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Friday, May 25, 2012
AHVLA: Ampicillin Resistant Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae in PigsUK - Iron deficiency in pigs before and after weaning and Ampicillin resistant Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae were observed in the latest AHVLA Scanning Surveillance Report.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
New President for Pig Veterinary SocietyUK - Dr Steven McOrist was appointed the new President of the British Pig Veterinary Society (PVS) at its spring conference in Solihull.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
FMD Scientist Receives International AwardUK - Dr Nigel Ferris MBE was presented with the 2012 OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) Meritorious Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions during a long career researching foot-and-mouth...
Monday, May 21, 2012
Brydock Pig Farm Wins AwardUK - VION UK's Brydock Pig Farming operation was named overall winner of the Health & Welfare Award at the 2012 Pig & Poultry Marketing Awards.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Super Suspension Offers New Worming OptionsUK - Making its UK debut at this year’s Pig and Poultry Fair is Panacur AquaSol, a new generation water-administered wormer for pigs.
Friday, April 27, 2012
AHVLA: Bone Disease Causes Recumbency in PigsUK - Respiratory disease prominent with an upsurge of PRRS in East Anglia, streptococcal disease, which is still a common diagnosis in post-weaned pigs and another case of bone disease causing recumbency...
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Training in Intensive Livestock Health and ProductionUK - The Royal Veterinary College is launching a Postgraduate Certificate in Intensive Livestock Health and Production, due to commence in September 2012.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
BPEX Announces Promotion for Katrin TurveyUK - Katrin Turvey has been appointed BPEX Veterinary Programme Manager with responsibility for managing the BPEX Research and Development programme of activity for improving pig health and pig meat s...
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Don’t Forget Water, Says BPEXUK - The priority for newly weaned pigs is to maximise water and feed intake.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Trainee of the Year Award Gets Bigger and BetterUK - The annual Pfizer Trainee of the Year Award moves into the next stage of its development this year.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Whole Herd PCV2 Vaccination the Way ForwardUK - Vets and producers in the pig industry should consider vaccinating the whole herd for PCV2, not just piglets, according to Merial Animal Health’s Veterinary Adviser Brian Rice.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
PRRS Breakdown Diagnosed in Breeding UnitUK - In the latest AHVLA Scanning Surveillance Report, a PRRS breakdown was observed on an unvaccinated indoor breeding unit.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Anpario Acquires Meriden Animal Health LimitedUK - Anpario plc, one of the leading suppliers of natural high performance feed additives to enhance health, growth and sustainability in global agriculture and aquaculture markets, has acquired Meriden...
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Vets Urge Caution over Claims in ‘Superbugs’ ReportUK - The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged caution over the findings of a Soil Association literature review, published today, which cites ‘overwhelming evidence’ that the use of antibiotics...
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Lobbying Prompts New Online Meds SchemeUK - NFU lobbying has resulted in the launch of a new accreditation scheme for the online sale of veterinary medicines.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
New Board to Counter Animal Disease ThreatsSCOTLAND, UK - A strategic board to oversee reforms of veterinary surveillance in Scotland has been created, following recommendations from an independent review.
Monday, March 12, 2012
BPEX Issues Dysentery WarningUK - BPEX is urging pig producers to be extra vigilant for symptoms of swine dysentery and step up defences after further cases of the disease have been reported across the North Yorkshire region.
Call to Step Up Defences against Swine DysenteryUK - BPEX is urging pig producers to be extra vigilant for symptoms of swine dysentery and step up defences after further cases of the disease have been reported across the North Yorkshire region.
Strep Suis Type 2 Keeps Mortality HighUK - In the latest AHVLA Scanning Surveillance Report, Streptococcus suis type 2 remains a prominent cause of pig mortality and hypoglycaemia.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Protect Your Pet Pigs and Backyard ChickensNORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has appealed for owners of pet pigs or chickens to ensure the animals are properly registered.
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Give Piglets the Best StartUK - BPEX will hold its 2TS Focus on Weaning workshops at three locations this month.
Friday, March 02, 2012
Legacy of Farrowing House ScourUK - Scour in farrowing houses is well-recognised. Perhaps what is less recognised is how much effect this can have on the post-weaning performance, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding...
Monday, February 27, 2012
Gut Function Key to Weaned Pig PerformanceUK - Feed intake is often a key mediator of changes in the intestine after weaning, although other influences such as diet protein source can alter gut structure and function as well.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Freeing up Farming to Reach its Full PotentialUK - The farming industry is the first to benefit from the Government’s pledge to slash red tape which hinders business efficiency, Farming Minister Jim Paice announced earlier this week.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Healthy Food from Healthy AnimalsUK - Farmers are being encouraged to produce more food to feeding a growing global population. But what role can livestock production play in offering healthy, nutritious and sustainable food?
Make Sure Pig Movements are Legal From AprilUK - The eAML2 electronic pig movement system becomes compulsory at the beginning of April in England and Wales.
Friday, February 03, 2012
Slap-Dash Slap-MarkingUK - ACMC says it still sees numerous farm reports where slap-markings are recorded by the abattoir or by BPHS (British Pig Health Scheme) vets as illegible.
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
BPEX 2TS: Focus on Weaning - Diary DatesUK - At the 2TS Focus on Weaning event, local producers will speak about how they help get their weaned piglets off to a good start and industry experts will discuss appropriate use of antimicrobials,...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Final Members Join Animal Health & Welfare BoardUK - The final two members of the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE) have been appointed.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Improving AI to Improve Commercial Pig HerdUK - Fresh work on the study of porcine semen production could go a long way to improving the commercial pig herd in the UK, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris Harris.
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