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Pig Health and Welfare Featured Articles
Displaying Articles 196-218 in Pig Health and Welfare
Planate - Consistent planned induction of farrowing
By David G S Burch BVetMed MRCVS, Octagon Services Ltd - The use of prostaglandins for the controlled induction of farrowing has been successfully and widely used over many years. The advantages are to improve batching of farrowing and to induce farrowing...
By David G S Burch BVetMed MRCVS, Octagon Services Ltd - The use of prostaglandins for the controlled induction of farrowing has been successfully and widely used over many years. The advantages are to improve batching of farrowing and to induce farrowing...
The Disease Status of the UK Pig Industry
By David Strachan MA VetMB BSc PhD MRCVS SAC Veterinary Services, Aberdeen, UK. Published 2nd November 2004.
By David Strachan MA VetMB BSc PhD MRCVS SAC Veterinary Services, Aberdeen, UK. Published 2nd November 2004.
Tech Talk: Topical tips for better pig health
Tech Talk is produced by the Meat and Livestock Commission (MLC) on behalf of the British Pig Executive - Improving pig health and productivity was the hot topic at a Society of Feed Technologists (SFT) conference. The feed sector is a vital element in...
Tech Talk is produced by the Meat and Livestock Commission (MLC) on behalf of the British Pig Executive - Improving pig health and productivity was the hot topic at a Society of Feed Technologists (SFT) conference. The feed sector is a vital element in...
UK/EU Pig Statistics - October 2004
This article provides an overview of the latest statistics relating to pigs in the UK and Europe and includes Slaughter figures, Carcase weights, Pigmeat production, trade and supplies and UK and EU Prices and value of pigs. Extracted from the quarterly...
This article provides an overview of the latest statistics relating to pigs in the UK and Europe and includes Slaughter figures, Carcase weights, Pigmeat production, trade and supplies and UK and EU Prices and value of pigs. Extracted from the quarterly...
Production responses of weaned pigs after chronic exposure to airborne dust and ammonia
By Wathes, C.M and published by the Prairie Swine Center - In this study, nine hundred and sixty weaned pigs were exposed for 5.5 weeks to controlled concentrations of airborne dust and ammonia in a single, multi-factorial experiment.
By Wathes, C.M and published by the Prairie Swine Center - In this study, nine hundred and sixty weaned pigs were exposed for 5.5 weeks to controlled concentrations of airborne dust and ammonia in a single, multi-factorial experiment.
Needle-Free Immunization as Effective as Needle and Syringe Method
By Dr. Phil Willson, Ph.D., Program Manager, Vaccine Development, Vaccine & Infectious Disease Organization. Published by Manitoba Pork Council - This study indicates that immunization by needle-free injection with the needle-free delivery system results...
By Dr. Phil Willson, Ph.D., Program Manager, Vaccine Development, Vaccine & Infectious Disease Organization. Published by Manitoba Pork Council - This study indicates that immunization by needle-free injection with the needle-free delivery system results...
What can Europe expect when the growth promoters are finally withdrawn on January 1st 2006?
By David Burch, Octagon Services Ltd. - Metal-based feed additives such as copper sulphate and zinc oxide have already had there inclusion levels restricted to nutritional levels only, from January 1st 2004 and the use of copper as a growth promoter has...
By David Burch, Octagon Services Ltd. - Metal-based feed additives such as copper sulphate and zinc oxide have already had there inclusion levels restricted to nutritional levels only, from January 1st 2004 and the use of copper as a growth promoter has...
New approach to battling PRRS virus
By Robert Fieldhouse, Ontario Pork - A viral menace called the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus has plagued the hog industry for the past decade, causing major health problems for pregnant sows and piglets - and major economic...
By Robert Fieldhouse, Ontario Pork - A viral menace called the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus has plagued the hog industry for the past decade, causing major health problems for pregnant sows and piglets - and major economic...
Improved humoral immune-response seen in AlphamuneTM G trial
By Alpharma Animal Health - This trial was conducted to monitor serum immuno-globuline levels in pigs supplemented with Alphamune G.
By Alpharma Animal Health - This trial was conducted to monitor serum immuno-globuline levels in pigs supplemented with Alphamune G.
UK Pig Disease Quarterly Surveillance Report - August 2004
By Veterinary Laboratories Agency - This report monitors trends in the major endemic pig diseases and utilises the farmfile and VIDA (Veterinary Investigation Disease Analysis) databases. The report is compiled using disease data gathered by the network...
By Veterinary Laboratories Agency - This report monitors trends in the major endemic pig diseases and utilises the farmfile and VIDA (Veterinary Investigation Disease Analysis) databases. The report is compiled using disease data gathered by the network...
Managing Welfare Audit Systems
By Banff Pork - This report contains 3 articles presented at the Banff Pork Seminar 2004 This report focuses on proceedings concerning the history of animal welfare pressures.
By Banff Pork - This report contains 3 articles presented at the Banff Pork Seminar 2004 This report focuses on proceedings concerning the history of animal welfare pressures.
Pig Keeping Guide in the UK
By Defra - Whether you keep one pet pig or a commercial herd of pigs you need to be registered with Defra. This article is a step-by-step guide to register fully with Defra.
By Defra - Whether you keep one pet pig or a commercial herd of pigs you need to be registered with Defra. This article is a step-by-step guide to register fully with Defra.
Effect of Social Group Size on Aggressive Behaviour of Grower-finisher Pigs
By Thusith S. Samarakone and Harold W. Gonyou, Prairie Swine Centre Inc. Published by Bacon Bits, Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development - The effect of large group size on the social behaviour of pigs is poorly understood. A study was conducted...
By Thusith S. Samarakone and Harold W. Gonyou, Prairie Swine Centre Inc. Published by Bacon Bits, Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development - The effect of large group size on the social behaviour of pigs is poorly understood. A study was conducted...
UK Animal health 2003 Report
By Defra - This annual report by the Chief Veterinary Officer sets out the main aims of both the Animal Health and Welfare Strategy and the Veterinary Surveillance Strategys over the year ahead and looks in particular at the protection of public health...
By Defra - This annual report by the Chief Veterinary Officer sets out the main aims of both the Animal Health and Welfare Strategy and the Veterinary Surveillance Strategys over the year ahead and looks in particular at the protection of public health...
Antibiotic Use in Animals
By U.S. GAO - Scientific evidence has shown that certain bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics are transferred from animals to humans through the consumption or handling of meat that contains antibiotic-resistant bacteria. However, researchers disagree...
By U.S. GAO - Scientific evidence has shown that certain bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics are transferred from animals to humans through the consumption or handling of meat that contains antibiotic-resistant bacteria. However, researchers disagree...
Use heart girth to estimate the weight of finishing pigs
By Crystal N. Groesbeck, Kansas State University - Many 4-H participants and swine producers may not have access to an accurate scalefor weighing their pigs. Heart girth measurement can be a tool for 4-H members and producers to estimate body weight and...
By Crystal N. Groesbeck, Kansas State University - Many 4-H participants and swine producers may not have access to an accurate scalefor weighing their pigs. Heart girth measurement can be a tool for 4-H members and producers to estimate body weight and...
Aerosol transmission of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv).
By Dr. Morgan Morrow, NCSU Swine Extension - Dr. Robert Desrosiers of St. Hyacinthe, Quebec, delivered the prestigious Howard Dunne Memorial Lecture at the annual meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians in Des Moines, Iowa, in March....
By Dr. Morgan Morrow, NCSU Swine Extension - Dr. Robert Desrosiers of St. Hyacinthe, Quebec, delivered the prestigious Howard Dunne Memorial Lecture at the annual meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians in Des Moines, Iowa, in March....
West Nile Virus and the Risk to Pigs
By The Food Safety Consortium - This article is taken from Mays issue of the FSC's Newsletter and looks at the susceptability of pigs to West Nile Disease
By The Food Safety Consortium - This article is taken from Mays issue of the FSC's Newsletter and looks at the susceptability of pigs to West Nile Disease
Blood Poisoning – What you Need to Know This Spring
By Western Swine Health Associates - Drs. Frank Marshall, Chris Misutka, Pete Pawluk, Gail Cunningham, published by Alberta Pork in their Spring 2004 Western Hog Journal.
By Western Swine Health Associates - Drs. Frank Marshall, Chris Misutka, Pete Pawluk, Gail Cunningham, published by Alberta Pork in their Spring 2004 Western Hog Journal.
UK Pig Disease Quarterly Surveillance Report - May 2004
By Veterinary Laboratories Agency - This report monitors trends in the major endemic pig diseases and utilises the farmfile and VIDA (Veterinary Investigation Disease Analysis) databases. The report is compiled using disease data gathered by the network...
By Veterinary Laboratories Agency - This report monitors trends in the major endemic pig diseases and utilises the farmfile and VIDA (Veterinary Investigation Disease Analysis) databases. The report is compiled using disease data gathered by the network...
Proper Way to Ear Notch Pigs
By Scott Brady, Extension Agent Chairman, University of Nebraska - This NebFact has been written for use as a guide in notching pigs, as well as a reference piece for a 4-H club meeting lesson.
By Scott Brady, Extension Agent Chairman, University of Nebraska - This NebFact has been written for use as a guide in notching pigs, as well as a reference piece for a 4-H club meeting lesson.
PRRS elimination, needs and feasability
By Camille Moore, DVM and published by Prairie Swine Center. PRRS, known as mystery disease at the beginning, was first noticed in 1987 and was a very important disease through the 90’s. It has been identified as a costly disease and reports have shown...
By Camille Moore, DVM and published by Prairie Swine Center. PRRS, known as mystery disease at the beginning, was first noticed in 1987 and was a very important disease through the 90’s. It has been identified as a costly disease and reports have shown...
Study: Antimicrobial drug resistance changed little in the past 10 years
By Murray Tong, Ontario Pork Newsletter - As concern mounts about the dangers of antimicrobial drug resistance, on-farm antimicrobial use - which helps fight infection and promote growth in animals such as swine - is a source of worry for the public.
By Murray Tong, Ontario Pork Newsletter - As concern mounts about the dangers of antimicrobial drug resistance, on-farm antimicrobial use - which helps fight infection and promote growth in animals such as swine - is a source of worry for the public.
