Tag Archive: H. parasuis, Haemophilus parasuis, Matt Finch, Strep Suis, Streptococcus suis
Impact of control options for Streptococcus suis and Haemophilus parasuis
Aug 12, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Impact of control options for Streptococcus suis and Haemophilus parasuis
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.Resurgence of ‘old’ bacterial diseases in pigs: Why?
Jul 16, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Resurgence of ‘old’ bacterial diseases in pigs: Why?
Three bacterial diseases considered under control recently flared up creating new challenges in hog operations. The older diseases include Haemophilus parasuis (parasuis), Streptococcus suis (strep)...Keep guard up for strep, parasuis in newly weaned pigs
Feb 22, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Keep guard up for strep, parasuis in newly weaned pigs
Newly weaned pigs face many challenges — new environment, feed, pen mates. They also face the challenge of bacterial infections like strep and parasuis, the two most common systemic bacterial...Antibiotic use at weaning can reduce acute illness in pigs
Jul 09, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Antibiotic use at weaning can reduce acute illness in pigs
The transition into the nursery phase for just-weaned pigs presents many challenges as they adapt to a new diet, a new environment and increased competition. Young pigs often need some extra help.