Seeking Answers for Postweaning Diarrhea
Porcine postweaning diarrhea (PWD), caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), is one of the most economically significant swine diseases...
Dam Parity May Impact Pigs' Immunity Levels
Preliminary results of research at the University of Nebraska suggest that health status, as indicated by circulating immunoglobulin concentrations in baby pigs...
Mycoplasma: An Old Pig Foe Resurfaces
Mycoplasmal pneumonia still exists on a majority of commercial hog farms. Mycoplasma is a long-term villain to the swine industry, although with the likes...
Ileitis Look-Alikes Prove Frustrating
Diarrhea that mimics ileitis continues to be a problem despite a variety of treatments. Although several antimicrobials have been shown to control the...
Reducing The Area Spread of PRRS
A leading expert on the PRRS virus at the University of Minnesota says his research team has pinpointed the essential biosecurity tools. The pork industry...
Filtering Out Viral Pathogens
Air filtration systems get high marks for keeping porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus out of farms. Controlling aerosol spread...
Creative Efforts Stretch Vaccine Supply
When porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD) struck the 130,000-sow Pipestone System, their swine veterinary team made adjustments until more vaccine...
Cleaning Up APP
A seedstock producer engages a new protocol for cleaning up Actinobacillus pleuropneumonia (APP). For many years, APP has plagued pork producers. High...
Health Problems That Affect Fertility
Breeding-herd efficiency requires good fertility. Expected performance in the United States is to have conception rates of 92-94% and farrowing rates...
Canada Sets Residue Level for Carbadox
After lengthy talks with U.S. officials over the use of carbadox in U.S. hogs, Canada has announced it will allow the importation of U.S. pork products that may have been raised using carbadox...
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