October 2003
Battling swine enteric disease can
be a constant and reoccurring challenge
for pork producers.
For this 37th edition of the
Blueprint series, National Hog
Farmer has assembled a group of
experts to address these concerns.
Kurt Rossow, DVM, Veterinary
Diagnostic Laboratory at the University
of Minnesota, reviews the most
common bacterial pathogens plaguing
nursing and nursery pigs and
grow-finish hogs.
Michael Yaeger of Iowa State
University’s Veterinary Diagnostic
Laboratory and Matt Anderson,
DVM, Suidae Health and Production
at Algona, IA, team up to review viral
agents that affect predominantly
preweaned and recently weaned pigs.
In the third article, Steve Dritz,
DVM, Kansas State University,
explores feeding options designed
to limit intestinal problems in the
pig, and explains how increasing
feed intake during the first week
postweaning improves growth rate
and reduces the risk of diarrhea.
Mike Eisenmenger, DVM, Swine
Vet Center, St. Peter, MN, provides
specific management strategies for
enteric disease control.
Blueprint Features: Enteric Disease Control
New and Old Players Plague Producers
Oct 15, 2003 12:00 PM, by Kurt D. Rossow, DVM, Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, University of Minnesota
Bacterial diarrhea (enteritis) in swine continues to be a daily challenge for pork producers and veterinarians in treating affected pigs. Some bacteria...
TGE, Rotavirus Still Impact Bottom Line
Oct 15, 2003 12:00 PM, by Mike Yaeger, DVM, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Iowa State University; and Matt Anderson, DVM
Transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE) and rotavirus are the most important viral causes of diarrhea in U.S. swine. TGE is a highly contagious disease. It...
Feeding to Enhance Swine Health
Oct 15, 2003 12:00 PM, by Steve S. Dritz, DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University
Many breakthroughs in swine nutrition research lead to improved digestion, and at the same time, eliminate or suppress the many bacterial and viral pathogens...
Strategies To Control Enteric Pathogens
Oct 15, 2003 12:00 PM, by Mike Eisenmenger, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, MN
Over the last decade, pig production has changed dramatically. But enteric pathogens continue to have a major impact on modern swine production. Some...
News Update
COOL Bill Ill-Conceived
Oct 15, 2003 12:00 PM, by Joe Vansickle, Senior Editor (952) 851-4670; jvansickle@primediabusiness.com
Legislation to streamline the current country-of-origin (COOL) law offered by Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN) does little to solve problems and will still...
Nutrition Conference
Oct 15, 2003 12:00 PM, by Joe Vansickle, Senior Editor (952) 851-4670; jvansickle@primediabusiness.com
The 2003 Carolina Swine Nutrition Conference is Oct. 28-29 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, Research Triangle Park, NC. The program...
Addressing Diabetes Concerns
Oct 15, 2003 12:00 PM, by Joe Vansickle, Senior Editor (952) 851-4670; jvansickle@primediabusiness.com
By 2050, the prevalence of diabetes will have skyrocketed by 165%, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A new program from the Pork Information...
Market Factors Blunt Profit Prospects
Oct 15, 2003 12:00 PM, by Joe Vansickle, Senior Editor (952) 851-4670; jvansickle@primediabusiness.com
Several market factors threaten to moderate pork profit prospects for the rest of 2003 and into 2004, says Purdue University agricultural economist Chris...
Swine Disease Conference
Oct 15, 2003 12:00 PM, by Joe Vansickle, Senior Editor (952) 851-4670; jvansickle@primediabusiness.com
The 11th annual Iowa State University Swine Disease Conference for Swine Practitioners is Nov. 6-7 in Ames, IA. The two-day program includes sessions...
Bush Resolves Trade Deadlock
Oct 15, 2003 12:00 PM, by Joe Vansickle, Senior Editor (952) 851-4670; jvansickle@primediabusiness.com
President Bush announced an agreement with the Russian Federation that will benefit pork producers' bottom lines by increasing the sale of pork products...
Odor, Manure Conference
Oct 15, 2003 12:00 PM, by Joe Vansickle, Senior Editor (952) 851-4670; jvansickle@primediabusiness.com
The University of Illinois Pork Industry Conference is Dec. 11-12 at Hawthorn Suites, Champaign, IL. Focus is on swine odor and manure management, including...
PIC Buys Cotswold Genetics
Oct 15, 2003 12:00 PM, by Joe Vansickle, Senior Editor (952) 851-4670; jvansickle@primediabusiness.com
PIC has acquired Cotswold Swine Genetics of North America, exemplifying PIC's commitment to enhancing the North American marketplace and providing additional...
Newsham Redefines Role
Oct 15, 2003 12:00 PM, by Joe Vansickle, Senior Editor (952) 851-4670; jvansickle@primediabusiness.com
To better reflect its new product line and focus, Seghers Newsham Genetics is adopting a new name, Newsham Genetics, LC. The new name is a more accurate...
Health & Management Conference
Oct 15, 2003 12:00 PM, by Joe Vansickle, Senior Editor (952) 851-4670; jvansickle@primediabusiness.com
The 2003 Illinois Swine Health and Management Conference is Dec. 3 at the University of Illinois Extension Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds...
Genetic Disease Resistance Symposium
Oct 15, 2003 12:00 PM, by Joe Vansickle, Senior Editor (952) 851-4670; jvansickle@primediabusiness.com
Genetics of Pig Health Symposium, sponsored by the National Pork Board, is Nov. 18-19 at the Des Moines (IA) Marriott. The program covers challenges to...
Producer Plant Sets Opening
Oct 15, 2003 12:00 PM, by Joe Vansickle, Senior Editor (952) 851-4670; jvansickle@primediabusiness.com
Meadowbrook Farms Cooperative is moving ahead with plans to open a $25 million packing plant for its 200 producer members at Rantoul, IL, in early November,...
