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Pig Industry Articles: Pig Health
External Parasites on Swine
External parasites of swine are a serious problem for Florida producers, according to P.E. Kaufman, P.G. Koehler and J.F. Butler for the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) at University of Florida. The article was revised in March 2006....
External parasites of swine are a serious problem for Florida producers, according to P.E. Kaufman, P.G. Koehler and J.F. Butler for the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) at University of Florida. The article was revised in March 2006....
Lower Sow Mortality in Small and Outdoor Herds
The latest NADIS BPEX Commentary by pig veterinarian, Mark White, analyses a survey of sow mortality on UK farms, and relates the rate to farm factors. The main findings, summarised by ThePigSite editor, Jackie Linden, indicate mortality rate is linked...
The latest NADIS BPEX Commentary by pig veterinarian, Mark White, analyses a survey of sow mortality on UK farms, and relates the rate to farm factors. The main findings, summarised by ThePigSite editor, Jackie Linden, indicate mortality rate is linked...
Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex
Number 19 of the BPEX series Action for Productivity covers porcine respiratory disease complex. The disease is described, as well as management tips to control the complex condition.
Number 19 of the BPEX series Action for Productivity covers porcine respiratory disease complex. The disease is described, as well as management tips to control the complex condition.
Control of Salmonella in the Pork Production Chain
Dr Julie Funk, DVM, Associate Professor of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and Director of Online Professional Master of Science in Food Safety at Michigan State University, gave this presentation at the London Swine Conference 2008.
Dr Julie Funk, DVM, Associate Professor of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and Director of Online Professional Master of Science in Food Safety at Michigan State University, gave this presentation at the London Swine Conference 2008.
A Biological Revolution in the Name of Profit
Ongoing advances in genetic technology mean that scientists can increasingly understand, identify and link animal traits with their DNA counterparts. Advocates claim that the commercial application of this technology leads to greater economic efficiency,...
Ongoing advances in genetic technology mean that scientists can increasingly understand, identify and link animal traits with their DNA counterparts. Advocates claim that the commercial application of this technology leads to greater economic efficiency,...
Biological Effects of Bacitracin as a Therapeutic Agent and Growth-Promoting Compound
Dr David Francis of South Dakota State University and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Vaccinology describes an experiment in which he and co-workers found that cultivation of a wide variety of E. coli and Salmonella...
Dr David Francis of South Dakota State University and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Vaccinology describes an experiment in which he and co-workers found that cultivation of a wide variety of E. coli and Salmonella...
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus
Dr Jeff Zimmerman, DVM, of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University gave this presentation - subtitled The Disease that Keeps Bugging Us) - at the London Swine Conference 2008.
Dr Jeff Zimmerman, DVM, of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University gave this presentation - subtitled The Disease that Keeps Bugging Us) - at the London Swine Conference 2008.
Cost/Benefits of Disease Eradication
Almost always, the long-term benefits of eradication outweigh the short-term costs but each producer must consider his/her return on investment, including a thorough risk assessment, writes JoAnn Alumbaugh for Farms.com. She uses a number of examples,...
Almost always, the long-term benefits of eradication outweigh the short-term costs but each producer must consider his/her return on investment, including a thorough risk assessment, writes JoAnn Alumbaugh for Farms.com. She uses a number of examples,...
Applied Nutrition for Optimal Gut Health and Pig Performance
Dr Chad Hagen (Hagen Swine Consulting) offers suggestions how to improve feed conversion and make the difference between profitability and loss as margins in pork production become ever narrower. The paper was presented at Alpharma's Swine Enteric Health...
Dr Chad Hagen (Hagen Swine Consulting) offers suggestions how to improve feed conversion and make the difference between profitability and loss as margins in pork production become ever narrower. The paper was presented at Alpharma's Swine Enteric Health...
France Faces Structural Rigidity
"There are many structural constraints on French pig producers," Yvon Salaün told ThePigSite in Paris, at the headquarters of the French pig institute, IFIP (Institut du Porc), writes Peter Crosskey for ThePigSite. Mr Salaün is the head of IFIP's pig...
"There are many structural constraints on French pig producers," Yvon Salaün told ThePigSite in Paris, at the headquarters of the French pig institute, IFIP (Institut du Porc), writes Peter Crosskey for ThePigSite. Mr Salaün is the head of IFIP's pig...
Spotlight on Swine Influenza Virus
A surveillance programme could benefit both pigs and people, assert scientists from the US Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
A surveillance programme could benefit both pigs and people, assert scientists from the US Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Zoonoses in the EU: Trends and Sources
Because zoonoses are infections and diseases that are transmissible from animals to humans, it makes it particularly important to keep these livestock diseases under surveillance and control, writes Adam Anson, reporting for ThePigSite.
Because zoonoses are infections and diseases that are transmissible from animals to humans, it makes it particularly important to keep these livestock diseases under surveillance and control, writes Adam Anson, reporting for ThePigSite.
Improving Nutrition for Newborn Piglets
A summary of recent research into intestinal health and understanding lipid metabolism with a focus on newborn piglets by Dr Jack Odle of North Carolina State University. He has observed that a protein source can reduce rotaviral diarrhoea and how a long-chain...
A summary of recent research into intestinal health and understanding lipid metabolism with a focus on newborn piglets by Dr Jack Odle of North Carolina State University. He has observed that a protein source can reduce rotaviral diarrhoea and how a long-chain...
NBAF: Securing a Threat, or Threatening a Security?
After months of deliberation, Manhattan, Kansas, has been chosen as the location of the new US National Bio and Agro-Defence Facility (NBAF), writes Adam Anson, reporting for ThePigSite. What actions will this new facility undertake, and what consequences...
After months of deliberation, Manhattan, Kansas, has been chosen as the location of the new US National Bio and Agro-Defence Facility (NBAF), writes Adam Anson, reporting for ThePigSite. What actions will this new facility undertake, and what consequences...
Bacitracin — Natural Peptide with Minimal Resistance Issues
A comprehensive overview about bacitracin and its advantages, including its efficacy against Clostridium perfringens. Dr Jerry Mathers, senior manager in the Government and Industry Affairs group at Alpharma Animal Health presented this paper...
A comprehensive overview about bacitracin and its advantages, including its efficacy against Clostridium perfringens. Dr Jerry Mathers, senior manager in the Government and Industry Affairs group at Alpharma Animal Health presented this paper...
Control of PCV2-Associated Disease Through Vaccination
Coming from a background of mainly clinical development rather than basic research, I have often been confused over the years by the scientific reports on the relationship of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) and the two major disease syndromes associated...
Coming from a background of mainly clinical development rather than basic research, I have often been confused over the years by the scientific reports on the relationship of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) and the two major disease syndromes associated...
Overview of Research with Aureomycin Plus BMD for Ileitis
Pig veterinary consultant, Dr Nate Winkelman and Dr Teddi Wolf of Alpharma review the research into the combination of Aureomycin® and BMD® to treat ileitis. The paper was presented at Alpharma's Swine Enteric Health Symposium 2008.
Pig veterinary consultant, Dr Nate Winkelman and Dr Teddi Wolf of Alpharma review the research into the combination of Aureomycin® and BMD® to treat ileitis. The paper was presented at Alpharma's Swine Enteric Health Symposium 2008.
NADIS/BPEX Health Bulletin - Swine Dysentery
Pig veterinarian, Mark White, explains the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and control of swine dysentery. He recommends trying to eradicate the disease from the herd as other forms of control are both difficult and expensive in the December...
Pig veterinarian, Mark White, explains the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and control of swine dysentery. He recommends trying to eradicate the disease from the herd as other forms of control are both difficult and expensive in the December...
New Swine Flu Has Avian Flu Genes
Researchers have identified a new strain of swine influenza, H2N3, which belongs to the group of H2 influenza viruses that last infected humans during the 1957 pandemic. This new strain has a molecular twist: it is composed of avian and swine influenza...
Researchers have identified a new strain of swine influenza, H2N3, which belongs to the group of H2 influenza viruses that last infected humans during the 1957 pandemic. This new strain has a molecular twist: it is composed of avian and swine influenza...
Growing-Finishing Swine in Outdoor Lots
Housing, feeding and health of pigs kept outside are discussed by William G. Luce (extension swine specialist), Joseph E. Williams (Professor of Agricultural Economics) and Raymond L. Huhnke (extension agricultural engineer) at Oklahoma State University....
Housing, feeding and health of pigs kept outside are discussed by William G. Luce (extension swine specialist), Joseph E. Williams (Professor of Agricultural Economics) and Raymond L. Huhnke (extension agricultural engineer) at Oklahoma State University....
Farrowing Sows on Pasture
A practical guide to the management, health and feeding of the breeding herd outside from Oklahoma State University. It was written by William G. Luce (extension animal science specialist, swine), Joseph E. Williams (Professor of Agricultural Economics)...
A practical guide to the management, health and feeding of the breeding herd outside from Oklahoma State University. It was written by William G. Luce (extension animal science specialist, swine), Joseph E. Williams (Professor of Agricultural Economics)...
Gut Permeability: the Relationship Between a Healthy Gut and a Healthy Pig
Dr Daniel Nelson, Technical Service Manager, Swine, for Alpharma Animal Health, explains why pigs consuming bacitracin perform more efficiently than their non-supplemented counterparts, especially during periods of stress. The paper was presented at Alpharma's...
Dr Daniel Nelson, Technical Service Manager, Swine, for Alpharma Animal Health, explains why pigs consuming bacitracin perform more efficiently than their non-supplemented counterparts, especially during periods of stress. The paper was presented at Alpharma's...
Farm Characteristics Affect PRRSV in UK Pig Herds
Charlotte M. Evans and colleagues at the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Warwick in the UK have published a paper on their studies investigating the farm characteristics associated with the heterogeneity in seroprevalence in Porcine...
Charlotte M. Evans and colleagues at the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Warwick in the UK have published a paper on their studies investigating the farm characteristics associated with the heterogeneity in seroprevalence in Porcine...
