Dimension and design of the finisher unit[What the experts say ]Bjarne K. Pedersen Trials have shown that a group size of 15-25 pigs per pen is ideal and it also coincides with the capacity of most feeders on the market. |
Diagnostic tests for enzootic pneumonia (Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae)[What the experts say ]Jill Thomson There are a number of laboratory tests that can be used in the diagnosis of enzootic pneumonia (EP). The choice of test and the approach to the investigation depends on the clinical circumstances and the rationale for doing the testing. |
Diagnosis of skin diseases (1/2)[What the experts say ]Stan Done Skin disease is one of the most difficult areas to assess clinically and on gross pathology. |
Genetic resistance to disease – An Introduction[What the experts say ]Rex Walters The performance and conformation of the pig (the phenotype) depend on the combined effects of its genetic make-up (the genotype), which is mostly fixed at conception, and the environment, which includes health, nutrition, management, housing and climate. |
Dimension and design of the weaner unit[What the experts say ]Bjarne K. Pedersen Danish trials indicate that pen shape should be rectangular with a 2:1 length:width ratio, which accommodates activities such as resting, eating, defecating as well as social activities. |
PRRS Eradication: A dream or missed opportunity?[What the experts say ]Rodney Butch Baker Since 1987, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRS) has become a global drain on pig productivity, profitability, and many a producers’ morale. One thing that remains certain is PRRS virus continually finds ways to circumvent our best bio-management efforts. PRRS marches on in a ceaseless continuum of antigenic change making current vaccines and other control techniques of limited value. |
Differential diagnosis of nervous diseases in the pig[What the experts say ]Stan Done In the diagnosis of nervous conditions it is difficult to establish initially, whether the problems lie in the bones, joints, muscles, or tendons or nerves. We should rule out anatomical or pathological problems in the former four systems before we assume we are dealing with nervous system problems. |
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