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Virus persistence challenges PRRS management strategies
Oct 12, 2021Jennifer Grullon
Eliminating porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) from pigs might not yet be possible, but monitoring tools could help refine a herd's PRRSV stability.
Research continues to dig for POP answers
Sep 20, 2021Jennifer Grullon
Searching for strategies to alter the course of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in sows has been a long, slow climb with progress coming little by little. At the heart of the effort is the Sow...
Comparing PCV2 gilt vaccination protocols and progeny status
May 13, 2020Jennifer Grullon
Porcine circovirus type 2 is the principal etiological agent of porcine circovirus associated disease (PCVAD), which can cost producers an estimated $3 to $4 per pig.
Secure Pork Supply plan updated to meet changing FAD needs
Apr 04, 2019Jennifer Grullon
With African swine fever (ASF) well established in China and parts of Europe, US pork producers need to take steps now to protect their interests in the face of an outbreak.
Rapid Response Plan offers CSI team for emerging diseases
Feb 18, 2019Jennifer Grullon
Determining the cause of a peculiar health condition in pigs is not unlike a crime scene investigation (CSI). The veterinarian, producer and diagnosticians search for clues into what, how and why the...
PCV2: Future considerations for an evolving virus
Jun 24, 2018Jennifer Grullon
Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) may not be a new virus challenge for pork producers and swine veterinarians, but it remains a constant challenge.
What have we learned about antibiotic-resistant genes in groundwater?
Apr 21, 2018Jennifer Grullon
Swine manure is a valuable resource for cropland, but understanding its potential impact on groundwater is an ongoing priority.
Secure Pork Supply plan: Beginning steps to safeguard your herd
Nov 20, 2017Jennifer Grullon
According to an Iowa State University study, the potential revenue losses to US pork and beef industries from an FMD outbreak would run $12.8 billion annually with associated losses to corn and...
