Tag Archive: Iowa State University, Jason Ross, microbiome, pelvic organ prolapse, sow mortality, Sow Survivability Project
Research continues to dig for POP answers
Sep 20, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Research continues to dig for POP answers
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...Gut microorganisms linked to PRRS vaccination success
Apr 09, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Gut microorganisms linked to PRRS vaccination success
Scientists have found that tiny microorganisms in the gut may help improve outcomes for pigs vaccinated against PRRSV in the face of viral respiratory challenge, suggesting a role for the microbiome...Global TOP NEWS, Gut Health, Interviews, News, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Pig Care, Podcasts, TOP NEWS, Videos
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...Finding ‘root of the problem’ key in herds with multiple disease challenges
Jan 24, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Finding ‘root of the problem’ key in herds with multiple disease challenges
New diagnostic tools have helped the pork industry get a better handle on disease monitoring, but how do you prioritize when multiple pathogens have infected the herd?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.