Non-infectious causes of pre-weaning mortality in piglets
Piglet pre-weaning mortality (PWM) is one of the major reproductive components that affects herd productivity in the swine industry.
Non-infectious causes of pre-weaning mortality in pigletsThe biosecurity status and its associations with production and management characteristics in farrow-to-finish pig herds
These findings promote an improved biosecurity status at pig farms and are of relevance in the discussion on alternative ways to keep animals healthy with a reduced necessity of antimicrobials.
The biosecurity status and its associations with production and manageEffect of radiant heat at the birth site in farrowing crates on hypothermia and behaviour in neonatal piglets
Radiant heating behind the sows reduced hypothermia in new-born piglets and indicate that providing heat during the first half hour after birth is important.
Effect of radiant heat at the birth site in farrowing cratesCharacterization of viral load, viability and persistence of IAV in air and on surfaces
Our results indicate that during outbreaks of IAV in swine, aerosols and surfaces in barns contain significant levels of IAV potentially representing an exposure hazard to both swine and people.
Characterization of viral load, viability and persistence of IAV in ai
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Evaluation of disinfection protocols to reduce virus transmission via livestock transport vehicles
Under study conditions, a high-pressure wash with cold water plus application of an accelerated hydrogen peroxide or a combined glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium disinfectant is effective at inactivating PRRSV.
Disinfection protocols to reduce virus transmission via transport vehiAnalysis of hygienic critical control points in boar semen production
The present study emphasizes the need for both training of the laboratory staff in monitoring HCCP in routine semen production and audits in such AI centers for the external control of hygiene parameters.
Analysis of hygienic critical control points in boar semen productionMulti-litter housing: development of piglets and growing and finishing pigs
Pre-weaning mortality (especially crushing by the sow) is higher in piglets raised in a multi-litter (ML) system until 9 weeks of age than in piglets raised in a single-litter (SL) system.
Multi-litter housing: development of piglets and growing and finishingEffects of space allocation and parity on selected physiological and behavioural measures of well-being and reproductive performance in group-housed gestating sows
Our results suggest that at least at the chosen stocking densities, parity and space allocation have minimal effect on a number of commonly-used welfare measures.
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