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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Call for Govt to Act over Antibiotic ResistanceUK - The Soil Association has called on the government to act over what is calls an escalating farm antibiotic resistance problem.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Collaboration is Key for Producers' Health GroupUK - Producer clusters in Yorkshire and Humberside Health (YHH) met last week at Askham Bryan college to discuss recent progress and ideas for future collaboration in the region's pig heath initiative....
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
ACMC Tip: Mycotoxin DilemmaUK - Mycotoxins are frequently implicated in cases of poor reproductive performance in pig herds, though it can be difficult to prove their involvement in individual cases, says Paul Thompson, veterinary...
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
VLA: Respiratory Disease Outbreak in Breeding HerdUK - According to Defra's VLA Monthly Scanning Surveillance Report for September, two live piglets were examined in Preston to confirm the outbreak of a respiratory disease in a breeding herd...
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Spotlight on Pig Health in the EastUK - Eastern Health, the new regional pig health improvement project, has been given the green light.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
NADIS Veterinary Report & Forecast - October 2009UK - This is a monthly report from the National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS), looking at the data collected from their UK farm inspections.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Maprelin Stimulates Pig Breeding Herd PerformanceUK - Janssen Animal Health has introduced a management tool for UK pig producers that stimulates oestrus in gilts and sows, shortens weaning to oestrus interval and can improve reproductive performance...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Pig Brain Defects Not Caused by BSEUK - From their study published in BMC Veterinary Research, T. Konold from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency Weybridge and co-authors conclude that BSE-like defects in the brain of pigs are not...
Thursday, October 01, 2009
NADIS Veterinary Report & Forecast - September 2009UK - This is a monthly report from the National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS), looking at the data collected from their UK farm inspections.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Two New H1N1 Flu Incidents in Northern IrelandNORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The veterinary authorities have reported two new incidents of influenza A H1N1 in pigs to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
New On-Farm Guide to Vaccination and Pig MedicinesUK - A new booklet entitled The correct use and storage of veterinary medicines on the pig farm has just been published by Intervet / Schering-Plough Animal Health in the UK.
Monday, September 28, 2009
VLA: Lack of Response to Diarrhoea AntibioticsUK - According to Defra's VLA Monthly Scanning Surveillance Report for August 2009, neonatal pigs between one to four days of age developed diarrhoea. The case has been unresponsive to antibi...
Monday, September 21, 2009
PCV2 Vaccines Perform WellUK - Preliminary results suggest that PCV2 vaccines improve pig lifetime performance and shorten the time to slaughter. These are the initial findings of a controlled BPEX trial.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Europe's First H1N1 Virus in PigsNORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Test results indicate a novel H1N1 influenza A virus identified in pigs.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
PCV2 Vaccines Reduce Time to SlaughterUK - PCV2 vaccines improve the lifetime performance of pigs and shorten time to slaughter, according to preliminary results from a BPEX trial.
Friday, September 11, 2009
VLA: Salmonellosis Kills Thirteen Pigs OvernightUK - According to Defra's VLA Monthly Scanning Surveillance Report for July 2009, eight-week old pigs were found dead overnight as a result of salmonellosis.
NPA Calls for Rethink on Vitamin AUK - To protect consumers, the European Food Standards Agency has proposed new maximum levels of vitamin A in animal feed.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Institute for Animal Health to Focus on VirologyUK - The Institute for Animal Health ( IAH ), an institute of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council ( BBSRC ), has announced a new science strategy that will see the focusing of its...
ACMC Tip: Avoid Greedy Pigman's DiseaseUK - With high pig prices there is a temptation to push production as hard as possible. The advent of circovirus vaccines has allowed some producers to cut corners on stocking density, downtimes for cleaning...
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Sudden Death: Suspect Split LiversUK - Several sudden deaths in young pigs may be linked to vitamin E and/or selenium.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Possible Cures for Tail-Biting FoundUK - The results of recently published research suggest that Stockholm tar and Dippel's oil may be effective in reducing tail biting.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Trial for Comparison of Terminal Sire GeneticsNORTHERN IRELAND, UK - With the onset of PMWS in Northern Ireland, Pietrain and Tempo genetics became popular choices of terminal sire.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Diagnostic Testing for Pig and Poultry IndustriesUK - A new company, MDT (Molecular Diagnostic Testing), has been set up specifically to provide a sophisticated testing service for veterinary surgeons and the pig and poultry industries. Based at Craven...
Friday, August 14, 2009
Positive Step Towards Tackling Aujeszky's DiseaseNORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Ulster Farmers’ Union has welcomed the recent decision by the European Commission to grant Northern Ireland Annex II status in respect of Aujeszky’s Disease in pigs. ...
Merial: Performance Data Drives ImprovementUK - A willingness to try new techniques is integral to Kevin Gilbert’s approach to improving pig production at Womblehill, Aberdeenshire. A recent visit to the unit demonstrated Kevin’s willingness...
Monday, August 10, 2009
Warning on Lime WashingUK - NADIS has issued a warning to pig producers about the dangers of using lime washing as a means of sanitising concrete.
Friday, August 07, 2009
Sign up for Swine Dysentery CharterUK - The Swine Dysentery Producer Charter is an important health initiative supported by BPEX. Controlling Swine Dysentery (SD) has the potential to save producers thousands of pounds.
Calls for Rethink on Farm Veterinary ServiceUK - The veterinary profession needs to rethink its relationship with farmers and with the government, and play a more positive and central role in ensuring food safety, according to an independent report...
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Defra Sees the Future of Farm Animal VetsUK - A poorly developed demand for veterinary services rather than a shortage of farm animal veterinarians has been identified by a personal report published today by Professor Philip Lowe.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Report of APP Causing 10 Per Cent Finisher MortalityUK - The Monthly Scanning Surveillance Report for June 2009 from the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) highlights Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (APP) causing increased mortality...
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