https://www.pig333.com/authors/ rss feed with the authors' posts en pig333.com info@3tres3.com (333) https://www.pig333.com/3tres3_common/images/logos/petits/logo_pig333_opt.png https://www.pig333.com/authors/ https://www.pig333.com/articles/clinical-case-overgrown-claws-and-foot-problems-in-sows_14592/ The overgrowth of horn of the claw leading to slipper feet, cracking or separation, and secondary septic laminitis has a multifactorial origin. https://www.pig333.com/articles/clinical-case-overgrown-claws-and-foot-problems-in-sows_14592/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0100 Authors https://www.pig333.com/articles/handling-young-pigs-on-farm_12372/ Great care is needed particularly when handling young pigs above 6kg/3 weeks of age, to avoid causing lasting damage. https://www.pig333.com/articles/handling-young-pigs-on-farm_12372/ Mon, 08 May 2017 00:00:00 +0200 Authors https://www.pig333.com/articles/on-farm-euthanasia-of-growers-adult-pigs_12076/ Captive bolt stunners do not kill larger growing pigs or adults, they render the pig unconscious. Further action is needed to ensure the pig is dead. https://www.pig333.com/articles/on-farm-euthanasia-of-growers-adult-pigs_12076/ Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0100 Authors https://www.pig333.com/articles/clinical-case-bowel-oedema_12034/ Since 2014 an increasing number of cases of this disease have been reported in Europe though it remains unclear why it has reappeared. https://www.pig333.com/articles/clinical-case-bowel-oedema_12034/ Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0100 Authors https://www.pig333.com/articles/control-of-actinobacillus-pleuropneumoniae-ii-chronic-infection_11280/ The aim of this second article is to look at the longer term implications of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (App) infection in a herd and its control. https://www.pig333.com/articles/control-of-actinobacillus-pleuropneumoniae-ii-chronic-infection_11280/ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Authors https://www.pig333.com/articles/control-of-actinobacillus-pleuropneumoniae-i-acute-outbreak_11275/ This paper describes the acute outbreak of Acpp within a pig population and how control may be achieved. https://www.pig333.com/articles/control-of-actinobacillus-pleuropneumoniae-i-acute-outbreak_11275/ Tue, 10 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Authors https://www.pig333.com/articles/clinical-case-an-unusual-manifestation-of-strep-suis-infection_11017/ At least 25% of the pigs from 2 to 3 weeks old were reported to be lame, some so severe that they lay in the arcs shaking and unable to stand. https://www.pig333.com/articles/clinical-case-an-unusual-manifestation-of-strep-suis-infection_11017/ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Authors https://www.pig333.com/articles/clinical-case-control-of-actinobacillus-pleuropneumoniae_9598/ This clinical case study tracks the long term pattern and control of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae disease in a breeder feeder farm through the 1990’s. https://www.pig333.com/articles/clinical-case-control-of-actinobacillus-pleuropneumoniae_9598/ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Authors https://www.pig333.com/articles/clinical-case-early-medications-and-respiratory-disease-in-growing-pigs_9074/ Well intentioned treatment at birth may adversely affect normal early nasopharyngeal/ tonsil colonisation making pigs vulnerable to respiratory infections. https://www.pig333.com/articles/clinical-case-early-medications-and-respiratory-disease-in-growing-pigs_9074/ Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0200 Authors