Circovirus Poll
University of Minnesota survey offers insight into disease symptoms and veterinary experiences. In 2006, porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD)...
Swine Flu Virus Turns Endemic
Frequent changes make this virus difficult to control. As fall fast approaches, cool nights and warm days will challenge producers to keep pigs comfortable...
PRRS Symposium Planned for Chicago
The 2007 International PRRS Symposium: “PRRS and PRRS-Related Diseases: Prevention and Control Strategies,” is scheduled for Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at the downtown Marriott in Chicago...
Clostridium Difficile: Emerging Disease
This bacterial pathogen strikes piglets at an early age. Clostridium bacteria are common in the environment, found in soil and water as well as the gut...
Timing is Critical with Oral Vaccination
Producers must provide up to six hours to ensure that all nursery pigs receive ample time to visit a drinker when orally vaccinating for ileitis. Studies...
Circovirus Presents Unique Challenge
By now, I am confident that nearly everyone in the pork industry has read about, heard about, or unfortunately, had to deal with porcine circovirus Type 2 (PCV2)...
The Risks of Misdiagnosis
The first step in dealing with any herd health challenge is diagnosing the problem. Without this critical step, launching into therapeutic or preventative...
April 15, 2007
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...
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)...
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