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Andersons 2012 Pig Outlook
The Andersons 2012 outlook studies the consequences of the past year on the pig industry in the UK and identifies the key issues that await us in 2012.
The Andersons 2012 outlook studies the consequences of the past year on the pig industry in the UK and identifies the key issues that await us in 2012.
Challenge of Pigs Previously Immunised with Inactivated Vaccines Containing Homologous and Heterologous Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae Strains
All bacterins used evoked a serological response in the vaccinated animals and yet, after challenge with a highly virulent M. hyopneumoniae strain, there was no clear evidence of protection against clinical symptoms or lung lesions, according...
All bacterins used evoked a serological response in the vaccinated animals and yet, after challenge with a highly virulent M. hyopneumoniae strain, there was no clear evidence of protection against clinical symptoms or lung lesions, according...
Development of Sustainable Precision Farming Systems for Swine: Estimating Real-Time Individual Energy and Nutrient Requirements in Growing–Finishing Pigs
Researchers in Santa Maria, Brazil, have found that their model allows the dynamic estimation of each pig's energy and nutrient requirements, taking into account its feed intake and growth changes.
Researchers in Santa Maria, Brazil, have found that their model allows the dynamic estimation of each pig's energy and nutrient requirements, taking into account its feed intake and growth changes.
Welfare–Friendly Husbandry through Genetics: Animal Well-Being
Gene polymorphisms influencing stress reactivity open the way to marker-assisted selection to reduce stress and improve robustness of animals, contributing to animal well-being as well as improved product quality, according to the final scientific report...
Gene polymorphisms influencing stress reactivity open the way to marker-assisted selection to reduce stress and improve robustness of animals, contributing to animal well-being as well as improved product quality, according to the final scientific report...
Mixing Pigs Without Tears
Pigs may have to be mixed so as to facilitate pig flow, reduce stocking density or make maximum economic use of pig space, according to John Gadd in his latest book, Modern Pig Production Technology. He offers advice on mixing growing pigs and...
Pigs may have to be mixed so as to facilitate pig flow, reduce stocking density or make maximum economic use of pig space, according to John Gadd in his latest book, Modern Pig Production Technology. He offers advice on mixing growing pigs and...
ARS Provides Nutrient Data for the New Year
Data on the nutrient content of beef and pork from the USDA ARS to support food producers and retailers, now that nutrition information is now required on meat and poultry product labels in the US.
Data on the nutrient content of beef and pork from the USDA ARS to support food producers and retailers, now that nutrition information is now required on meat and poultry product labels in the US.
‘Activist Thinking’ is Key as Pork Industry Tackles Global Challenges
The pork industry needs to think both as a leader and an activist at a global level in order to drive economic prosperity while helping the world battle poverty and feed a population set to hit nine billion by 2050, said speakers at the 2012 Banff Pork...
The pork industry needs to think both as a leader and an activist at a global level in order to drive economic prosperity while helping the world battle poverty and feed a population set to hit nine billion by 2050, said speakers at the 2012 Banff Pork...
Take Control of Ileitis with Denagard
One of the most prevalent swine diseases in the US, ileitis infects roughly 75 per cent of large herds and nearly all US pigs have been exposed to Lawsonia intracellularis, the bacteria that causes ileitis, according to Novartis Animal Healt...
One of the most prevalent swine diseases in the US, ileitis infects roughly 75 per cent of large herds and nearly all US pigs have been exposed to Lawsonia intracellularis, the bacteria that causes ileitis, according to Novartis Animal Healt...
Outlook for the Irish Pig Sector in 2012
Over the last two years, the Irish pig industry has experienced the lowest profitability in more than a generation, according to Michael McKeon from Teagasc's Pig Development Department in his outlook for pigs in 2011/12.
Over the last two years, the Irish pig industry has experienced the lowest profitability in more than a generation, according to Michael McKeon from Teagasc's Pig Development Department in his outlook for pigs in 2011/12.
Reducing Food-borne Illness: Gut Health
Genes and genetic pathways involved in the intestinal health of chickens and pigs are described and genome-wide prediction tools for intestinal health are defined in the final scientific report from the EU group, Sustainable Animal Breeding (SABRE) subtitled...
Genes and genetic pathways involved in the intestinal health of chickens and pigs are described and genome-wide prediction tools for intestinal health are defined in the final scientific report from the EU group, Sustainable Animal Breeding (SABRE) subtitled...
One–Night Downtime Period Prevents Spread of PRRS Virus and M hyo by Personnel and Fomites
Basic biosecurity measures prevented the spread of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M hyo) between pig herds by workers and fomites such as tools, according to researchers based in Minnesota,...
Basic biosecurity measures prevented the spread of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M hyo) between pig herds by workers and fomites such as tools, according to researchers based in Minnesota,...
Exploring Breeding Opportunities for Reduced Thermal Sensitivity of Feed Intake in the Lactating Sow
Despite carrying out their research on sows in climate-controlled houses, scientists in the Netherlands and Australia found variable effects of temperature on lactation feed intake, and there was an interaction between temperature and humidity. Average...
Despite carrying out their research on sows in climate-controlled houses, scientists in the Netherlands and Australia found variable effects of temperature on lactation feed intake, and there was an interaction between temperature and humidity. Average...
Denagard Performance - Issue 7 - Ileitis in vitro studies
In vitro studies show that Lawsonia intracellularis, the cause of ileitis, is sensitive to Denagard®.
In vitro studies show that Lawsonia intracellularis, the cause of ileitis, is sensitive to Denagard®.
Epidemiology and Control of Porcine Circovirus Diseases with Focus on Postweaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome
A review of the epidemiology and control of porcine circovirus (PCV) diseases by Poul Baekbo of the Danish Agriculture & Food Council and co-authors, presented at the International Symposium on Emerging and Re-Emerging Diseases in Pigs in 2011.
A review of the epidemiology and control of porcine circovirus (PCV) diseases by Poul Baekbo of the Danish Agriculture & Food Council and co-authors, presented at the International Symposium on Emerging and Re-Emerging Diseases in Pigs in 2011.
Reducing Boar Taint through Breeding: Pork Quality
The final scientific report from the EU group, Sustainable Animal Breeding (SABRE), subtitled 'Cutting Edge Genomics for Sustainable Animal Breeding', explains how the latest genomics tools are being used to reduce the problem of boar taint by breedi...
The final scientific report from the EU group, Sustainable Animal Breeding (SABRE), subtitled 'Cutting Edge Genomics for Sustainable Animal Breeding', explains how the latest genomics tools are being used to reduce the problem of boar taint by breedi...
Clinical Presentation, Case Definition and Diagnostic Guidelines for Porcine Periweaning Failure to Thrive Syndrome
Although the aetiology and pathogenesis remain elusive, veterinary researchers in Canada and the US have shed some light on porcine periweaning failure to thrive syndrome (PFTS) in a new review paper.
Although the aetiology and pathogenesis remain elusive, veterinary researchers in Canada and the US have shed some light on porcine periweaning failure to thrive syndrome (PFTS) in a new review paper.
BPEX Pig Health Scheme: a Useful Monitoring System for Respiratory Disease Control on Pig Farms?
Lesion scores reported by the BPEX Pig Health Scheme (BPHS) may reflect the presence of respiratory pathogens and these lesions may be indicative of reduced productivity, according to researchers at the UK's Royal Veterinary College in an initial assessment...
Lesion scores reported by the BPEX Pig Health Scheme (BPHS) may reflect the presence of respiratory pathogens and these lesions may be indicative of reduced productivity, according to researchers at the UK's Royal Veterinary College in an initial assessment...
Yersinia enterocolitica: a Brief Review of the Issues
Information on the reservoirs, prevalence, virulence and the ability of this foodborne pathogen to survive in different environments needs to be investigated to provide rational measures to prevent or decrease associated disease risks, according to researchers...
Information on the reservoirs, prevalence, virulence and the ability of this foodborne pathogen to survive in different environments needs to be investigated to provide rational measures to prevent or decrease associated disease risks, according to researchers...
Feeding a Healthy versus a Challenged Pig
Health is the one overriding factor affecting performance, according to BPEX in its latest Knowledge Transfer Bulletin, number 18.
Health is the one overriding factor affecting performance, according to BPEX in its latest Knowledge Transfer Bulletin, number 18.
Antibiotic Use in Food Animals
Broad concern and confusion about antibiotic use on farms have been expressed by the general public and policy-makers, according to a white paper published from the 2011 US National Institute for Animal Agriculture Symposium Proceedings on Antibiotic...
Broad concern and confusion about antibiotic use on farms have been expressed by the general public and policy-makers, according to a white paper published from the 2011 US National Institute for Animal Agriculture Symposium Proceedings on Antibiotic...
Research into the Use of Vegetable By-products for Animal Feed
AZTI-Tecnalia has successfully completed the second of three phases of research to characterise by-products as set out in the Clean Feed project in Spain.
AZTI-Tecnalia has successfully completed the second of three phases of research to characterise by-products as set out in the Clean Feed project in Spain.
Denagard Performance - Ileitis/Efficacy
Studies show Denagard® is highly effective against ileitis in pigs, according to Novartis Animal Health.
Studies show Denagard® is highly effective against ileitis in pigs, according to Novartis Animal Health.
Banff Pork Seminar 2012
Reports from the 2102 Banff Pork Seminar, held in Banff, Canada, on 17 to 19 January 2012, are provided by Meristem Land and Science.
Reports from the 2102 Banff Pork Seminar, held in Banff, Canada, on 17 to 19 January 2012, are provided by Meristem Land and Science.
