Articles - Pig health

In spite of decades of research on S. suis vaccines, autogenous bacterins are almost the only preventive strategy available that swine producers have access to, but which are their weak spots?

A new herd, in a high density swine region, despite effective biosecurity barriers, gets infected by App

How PCR works and what to keep in mind when interpreting results.

With African swine fever on France's doorstep, a study assesses how much the losses would total.

Never forget the basics: recommended reading for all young vets and those not so young!

With more herds breaking with highly virulent PRRS strains, what can we do to prevent and control infection? How does the 1-4-4 L1C strain differ?

A farm in China observed ocular infection in piglets with pseudorabies virus (Aujeszky's disease), a manifestation of the disease not previously reported.

This concludes our series of three articles with explanations from Alberto Garcia and Chretien Gielen about the measures to consider to reduce post-weaning diarrhea without the use of zinc oxide. We couldn't end without looking at key aspects such as the environment, water, and use of biologics.

This PRRSV strain is affecting the U.S. Understanding where these viruses come from can help us stop this cycle.

The clinical picture associated with swine influenza is often complicated by temperature fluctuations, other viruses, or bacteria. In part two of this series, we look at the clinical signs of this disease.

The ban on the use of zinc oxide starting June 2022 makes it necessary to review and improve many aspects of weaning, especially in its early stages. With Alberto García and Chretien Gielen we address key management points for successful weaning without the use of zinc oxide.

We present a biosecurity evaluation method that ensures a comprehensive review: Biosecurity in rings.

What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose salmonellosis? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?

A 3-part series giving pig professionals the latest science and pragmatic steps to controlling the growing threat of influenza

To perform well, gilts need to develop physically and be acclimatized for the health status of the recipient farm. Dr. Clayton Johnson from Carthage Veterinary Services shares some tips about gilt acclimation.

Needle-free vaccination has many advantages over conventional vaccination, but it is not as comfortable to do. This trick gives us a solution.

What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose Glässer disease? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?

PCR results are diagnostic test results, not a diagnosis. The diagnostician is an investigator and should employ all of the tools at his command. An expert with experience in China reviews how ASF should be diagnosed.

The industry must be working for the best and preparing for the worst, and that includes what happens if ASF enters.

The influenza virus promotes colonization by secondary bacterial agents in the lung, facilitating their passage into the bloodstream.

Expert insight on the choice of strategy in controlling the spread of ASF.

Biosecurity is becoming increasingly important for disease prevention. In this article, we discuss how a biosecurity improvement plan can be organized.