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Displaying Articles 231-253 in Pig Health
Pig Industry Articles: Pig Health
UK Pig Disease Quarterly Surveillance Report (to June 2006)
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...
Making Progress Through Research
By Kees de Lange, University of Guelph - This article is from a collection of the scientific papers presented at the 2006 London Swine Conference.
By Kees de Lange, University of Guelph - This article is from a collection of the scientific papers presented at the 2006 London Swine Conference.
Effect Of Weaning Age on Sow Herd Performance
By Dr. Todd See, Swine Genetics Specialist, North Carolina State University - The average piglet weaning age in the United States declined from 28.8 days to 19.3 days between 1990 and 2000, according to USDA figures. Early weaning allowed the production...
By Dr. Todd See, Swine Genetics Specialist, North Carolina State University - The average piglet weaning age in the United States declined from 28.8 days to 19.3 days between 1990 and 2000, according to USDA figures. Early weaning allowed the production...
Experts Speak Out On Erysipelas
By Dennis Dipietre, PhD, Agriculture Economist/Swine Industry Consultant and published by Schering-Plough Animal Health - Perhaps the greatest single challenge to pork producers attempting to establish long-term success, has been the need to create value...
By Dennis Dipietre, PhD, Agriculture Economist/Swine Industry Consultant and published by Schering-Plough Animal Health - Perhaps the greatest single challenge to pork producers attempting to establish long-term success, has been the need to create value...
Heat Stress Reduces Performance
By Kayt Johnson, BPEX Knowledge Transfer Manager - This report is part of a series of articles offering top tips for hot weather from BPEX's Knowledge Transfer.
By Kayt Johnson, BPEX Knowledge Transfer Manager - This report is part of a series of articles offering top tips for hot weather from BPEX's Knowledge Transfer.
Danish Pork Industry - Antibiotics Prohibited As Growth Promoter - Part 3
By Terry L. Steinhart and Larry McMullen, ISU Extension Swine Field Specialist - In October 2005, Iowa State University Extension swine field specialists, Iowa Pork Industry Center staff and IPPA president Steve Kerns traveled to Denmark for a first-hand...
By Terry L. Steinhart and Larry McMullen, ISU Extension Swine Field Specialist - In October 2005, Iowa State University Extension swine field specialists, Iowa Pork Industry Center staff and IPPA president Steve Kerns traveled to Denmark for a first-hand...
Danish Pork Industry - Lessons To Be Learned - Part 1
By Russ Euken, ISU Extension Livestock Field Specialist - In October 2005, Iowa State University Extension swine field specialists, Iowa Pork Industry Center staff and IPPA president Steve Kerns traveled to Denmark for a first-hand look at the country's...
By Russ Euken, ISU Extension Livestock Field Specialist - In October 2005, Iowa State University Extension swine field specialists, Iowa Pork Industry Center staff and IPPA president Steve Kerns traveled to Denmark for a first-hand look at the country's...
A cost-benefit analysis of Salmonella-control strategies in Danish pork production
By Goldbach SG, Alban L. Danish Meat Association, Denmark Prev Vet Med. - In Denmark, it was agreed to lower the Salmonella prevalence in pork to 1.2% before the end of 2006.
By Goldbach SG, Alban L. Danish Meat Association, Denmark Prev Vet Med. - In Denmark, it was agreed to lower the Salmonella prevalence in pork to 1.2% before the end of 2006.
Management of PCV2-Associated Diseases in the U.S.
By Pat Halbur, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine - Although the case trends in Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2)-associated diseases (PCVD) in the midwestern U.S. appear to have peaked in 2002, interest in PCVD is at an all-time hig...
By Pat Halbur, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine - Although the case trends in Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2)-associated diseases (PCVD) in the midwestern U.S. appear to have peaked in 2002, interest in PCVD is at an all-time hig...
Investing In Health: Closing The Door On Disease
By Intervet - Most producers associate PRRS or Blue Ear disease with the breeding herd - a virus that causes reproductive failure, poor litter sizes and low piglet viability. However, the damage PRRS can do to the finishing herd is equally, if not more...
By Intervet - Most producers associate PRRS or Blue Ear disease with the breeding herd - a virus that causes reproductive failure, poor litter sizes and low piglet viability. However, the damage PRRS can do to the finishing herd is equally, if not more...
A Look Back at the Banff Pork Seminar
By Howard Fredeen and presented at the 2006 Banff Pork Seminar - January 2006 marks the 35th anniversary of the Banff Pork Seminar. With expected attendance of more than 750 delegates, and with speakers from across Canada, the USA and abroad, it continues...
By Howard Fredeen and presented at the 2006 Banff Pork Seminar - January 2006 marks the 35th anniversary of the Banff Pork Seminar. With expected attendance of more than 750 delegates, and with speakers from across Canada, the USA and abroad, it continues...
PRRS Control Pushes Performance Past 28 Pigs Sold/Sow/Year
By Intervet - Perfection is not what North Yorkshire pig producer Tim Chapman is aiming for, but by applying logic, modern technology and good stockmanship, the results achieved on his 260-sow herd are near perfect and could rival the very best production...
By Intervet - Perfection is not what North Yorkshire pig producer Tim Chapman is aiming for, but by applying logic, modern technology and good stockmanship, the results achieved on his 260-sow herd are near perfect and could rival the very best production...
Ileitis Vaccination: Change Is Our Opportunity
Published by Pig Progress - Field study results from various regions in Germany where vaccination has been used to fight ileitis support the basic rule that ‘prevention is better than treatment’. None of the veterinarians dismiss the importance of analysing...
Published by Pig Progress - Field study results from various regions in Germany where vaccination has been used to fight ileitis support the basic rule that ‘prevention is better than treatment’. None of the veterinarians dismiss the importance of analysing...
Are there biological limits to production?
Summarized by Kim Williams, Alberta Pork - The swine industry has seen many changes in the last 20 years, some of which have had an effect on swine health, mostly due to the adoption of more intensive production practices.
Summarized by Kim Williams, Alberta Pork - The swine industry has seen many changes in the last 20 years, some of which have had an effect on swine health, mostly due to the adoption of more intensive production practices.
NADIS Pig Disease Focus: Sunburn and Heatstroke
By NADIS - During a warm dry summer, the 2 separate conditions of sunburn and heatstroke tend to get linked together and whilst these are undoubtedly instances where the 2 conditions occur together they are distinctly different in their cause, development...
By NADIS - During a warm dry summer, the 2 separate conditions of sunburn and heatstroke tend to get linked together and whilst these are undoubtedly instances where the 2 conditions occur together they are distinctly different in their cause, development...
Impact of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae Bacterins on PMWS Incidence and Severity
By Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. Global Technical Services - Recent research confirms that oil adjuvanted M. hyo bacterins do not increase the incidence or severity of PMWS. Reviewed by Dr. Pat Halbur, Iowa State University Vet. Diagnostic...
By Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. Global Technical Services - Recent research confirms that oil adjuvanted M. hyo bacterins do not increase the incidence or severity of PMWS. Reviewed by Dr. Pat Halbur, Iowa State University Vet. Diagnostic...
Different Approaches to Handling Circovirus
By John Harding, DVM, University of Saskatchewan - This article, presented at the London Swine Conference, is summarized by Jaydee Smith/OMAFRA and was reviewed by the editor of the Pork News and Views newsletter for accuracy and appropriateness.
By John Harding, DVM, University of Saskatchewan - This article, presented at the London Swine Conference, is summarized by Jaydee Smith/OMAFRA and was reviewed by the editor of the Pork News and Views newsletter for accuracy and appropriateness.
Eradication of PRRS
By the University of Minnesota Swine Extension - At this time, elimination of PRRS virus from infected farms is possible by 4 primary methods.
By the University of Minnesota Swine Extension - At this time, elimination of PRRS virus from infected farms is possible by 4 primary methods.
Water medication for pigs
By Graeme Taylor, Greg Roese and Chris Brewster and published by NSW Department of Primary Industries - This Primefact examines the use of water medication systems as part of a herd health management program.
By Graeme Taylor, Greg Roese and Chris Brewster and published by NSW Department of Primary Industries - This Primefact examines the use of water medication systems as part of a herd health management program.
Reducing Transport Losses in Pigs
By Aces News, University of Illinois - Losses of pigs in transport to market can be cut by as much as one-half, according to ongoing research at the University of Illinois.
By Aces News, University of Illinois - Losses of pigs in transport to market can be cut by as much as one-half, according to ongoing research at the University of Illinois.
UK Pig Disease Quarterly Surveillance Report (to March 2006)
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...
Initial results of field vaccination against Ileitis in Belgium
By Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. - Boehringer Ingelheim's new vaccine against ileitis (also known as PIA) has been on the Belgian market since October 2005 and the first results from field use of the vaccine are now available. With the aid of...
By Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. - Boehringer Ingelheim's new vaccine against ileitis (also known as PIA) has been on the Belgian market since October 2005 and the first results from field use of the vaccine are now available. With the aid of...
Treatment of Ear Haematomas in Swine
Edited by Dr W E Morgan Morrow, NCSU Swine Extension - Ear haematomas [hematomas] in swine are commonly seen on the farm, and producers are often at a loss as to how they should be treated, if at all. This paper presented by Janet Sunstrum at the annual...
Edited by Dr W E Morgan Morrow, NCSU Swine Extension - Ear haematomas [hematomas] in swine are commonly seen on the farm, and producers are often at a loss as to how they should be treated, if at all. This paper presented by Janet Sunstrum at the annual...
