PRRSV surveillance. How could we track the progress towards PRRS control in our farms?
How can we monitor our program? Which pigs should be sampled? How many? How often should we sequence the virus/es present in our farms?
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Gilt acclimation to PRRS virus (2/2). Steps to meet the challenge
Four veterinarians talk about gilt acclimation: programs they put in place, how the immune status is measured and special management scenarios for introducing those gilts into the main herd.
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Tail biting outbreaks: strategies to minimize the problem and on-going preventative measures
The authors share their strategies in the face of tail biting outbreaks as well as on-going preventative measures.
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Gilt acclimation to PRRS virus (1/2). Are there different approaches for different regions?
What is the preferred exposure method?, and the best status of the incoming gilts?, should they be raised on-farm or purchased?, … Veterinary practitioners from Germany, North America, China, and Spain share their opinions.
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Tail biting: how is this problem perceived across the world? Are we ready to stop docking tails?
The authors share their experience on tail biting risk factors identification as well as the production of non-docked pigs.
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31-Jul-2018Bbbbbbb BbbbbbbbDo the following steps and you don’t have problems with tail biting.
5. No cold air can fall in the crates
6. Enough water, special in hot periods
7. lights 16 hours a day, not less than 150 lux
5. No cold air can fall in the crates
6. Enough water, special in hot periods
7. lights 16 hours a day, not less than 150 lux
How is PRRS perceived across the world? How is it managed?
Key swine veterinary practitioners describe the “PRRS-ception” of this disease in the most important pork producing regions.
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