Tag Archive: biosecurity, opportunistic pathogens, risk events
Solve biosecurity overload by focusing on the basics
Jun 21, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Solve biosecurity overload by focusing on the basics
Keeping a hog farm free of pathogens can be a daunting task for producers. The process to evaluate potential risks and then undertake biosecurity measures to manage the risks has become complex. In...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.Growing Pigs, Gut Health, Interviews, PGT GLOBAL, PGT US, Podcasts, PRRS, Respiratory Health, Videos
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,...