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Little-known sapovirus causes diarrhea in baby pigs
Jan 06, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Little-known sapovirus causes diarrhea in baby pigs
A couple of puzzling cases of diarrhea in baby pigs that didn’t test positive for the usual culprits were recently identified through genome sequencing as a porcine sapovirus.
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Forecasting swine disease outbreaks
Dec 10, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Forecasting swine disease outbreaks
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have been working on a predictive model to forecast when a disease outbreak may occur on a farm.
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Advances in sampling offer greater success in enteric disease control
Nov 05, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Advances in sampling offer greater success in enteric disease control
Producers and veterinarians should “begin with the end in mind” when it comes to diagnosing disease and planning control strategies, according to Eric Burrough, DVM, PhD, associate professor and...
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Today’s forecast: Scattered PRRS outbreaks with isolated sprinkles of PED
Sep 08, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Today’s forecast: Scattered PRRS outbreaks with isolated sprinkles of PED
Forecasting swine-disease outbreaks might become a lot like predicting the weather as scientists combine monitoring disease data with computer models.
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How stress hammers a pig’s intestinal system
Apr 10, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on How stress hammers a pig’s intestinal system
Experts say some forms of sustained stress can weaken a pig’s immune system and make it more vulnerable to disease and performance losses.
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Chronic PED cases linger, setting the stage for elimination
Apr 04, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Chronic PED cases linger, setting the stage for elimination
The wild run of porcine epidemic diarrhea striking the pork industry in 2013 has slowed substantially, but chronic versions continue to plague some farms.
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Swine dysentery makes an unwelcome comeback
Mar 17, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Swine dysentery makes an unwelcome comeback
Just when US pork producers thought swine dysentery was a problem of the past, it has re-emerged for an unwelcome encore in a slightly different form.
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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, Zoetis
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Pipestone nutritionist highlights advancements to improve pig health
Aug 29, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Pipestone nutritionist highlights advancements to improve pig health
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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Aureomix 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,Zoetis
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Researchers create algorithm to predict PEDV outbreaks
Jan 24, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Researchers create algorithm to predict PEDV outbreaks
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed an algorithm that could give pig farms advance notice of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) outbreaks.
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PED — live with it or eliminate it?
Dec 26, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on PED — live with it or eliminate it?
The porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus that devastated the US swine industry several years ago continues to persist, causing fewer pig deaths but curtailing pig growth.
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Veterinarian: ‘Take PED seriously and get it cleaned up’
Dec 18, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Veterinarian: ‘Take PED seriously and get it cleaned up’
After a few years of limited activity, PED remained quiet in southwest Minnesota until last spring, when four sow farms in southwest Minnesota broke with the disease.
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Ileitis: Is it possible to control in baby pigs without antibiotics?
Nov 07, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Ileitis: Is it possible to control in baby pigs without antibiotics?
Ileitis may be a ubiquitous disease in grow-finish pigs, but with changes in on-farm antibiotic use it could become a new, more common challenge in the nursery period.
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Pavlovic: Today’s PED outbreaks may be mild but still hurt profitability
Sep 24, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Pavlovic: Today’s PED outbreaks may be mild but still hurt profitability
Porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus may not be as devastating to hogs today as it was a few years ago, but it still damages the bottom line, according to Lynn Pavlovic, DVM, Iowa Select Farms.
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SHIC PCR catalog boosts US pork industry’s disease preparedness
Jul 19, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on SHIC PCR catalog boosts US pork industry’s disease preparedness
Pork producers and swine veterinarians spend a lot of time and energy monitoring the health status of pigs in their care. But it’s the unknown or emerging diseases that could pose an even larger...
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Early weaning permanently compromises gut immune response
Feb 25, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Early weaning permanently compromises gut immune response
Researchers at Michigan State University investigated how early weaning ages affect development of a piglet’s gut and its ability to launch an immune response against pathogens.
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Healthy, stress-free GI tract is key to pigs’ long-term health
Feb 12, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Healthy, stress-free GI tract is key to pigs’ long-term health
A healthy gastrointestinal (GI) tract is inextricably linked to the nervous system and is generally a strong predictor of a pig’s overall health, said a research veterinarian who specializes in...
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In-feed antibiotics best addressed on a case-by-case basis
Jan 15, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on In-feed antibiotics best addressed on a case-by-case basis
Adjusting to changes in how and when to use in-feed antibiotics is an ongoing effort. While those products are still available under veterinarian supervision for prevention and treatment of a...
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Balancing good and bad bacteria key to effective gut health, nutrient absorption
Dec 28, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Balancing good and bad bacteria key to effective gut health, nutrient absorption
Developing techniques and tools to encourage the growth of good bacteria in the gut is key to producing healthier pigs that require fewer antibiotics over the long term, according to swine...
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Getting pigs off to a good start with better gut health
Nov 06, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Getting pigs off to a good start with better gut health
Improved education of caretakers is one way pork producers can help ensure their pigs have a healthy gut and get off to a good start, Noel Garbes, DVM, technical services veterinarian, Zoetis, told...
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What PED taught us about handling future disease outbreaks
Oct 19, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on What PED taught us about handling future disease outbreaks
The porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) outbreak that devastated many US hog farms over the past 4 years served as a wake-up call for the pork industry to be more vigilant against foreign animal...
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PEDV still taking major toll on US sow farms
Sep 21, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on PEDV still taking major toll on US sow farms
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) is still around and can lead to major losses for pork producers, cautioned Gene Nemechek, DVM, technical services veterinarian, Zoetis.
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Gut bacteria deserve renewed focus
Aug 10, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Gut bacteria deserve renewed focus
With the FDA’s new veterinary feed directive (VFD) rules changing the way some feed-grade antimicrobials are used on the farm, other options are gaining more attention.
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Can soluble dietary fiber reduce the need for antimicrobials in nursery diets?
Jun 21, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Can soluble dietary fiber reduce the need for antimicrobials in nursery diets?
Increased soluble fiber in pig diets shows promise as an alternative for growth-promoting antimicrobials in nursery diets, according to Eric Burrough, DVM, Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, Iowa State...
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Prevent the spread of disease by properly cleaning water lines
Jun 21, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Prevent the spread of disease by properly cleaning water lines
One of the most basic — yet often overlooked — elements of pork production is water. A clean, safe palatable water supply ensures adequate hydration, encourages feed consumption and helps prevent...
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Keep opportunistic bacterial challenges in pigs at bay
Jun 20, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Keep opportunistic bacterial challenges in pigs at bay
Bacterial challenges facing pigs can be traced back to other shortfalls that weaken their immune system.
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PEDV outbreaks prompt a ‘CSI Pipestone’ investigation
Jun 08, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on PEDV outbreaks prompt a ‘CSI Pipestone’ investigation
When PEDV devastated the US hog industry in 2013, the Pipestone System remained fairly unscathed, with only a couple of farms experiencing outbreaks. Their luck changed in January 2014.
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Opportunistic pathogens prey on newly weaned pigs infected with a primary virus
May 30, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Opportunistic pathogens prey on newly weaned pigs infected with a primary virus
Around 50% of pigs weaned today likely are infected with a primary viral pathogen, like porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) or swine influenza, reported Cameron Schmitt, DVM,...
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Flushing feed mill with treated rice hulls reduces PEDV risk
May 30, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Flushing feed mill with treated rice hulls reduces PEDV risk
The porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) taught swine veterinarians and producers many hard lessons about feed management. Not only can the deadly virus be transported by feed ingredients, PEDV...
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Disinfectant effective against PEDV in freezing conditions
May 19, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Disinfectant effective against PEDV in freezing conditions
Contaminated hog trailers are now known to be partially responsible for spreading the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) in 2013 as it emerged in the US.