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Dr. Nauwynck reviews with us the main gaps in PRRSV research and how he envisions the future of this disease regarding diagnostic technologies and vaccination strategies.

Will a faster diagnosis make a significant difference in the fight against African swine fever?

M. hyopneumoniae is involved in most of the co-infections of the porcine respiratory system. How does it act and what effects does it have?

We are finding more evidence of the possible role PCV-3 plays in certain reproductive problems.

3D cameras placed above pig pens can automatically detect changes in tail posture, serving as an early warning system to alert farmers before tail biting outbreaks occur.

Thinking about successful monitoring, one should keep in mind the objectives, the production phase, and the type of animal to be tested.

I had many great examples where the results of a farm were really the product of one person pushing for excellence. Best people will implement the science we taught them, nonetheless, their day to day work and observations will bring it to a higher level.

Pig 333 has interviewed Kristien Van Reeth, professor of virology and swine influenza virus expert. She believes these interesting research findings need much more nuance, and tries to put things in perspective.

U.S. meatpackers have been extremely aggressive in identifying and adopting best practices to limit the transmission of SARS-CoV2 within their workforces.

This article describes the principal lesions that characterize the main bacterial pneumonias. Although most are opportunistic agents, there are two primary bacterial agents capable of causing lesions on their own.

Serious problems occurred much less frequently with genotype a than with genotype b. Why did the frequency of these genotypes change?

This article lists the main infectious causes that can lead to irregular returns to estrus.

The prevalence of Salmonella infection and shedding in 495 recently weaned piglets was investigated, and the results were surprising...

This article will review the different PRRS diagnostic options based on the different scenarios for which we complete PRRS sampling in the field.

It is not the strongest, the fastest, or the smartest who survive, but those who are best able to adapt to change.

If my farrowing rate is low, but the returns to estrus, abortions, and culled pregnant sows are all normal, I probably have dead sows...