Strep Suis: Problems For Pigs and People
This zoonotic disease agent rarely affects people. Although most producers and farm staff would quickly recognize Streptococcus suis as a significant...
Swine Respiratory Vaccine
New vaccine features a needle-free delivery system. Merial has introduced the first and only USDA-approved swine respiratory vaccine administered by a...
Circovirus Research Projects Approved
A number of research institutions across the country have received significant funding to find answers for porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD)...
Nutritional Issues Can Make Pigs Sick
Ration imbalances or deficiencies can result in health concerns. Nutrition is a critical component of modern swine production...
Porcine Circovirus Type-2 in Asia
Last week we discussed measures being taken in Europe for treatment and control of porcine circovirus type-2 (PCV-2). This week we will consider...
Producer Groups Push for Swine ID
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the National Pork Board have joined forces in a year-long push for 100% of hog operations’ premises to be registered...
Pork Board Develops Foreign Animal Disease Video
The National Pork Board has developed an educational video of a North Carolina hog farm to demonstrate the importance of...
Series of Livestock Biosecurity Conferences Are Scheduled
Three Iowa agricultural groups are sponsoring a series of free livestock biosecurity conferences in late February and March to stress to producers the importance of having biosecurity plans for their operations...
Facing Chronic Disease
Some producers are coping with persistent PRRS problems.
In many sow herds, once the initial outbreak of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome...
Mycoplasma Control May Reduce PCVAD
Managing other pathogens could limit the impact of cirovirus.
The North American swine industry is in the midst of some of its greatest health challenges...
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