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)...
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...
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...
Herd Health/Management
Transport Sanitation Reduces PRRS Risk
Pig transport systems have become a major risk for the spread of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome...
Year in Review
As this year draws to a close, how did your New Year's resolutions and expectations for 2006 pan out?...
Circovirus Remains Formidable Foe
Several steps have been taken in the past year to clear porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD) from Kansas herds, all with limited success. Swine...
Understanding PRRS Serology Diagnostics
Valuable diagnostic tools aid in PRRS control strategies. Since diagnostic tests are performed on serum (the liquid portion of blood), samples can be...
Defining Finishing Health Parameters
Changes in the health of finishing pigs have been impacted by a variety of industry changes. Finishing health has been defined many different ways, but...
Circovirus Solutions Remain Unclear
The diversity in clinical signs of porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD) has swine veterinarians perplexed in finding common themes and treatment...
