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Start with the gilt-development unit for Mhp elimination
Jan 20, 2022Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Start with the gilt-development unit for Mhp elimination
US pig producers have made a big push to eliminate Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhp) from their herds as a way to capture more value in finishing pigs.
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Filtration audits help prepare for PRRS season
Dec 10, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Filtration audits help prepare for PRRS season
Regular biosecurity checks with a close look at filtration and ventilation systems will help prevent the spread of airborne pathogens like porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome.
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More accurate gilt testing needed to detect Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
May 22, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on More accurate gilt testing needed to detect Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
Sow herds seeking negative M. hyo status should use accurate gilt surveillance methods.
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Genetic diversity makes swine influenza a challenge for producers
Oct 16, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Genetic diversity makes swine influenza a challenge for producers
Influenza A virus in swine is one of the primary respiratory pathogens challenging swine production systems in the US and around the world.
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Tracheal sampling for M. hyo may hold new benefits
Sep 09, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Tracheal sampling for M. hyo may hold new benefits
Tracheal sampling is a good way to determine if M. hyo is present in a herd, but it’s an invasive procedure that can be difficult to accomplish.
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Resurgent Mycoplasma hyorhinis causes debilitating arthritis in late finishing
Jun 28, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Resurgent Mycoplasma hyorhinis causes debilitating arthritis in late finishing
Infectious arthritis caused by Mycoplasma hyorhinis is gaining ground in hog units where it infects neonatal pigs and develops into severe lameness in market hogs.
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Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae: New strategies for an old ‘bug’
Apr 10, 2020Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae: New strategies for an old ‘bug’
Managing Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) is nothing new for US pig veterinarians and producers, but there are a number of new tools available to deal with the bacterium.
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Fogging helps establish Day 0 for M. hyo elimination
Nov 25, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Fogging helps establish Day 0 for M. hyo elimination
Maintaining a healthy herd takes time, energy and constant emphasis on biosecurity, Amy Maschhoff, DVM, told Pig Health Today.
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Mycoplasma elimination possible, but more difficult on farrow-to-finish sites
Nov 11, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Mycoplasma elimination possible, but more difficult on farrow-to-finish sites
With the right program in place, eliminating mycoplasma pneumonia is possible on many hog farms.
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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)...
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Are you giving M. hyo the attention it deserves?
Mar 19, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Are you giving M. hyo the attention it deserves?
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) isn’t a new problem in the pork industry. I’s been around for years, but that’s exactly the point: Why is the industry still wrestling with it?
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Five ways to get better returns on your swine-health program
Sep 26, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Five ways to get better returns on your swine-health program
The pork industry uses a wide variety of vaccinations and medications for managing viral and bacterial diseases. Micah Jansen, DVM, Zoetis, identifies five areas where producers can improve returns...
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Connor: Managing mycoplasma requires integrated approach with vaccines, feed medications, injectables
Sep 12, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Connor: Managing mycoplasma requires integrated approach with vaccines, feed medications, injectables
Mycoplasma pneumonia continues to trouble the swine industry. Around for years, the respiratory disease caused by the bacterium M. hyo reduces pig performance, especially when mixed with other...
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Piglets are key subpopulation in keeping IAV-S circulating
May 18, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Piglets are key subpopulation in keeping IAV-S circulating
When it comes to influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S), the relationship between the sow’s immune status and piglet protection remains perplexing.
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Yeske: Mycoplasma elimination ‘always a good strategy’
May 17, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Yeske: Mycoplasma elimination ‘always a good strategy’
Eliminating mycoplasma from a herd works well with a fast payback, even in hog-dense areas, according to research conducted by Paul Yeske, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, Minnesota.
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Batch farrowing offers smaller sow farms improved disease control
Apr 04, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Batch farrowing offers smaller sow farms improved disease control
Independent sow farms grouped together and using batch farrowing may be able to capture the same health advantages as a 5,000-sow farm with all-in, all-out production.
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Part 1: Vaccine storage and handling
Mar 12, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Part 1: Vaccine storage and handling
A common mistake made with vaccines involves improper handling of the vaccines. From the time the products arrive on the farm until they are used, the vaccines must be properly stored, following...
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Part 2: Selecting and training caregivers for effective vaccination
Mar 12, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Part 2: Selecting and training caregivers for effective vaccination
A common mistake made with vaccines involves improper handling of the vaccines. From the time the products arrive on the farm until they are used, the vaccines must be properly stored, following...
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Part 3: Vaccine training more important as pork industry rethinks antibiotics
Mar 12, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Part 3: Vaccine training more important as pork industry rethinks antibiotics
The new veterinary feed directive rules regarding the use of antibiotics in feed makes the use of vaccinations more important to maintain optimum swine health. If pigs receive proper vaccinations...
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Part 4: Training benefits antibiotic programs, too
Mar 12, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Part 4: Training benefits antibiotic programs, too
A well-trained caregiver becomes the first line of defense against disease in a hog unit. If they are trained to recognize the first signs of disease in pig units, they can alert management...
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Part 5: Feed medications still play an important role in swine health
Mar 12, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Part 5: Feed medications still play an important role in swine health
Veterinarians know the history of disease that may pop up within different hog systems. Depending on the situation, they may decide that a feed antibiotic is the best route to treat the pigs.
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How long do mycoplasma-negative herds stay negative?
Feb 19, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on How long do mycoplasma-negative herds stay negative?
Most hog farms successfully stamp out mycoplasma pneumonia when they work with their veterinarian to eliminate the disease. The challenge is preventing reinfection.
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Understanding swine flu’s diversity key to better control programs
Aug 03, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Understanding swine flu’s diversity key to better control programs
The number of swine influenza cases as well as the diversity of circulating flu viruses have increased in the past several years, based on experience at Iowa State’s Veterinary Diagnostic...
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M. hyo: Control or elimination?
Jun 05, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on M. hyo: Control or elimination?
Effective control of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) has to start in the breeding herd to prevent problems with the disease in finishers, according to Lucina Galina, DVM, director of technical...
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Iowa veterinarian sees benefits to early PRRS vaccination
May 30, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Iowa veterinarian sees benefits to early PRRS vaccination
It takes 3 to 4 weeks for pigs to develop immunity against PRRSV after vaccination with a modified-live vaccine, so vaccinating early gives them the time they need to develop immunity by nursery age,...
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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,...