Irregular returns: infectious causes
This article lists the main infectious causes that can lead to irregular returns to estrus.
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Are there abortions?
If my farrowing rate is less than 85% but my total returns to estrus are normal, the next step is to review abortions.
Are there a greater number of abortions happening in a certain parity?
The abortion rate among serviced sows should always be less than 2%. If it is greater, we must investigate at what point the abortions are occurring.
Abortions distributed evenly among all parities
If the abortion rate is higher than 2% and abortions are not concentrated around any particular group of sows, we should ask ourselves a few questions.
Assessment of cleaning and disinfection of pig transport vehicles: Visual inspection
What are the most important points to include when auditing the cleaning and disinfection of a truck that has transported pigs? In this article we focus on visual inspection.
How to achieve the best possible hygiene for swine transport?
In this third article we will review the key aspects and critical points that need to be considered when designing a swine transport hygiene protocol for your system.
Are there open sows?
If the farrowing rate is less than ideal, with a normal percent of returns to estrus and abortions, we must consider the open sows.
Do I have dead pregnant sows? What could be the cause?
If my farrowing rate is low, but the returns to estrus, abortions, and culled pregnant sows are all normal, I probably have dead sows...
The different sounds of cough
Respiratory pathogens produce different coughs. Any coughing by pigs in a grow-out barn can vary according to the infection present, so it is worthwhile to listen carefully.
The ideal truck wash for cleaning and disinfecting livestock transport vehicles
This article describes what the "ideal" wash station for cleaning animal transport vehicles would look like, with the highest standards.
What can we expect from the new ASF vaccine developed in China?
This vaccine looks promising, but... are we going to see it in Europe?
Biosecurity measures for farm workers against Pandemic SARS-CoV-2
This article summarizes some of the most important measures illustrated in our infographic video to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 between farm workers while performing their daily tasks at the farm.
What has changed about porcine circovirus epidemiology?
The world of viruses is dynamic. Their epidemiology varies according to our actions. New strains and new serotypes appear. Are we prepared?
How to wash your hands properly
In this article we share the WHO guidelines for hand hygiene, which is a very important part of the day-to-day on a pig farm as incorrect washing leaves some areas dirty.
Challenges to obtaining the best hygiene in transport sanitation
Why is achieving efficient transport biosecurity so complicated? In this first article of a series, we will review the different challenges we need to overcome in order to achieve more efficient biosecurity in pig transport vehicles.
20 years of porcine circovirus type 2: what has changed?
In the years since the PCV-2 vaccine was introduced to solve the enormous problem caused by circovirus, what do you think has changed and how does it affect farms?
Clinical case: Iron toxicity in piglets
The three main causes suspected were a low level of vitamin E in sow diets, warfarin poisoning or thrombocytopenia purpura.
ASF challenges the industry to prioritize and execute on Biosecurity: field recommendations from experts
Do we clearly understand which are the most effective biosecurity measurements to prevent the transmission of ASF between farms when infection pressure increases? What are the major worries of those producers and veterinarians dealing with outbreaks of the disease over short distances?
Raw Material Biosecurity
What is the disease transmission risk that comes with importing raw materials? Many feed ingredients are produced in China.
African swine fever virus: Reporting the disease in the field
Are we ready to step forward? And declare a suspicion? Do we know how to proceed? What are protocols that will be put in place and how quickly will they happen?
How much ASF virus does it take to cause an infection through intake of water or feed?
In a world where feed ingredients are marketed globally, do we know the minimum infectious dose to transmit the ASF virus in feed? And in water?
Analyzing and modifying vehicle traffic patterns to improve external biosecurity
An easily performed vehicle traffic analysis can dramatically minimize the risk of cross contamination into your swine facility decreasing potential disease challenges.
African Swine Fever clinical presentation in the field
What is the course of this disease in the field recently? Not always following the textbook description… Global swine professionals with field experience answer this and many other questions.
African Swine Fever: Global swine professionals share experiences of this old-new friend
A group of swine professionals will describe their field experience and perspective gained while fighting against African Swine Fever.
Biosecurity in load-ins and load-outs. Minimizing the unavoidable risk of animal movement
Key considerations for the design of biosecure and practical pig loading chutes that will minimize disease transmission during the animal movement process.
Biosecure entry for farm personnel. Preventing two-legged fomites
We highlight different options for segregation of clean/dirty zones at the personnel entrance into the farm. This is where biosecurity starts. Keeping it simple and easy to follow increases the likelihood of an effective protocol.
A picture is worth a thousand words (or more!) when it comes to farm biosecurity
Three videos that illustrate how to make an appropriate transition between several key clean and dirty zones.
Low cost, high impact biosecurity: well-defined clean and dirty zones
Let's clarify what are the clean and dirty zones and its boundaries. A series of articles will discuss how to apply segregation principles to farm zones for the prevention of pathogen entry.
Is it possible to control the population of wild boar?
Time flies and wild boar breed at a faster rate than our ability to control them.
Clinical case: Overgrown claws and foot problems in sows
The overgrowth of horn of the claw leading to slipper feet, cracking or separation, and secondary septic laminitis has a multifactorial origin.
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