October 2001
This 33rd edition of the Blueprint
series from National Hog Farmer
tackles the daunting challenge of
fighting swine respiratory disease
from farrow-to-finish.
For this task, we’ve assembled
the best authorities in the pork
industry to write about the
progress and problems in dealing
with the major vectors in the
porcine respiratory disease complex.
These include porcine reproductive
and respiratory syndrome
(PRRS), Mycoplasmal pneumonia/
Pasteurella multocida, swine
influenza virus and secondary disease
problems.
This report also includes two
stories on presentations from the
2001 Leman Swine Conference that
deal with the feasibility of eradicating
PRRS and mycoplasma.
A two-page article outlines 10
management tips producers can
put to use in their operations.
And finally, a report from
USDA’s National Animal Health
Monitoring Systems Swine
(NAHMS) 2000 survey provides
on-farm details on the prevalence
of swine respiratory diseases and
related production practices.
Blueprint Features: Fighting Respiratory Disease
PRRS Virus Drags Down Performance
Oct 15, 2001 12:00 PM, by Scott Dee, DVM, Center for Swine Disease Eradication University of Minnesota
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) continues to be an economically significant disease for the global swine industry. First identified...
Viruses Alter Mycoplasma Pattern
Oct 15, 2001 12:00 PM, by Eileen Thacker, DVM, Veterinary Medical Research Institute Iowa State University
The term enzootic pneumonia has commonly been used when referring to a syndrome observed in growing pigs that was characterized by cough, mild-to-moderate...
The Growing Role of Swine Influenza Virus
Oct 15, 2001 12:00 PM, by Gene Erickson, DVM Rollins Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab, North Carolina Department of Agricultur
Although porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) was recognized in the U.S. swine population as early as 1989, the porcine respiratory disease...
Host of Diseases Fuel Respiratory Ailments
Oct 15, 2001 12:00 PM, by Carlos Pijoan, DVM, Director, Center for Swine Disease Eradication University of Minnesota
There are several pathogens that can cause swine respiratory disease problems. There are also secondary disease problems that are less frequent or severe,...
Ten Practices To Promote Herd Health
Oct 15, 2001 12:00 PM, by Brad Thacker, DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine Iowa State University
Most producers agree that the best way to deal with respiratory disease is prevention. But prevention often means vaccination or medication with little...
Respiratory Problems Still Plague Industry
Oct 15, 2001 12:00 PM, by Gretchen Schlosser, Associate Editor
The newly released National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) report on swine health and management shows 39.1% of hogs that die in the finisher...
News Updates
News Updates
Oct 15, 2001 12:00 PM, National Hog Farmer staff
Missouri Pricing Law Changed Missouri Gov. Bob Holden has signed a law to revise the state's controversial livestock marketing law. Holden's signature...
