treated with one intramuscular dose of Draxxin® (tulathromycin) and then challenged with a virulent strain of APP had significantly reduced mortality and lung lesions...Field studies demonstrate safety of Fostera® Gold PCV MH vaccine
Jun 09, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Field studies demonstrate safety of Fostera® Gold PCV MH vaccine
DISCOVERIES, Issue 5: Fostera® Gold PCV MH, the inactivated vaccine from Zoetis developed to provide the broadest protection available against porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2), has been demonstrated...High prevalence of PCV2 recombinants highlights importance of broad vaccine coverage
May 22, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on High prevalence of PCV2 recombinants highlights importance of broad vaccine coverage
DISCOVERIES, Issue 21: A recent analysis of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) genetic sequences shows that up to 25% of field strains are recombinants of diverse genotypes, highlighting the importance...Rate of PCV2 recombination not widely recognized
May 15, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Rate of PCV2 recombination not widely recognized
TOOLBOX, Issue 16: An interview with Meggan Bandrick, DVM, PhD Associate Director, Global Biologics Research, ZoetisWhy monitor swine herds for PCV2?
May 11, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Why monitor swine herds for PCV2?
TOOLBOX, Issue 23: Noel Garbes DVM, senior technical services veterinarian, Zoetis, recently talked with editors of Pig Health Today about monitoring swine herds for PCV2.Z-CAS helping feed mills, producers get the most from medicated feed additives
Feb 28, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Z-CAS helping feed mills, producers get the most from medicated feed additives
TOOLBOX, Issue 6: An interview with Marc Howerton, Customer Analytical Services Supervisor, ZoetisZoetis joins The Sustainability Consortium to lead efforts in sustainable pork together with US pork producers and supply chain leaders
Feb 24, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Zoetis joins The Sustainability Consortium to lead efforts in sustainable pork together with US pork producers and supply chain leaders
The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) announced today that Zoetis, the leading animal health company, has joined TSC to focus on increasing supply chain transparency and sustainability with U.S. pork...Individual sow care offers benefits throughout the farm
Feb 10, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Individual sow care offers benefits throughout the farm
Pig health and performance begin with the sow, which is why it’s critical for caregivers and production managers to evaluate each sow’s health, body condition, comfort, behavior and well-being...Imported feed ingredients: Supplier’s sourcing, biosecurity, shipping vital to product integrity, safety
Feb 04, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Imported feed ingredients: Supplier’s sourcing, biosecurity, shipping vital to product integrity, safety
Kevin Eggers, DVM, technical services veterinarian at Zoetis, talked with editors of Pig Health Today about African swine fever (ASF) and the possible risks of importing the virus through feed...Negotiating extra label drug use rules
Jan 29, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Negotiating extra label drug use rules
TOOLBOX, Issue 21: Rick Swalla, DVM, recently talked with editors of Pig Health Today about regulations concerning extra label drug use.Mix it up: Resuspension times for injectable antibiotics can vary widely
Jan 10, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Mix it up: Resuspension times for injectable antibiotics can vary widely
DISCOVERIES, Issue 24: An analysis of three similar injectable antibiotics used for swine respiratory disease pathogens demonstrates that resuspension times can differ substantially.Ct values predict PRRS nursery mortality, can guide vaccination decisions
Dec 27, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Ct values predict PRRS nursery mortality, can guide vaccination decisions
DISCOVERIES, Issue 18: Obtaining cycle threshold (Ct) values based on processing fluids provides a practical way to identify neonatal pigs at risk for nursery mortality associated with PRRS and can...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...Fostera® PRRS protects against diverse PRRS virus field strains
Oct 28, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Fostera® PRRS protects against diverse PRRS virus field strains
DISCOVERIES, Issue 19: PRRS has been described as one of the most important swine diseases of the last half-century. An estimated 20% to 25% of herds are still affected, and the syndrome remains the...Neonatal pigs with low levels of viremia may benefit from PRRS vaccination
Sep 27, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Neonatal pigs with low levels of viremia may benefit from PRRS vaccination
TOOLBOX, Issue 19: An interview with Jose Angulo, DVM, PRRS Specialist, Managing Veterinarian, ZoetisFSVS, 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.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, ZoetisWatch 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.Chimera technology offers better path to protection for PCV2
Apr 27, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Chimera technology offers better path to protection for PCV2
DISCOVERIES, Issue 6: When PCV2 first became a problem in US swine herds, scientists looked at taking the immunogenic capsid gene from PCV2 and cloning it into the backbone of nonpathogenic PCV type...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.Tips for transitioning to ractopamine-free hog feed
Mar 10, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Tips for transitioning to ractopamine-free hog feed
TOOLBOX, Issue 18: An interview with Daniel Nelson, PhD, Senior Swine Nutritionist, ZoetisDo’s and don’ts of cephalosporin use in swine
Feb 26, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Do’s and don’ts of cephalosporin use in swine
TOOLBOX, Issue 15: An interview with John W. Hallberg, DVM, PhD, Director, US Regulatory Affairs, ZoetisMetaStim®: The best balance of humoral, cellular immunity
Feb 21, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on MetaStim®: The best balance of humoral, cellular immunity
TOOLBOX, Issue 17: An interview with Dennis Foss, DVM, PhD, Research Director, Zoetis Global Biologicals SwineAntibiotic Management, Gut Health, News, PGT US, Respiratory Health, TOPICS, VFDs, Zoetis News Center
Aureomix S finding its niche, and then some, in VFD era
Feb 01, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Aureomix S finding its niche, and then some, in VFD era
TOOLBOX, Issue 4: An interview with Thomas Painter, DVM, US Pork Technical Services, ZoetisThree-phase plan helps seize control of PRRS
Jan 31, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Three-phase plan helps seize control of PRRS
By Jose Angulo, DVM Managing Veterinarian, PRRS specialist Pork Technical Services ZoetisNew Individual Sow Care program from Zoetis aims to reduce losses, optimize performance and well-being
Jan 21, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on New Individual Sow Care program from Zoetis aims to reduce losses, optimize performance and well-being
Looking to help the U.S. pork industry raise the bar for performance and reverse the surge in sow mortality rates, Zoetis has introduced Individual Sow Care.Pigs fed BMD® gain more weight faster despite stress in controlled studies
Oct 29, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Pigs fed BMD® gain more weight faster despite stress in controlled studies
DISCOVERIES, Issue 15: Grower pigs fed BMD® gained weight faster and had better feed efficiency compared to controls despite exposure to commonly encountered production stressors, studies show.Aureomycin® granular premix retained higher potency than Terramycin® meal premix in study
Jul 10, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Aureomycin® granular premix retained higher potency than Terramycin® meal premix in study
DISCOVERIES, Issue 2: The particle size and distribution of a medicated-feed premix can dramatically affect how much active ingredient ends up in a pig’s digestive tract for disease treatment or...Ractopamine has little influence on iodine value in pig fat carcass
Jun 13, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Ractopamine has little influence on iodine value in pig fat carcass
TOOLBOX, Issue 14: An interview with Daniel Nelson, PhD, PAS, Senior Swine Nutritionist, ZoetisAureomix S provides effective replacement for Mecadox
May 13, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Aureomix S provides effective replacement for Mecadox
TOOLBOX, Issue 12: An interview with Thomas Painter, DVM, Senior Technical Service Veterinarian,ZoetisLincomix offers flexible dose rate for M. hyo
Apr 16, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Lincomix offers flexible dose rate for M. hyo
TOOLBOX, Issue 7: An interview with Thomas Painter, DVM, US Pork Technical Services, ZoetisTwo-dose Fostera® Gold PCV MH regimen yields performance advantages
Mar 15, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Two-dose Fostera® Gold PCV MH regimen yields performance advantages
DISCOVERIES, Issue 16: Pigs in a study that received two doses of Fostera® Gold PCV MH, the new Zoetis vaccine for PCV2 and M. hyo, had numerically fewer reactions, less morbidity, less mortality.M. hyo treatment with Draxxin® plays important role in SRD management
Mar 02, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on M. hyo treatment with Draxxin® plays important role in SRD management
DISCOVERIES, Issue 14: Pigs treated for Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) with a single dose of the injectable antimicrobial Draxxin® (tulathromycin) had significantly better average daily gain and...Evolution of PCV2 virus, need for broader coverage spurred development of Fostera® Gold PCV MH
Mar 01, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Evolution of PCV2 virus, need for broader coverage spurred development of Fostera® Gold PCV MH
DISCOVERIES, Issue 7: Compelling scientific evidence indicating the need for an updated porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) vaccine was the driving force behind the development of Fostera® Gold PCV...Fostera® Gold PCV MH protects pigs against PCV2a, PCV2b and M. hyo for at least 23 weeks
Mar 01, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Fostera® Gold PCV MH protects pigs against PCV2a, PCV2b and M. hyo for at least 23 weeks
DISCOVERIES, Issue 8: Fostera® Gold PCV MH is the only USDA-licensed vaccine that protects pigs against porcine circovirus (PCV) type 2a, PCV2b and M. hyo for at least 23 weeks.BMD®: What is its future in pork production?
Feb 02, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on BMD®: What is its future in pork production?
TOOLBOX, Issue 5: An interview with Daniel Nelson, PhD, PAS, Senior Swine Nutritionist, ZoetisHerd performance best measure of PRRS vaccine efficacy
Nov 09, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Herd performance best measure of PRRS vaccine efficacy
TOOLBOX, Issue 9: An interview with Jose Angulo, DVM, PRRS Specialist, Managing Veterinarian, ZoetisFive steps to better Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae control
Oct 17, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Five steps to better Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae control
For pig producers and veterinarians, the health and economic impact of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is clear. In the US, enzootic pneumonia caused by M. hyo is considered one of the “big three”...Epitope-comparison study illustrates broad coverage of Fostera Gold® PCV MH against PCV2 viruses
Aug 15, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Epitope-comparison study illustrates broad coverage of Fostera Gold® PCV MH against PCV2 viruses
DISCOVERIES, Issue 4: Swine disease specialists speculated that a PCV2 vaccine containing two genotypes — PCV2a and PCV2b — would significantly improve the coverage provided against PCV2...Large field trial showed Fostera Gold® PCV MH was effective against prevalent PCV2d genotype
Apr 20, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Large field trial showed Fostera Gold® PCV MH was effective against prevalent PCV2d genotype
DISCOVERIES, Issue 3: A large, commercial field trial conducted with Fostera® Gold PCV MH showed it was also effective against PCV2d, the most prevalent genotype of the virus circulating among US...Pigs vaccinated with Fostera®PCV MH equally protected, weighed nearly 8 pounds more in large comparison trial
Mar 21, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Pigs vaccinated with Fostera®PCV MH equally protected, weighed nearly 8 pounds more in large comparison trial
DISCOVERIES, Issue 1: Pigs vaccinated with Fostera® PCV MH were equally protected against porcine circovirus (PCV) type 2d as well as Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) and weighed 7.78 pounds more...New Fostera Gold PCV vaccines: Broadest coverage for PCV2 viruses
Mar 05, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on New Fostera Gold PCV vaccines: Broadest coverage for PCV2 viruses
TOOLBOX, Issue 8: Rick Swalla, DVM, recently talked with editors of Pig Health Today about the pork industry’s first vaccine to include two genotypes of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) and the...Global TOPICS, Growing Pigs, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Porcine Circovirus, Respiratory Health, Zoetis News Center
US pork industry’s first vaccine with two PCV2 genotypes announced at AASV
Mar 03, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on US pork industry’s first vaccine with two PCV2 genotypes announced at AASV
The US pork industry’s first vaccine to include two genotypes of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) — 2a and 2b — was announced on the first day of the American Association of Swine...New claim provides flexible dosing for M. hyo medication
Jan 10, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on New claim provides flexible dosing for M. hyo medication
Pork producers battling swine respiratory disease associated with Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) now have more flexibility when using Lincomix® (lincomycin hydrochloride) Type A medicated...Proposed classification system to improve M. hyo control tested in commercial setting
May 19, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Proposed classification system to improve M. hyo control tested in commercial setting
By Lucina Galina Pantoja, DVM, PhD, Director, swine technical services, ZoetisUsing diagnostics to optimize PCV2 vaccination
May 02, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Using diagnostics to optimize PCV2 vaccination
By Don McDermid, DVM, Swine Veterinary Services Manager, Zoetis, Kirkland, Quebec, Canada