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Top Health Produces Consistent Throughput 

Throughput, defined in terms of pork production, is the number of pigs or pounds of pork put through any given system, farm or facility. Efficiency of...

Company Web Site Offers Tips on Circovirus Control 

A new online resource has been launched to help pork producers and their veterinarians understand, manage and prevent problems due to porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2)...

South Dakota Scientists Pursue Next-Generation PRRS Vaccine 

South Dakota State University (SDSU) researchers are working on an improved vaccine for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), still the most economically significant swine disease worldwide...

Porcine Circovirus Grows More Deadly 

Over time, the common virus has become noticeably more pathogenic. Circovirus, a virus that exists worldwide, has turned more dangerous as it has mutated...

Pleuropneumonia Remains Threat 

Actinobacillus pleuropneumonia (APP) is a respiratory pathogen of swine that remains a deadly threat. Actinobacillus pleuropneumonia (APP) is a bacterial...

Actinobacillus Suis Poses Uncertain Risk 

This bacterial organism causes unpredictable outbreaks, especially in multi-site production systems. Today, young growing pigs become exposed to disease-causing...

USDA Unveils New Vision For Livestock ID Plan 

The new business plan provides a species-specific approach for each livestock group. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a new business...

Researchers Identify New Swine Flu Strain 

A team of scientists uncovers avian genes in swine influenza virus strain. Scientists in the United States collaborated in the discovery of a new strain...

Clearing Up the Confusion Over Pork Quality-Plus 

Fact sheet offers quick rundown of new industry program. Participation in the National Pork Board's Pork Quality Assurance-Plus (PQA-Plus) program, introduced...

Seeking Answers for Postweaning Diarrhea 

Porcine postweaning diarrhea (PWD), caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), is one of the most economically significant swine diseases...

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Special Report from the 39th Swine Veterinarians Meeting

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) held its 39th annual meeting in San Diego, CA, in early March. Following are some of the activities which took place...

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