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Extended day length during the brooding period is thought to benefit broilers’ long-term performance and well-being. However, a University of Georgia study has re-evaluated that idea and found no detrimental impact of dark periods applied durin
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) has challenged producers and swine veterinarians for decades. During that time, outbreak management and strategies have evolved along with the virus. “If you ask 20 different people how they
Today’s sow farms are highly efficient production systems, yet pre-weaning mortality can remain a challenge. “Pre-wean mortality is sometimes less about the pigs than it is the folks taking care of pigs,” Seth Krantz, DVM, Tosh Farms, told Pig
US pig producers know that many different strains of PRRS exist, but the continual emergence of new sub-lineages continues to destabilize progress towards PRRS control, said Kim VanderWaal, PhD, University of Minnesota.The post VanderWaal: Exp
Efforts are underway in Canada to develop an ASF-Free Compartments strategy allowing farms to market hogs in the event of an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak. Egan Brockhoff, DVM, veterinary counselor with the Canadian Pork Council, discusse
African swine fever (ASF) has spread like a slow burn across the globe since the 2007 identification in the Republic of Georgia. It moved into the EU, and by 2018, surfaced in China then continued across Asia. In 2021, for the first time in 40
US pig producers know that many different strains of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) exist, and that immunological cross-protection amongst different strains can be variable. However, the continual emergence of new sub-lin
Over the past two decades, the swine industry learned how to eliminate Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhp) from herds without depopulation/repopulation, according to Paul Yeske, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, Minnesota. Yeske has been at the fore
US pig producers have made a big push to eliminate Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhp) from their herds as a way to capture more value in finishing pigs.The post Start with the gilt-development unit for Mhp elimination appeared first on Pig Health
When a sow doesn’t reach her full potential, the cost to the farm and the income stream of the sow herd is often “grossly underestimated,” said John Deen, DVM, PhD, University of Minnesota.The post Deen: We’re underestimating the cost of sow m
From the person doing the power washing to the owner of the farm business, everyone involved in a pork-production system plays a vital role in keeping the operation safe and secure.The post Johnson: Make your farm a biosecurity fortress appear
All types of supplies and equipment enter a hog farm, putting the operation at risk of a disease outbreak. Improved biosecurity protocols with layering help minimize the risks, reported Erin Kettelkamp, DVM, Swine Vet Center.
Ross Kiehne, DVM from Swine Vet Center in St. Peter, Minnesota discusses baby pig scours.
Most, if not all, pigs harbor some strains of Strep suis. Lately, challenges by the bacteria appear to be on the rise, but that could be interpreted as a positive.The post Managing Strep suis in commercial pig production appeared first on Pig
The biggest issue facing most hog farms today is a shortage of workers, according to Laura Bruner, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, Minnesota.“If you ask (producers) what their challenges are in their day-to-day life, it’s finding labor and en
Regular biosecurity checks with a close look at filtration and ventilation systems will help prevent the spread of airborne pathogens like porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome.The post Filtration audits help prepare for PRRS season ap
Most, if not all, pigs harbor some strains of Streptococcus suis (Strep suis). Lately, challenges by the bacteria appear to be on the rise, but that could be interpreted as a positive.
Sow lameness continues to trouble hog operations in the US, causing high numbers of involuntary removals from herds.The post Early identification critical in preventing sow lameness appeared first on Pig Health Today.
Some breed-to-wean farms that have been vaccinated for porcine circovirus (PCV) have experienced breakdowns in their control of the virus. Clayton Johnson, DVM, outlines his top five steps for managing PCV outbreaks.The post Johnson: Five step
Jeff Feder, DVM, with Swine Vet Center, has spent 15 years fine-tuning filtration systems in client hog barns. Today, Feder has records to prove air filtration does reduce outbreaks of disease like PRRS.The post Reducing PRRS outbreaks by usin
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have been working on a predictive model to forecast when a disease outbreak may occur on a farm.The post Forecasting swine disease outbreaks appeared first on Pig Health Today.
US producers have seen the devastating impact of African swine fever (ASF) in other countries. The ultimate goal is to keep it out of this country, so industry groups are ramping up preparedness and prevention protocols.The post Sundberg: Ramp
Water is as important for the growth and health of pigs as feed. As such, it makes sense to test a hog unit’s water just as frequently as the feed, according to Jim Kober, DVM, water quality-consultant, Holland, Michigan.The post Why it pays t
US producers have seen the devastating impact of African swine fever (ASF) in other countries. The ultimate goal is to keep it out of this country, so industry groups are ramping up preparedness and prevention protocols.The post Sundberg: Ramp
It’s not unrealistic to say that if you checked the nasal cavities or tonsils of any group of pigs, you would find Strep suis. It is on virtually every hog farm.The post Strep suis continuously challenges US herds appeared first on Pig Health
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