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To many pig producers cleaning and disinfection is a chore they view as an expensive tedious burden.

Anecdotal evidence from pig producers and veterinarians in the field suggests that there are genotype differences in susceptibility to PCVAD

The best approach is to submit dead pigs or live affected pigs to the diagnostic laboratory for post-mortem examination.

There are 15 recognised serotypes of APP (designated 1 – 15) that greatly differ in their virulence potential.

As a result of dedicated implementation of guidelines for the progressive zoning approach, the zero case scenarios was sustained to date, with continuous complementation of stricter animal movement management and sustained cooperation of all concerned stake holders. Luzon at present is virtually divided into three zones.

The recognition of Mindanao and Visayas-Palawan-Masbate by OIE as FMD free zones without vaccination were two of the most significant achievements by the National FMD Control and Eradication Project.

Complete examination of the urinary system is possible on a post mortem examination.

In reproductive disease, submission of several whole affected litters is advisable to provide material for diagnosis of PRRSV and other diseases causing reproductive or neonatal problems.

Most of the outbreaks detected in pigs have resulted from infections transmitted to the pigs by humans or have no known cause.

Normally, in pigs influenza is an acute respiratory infection with pyrexia, lethargy, prostration, reluctance to eat and drink. Indoor housed pigs are usually affected simultaneously, with recovery within 1-2 weeks. No adverse effects occur unless there is secondary infection.

You might also say that there are a variety of conditions which occur to the skin because it is a limiting membrane surrounding the pig’s organs.

There are a number of laboratory tests that can be used in the diagnosis of enzootic pneumonia (EP). The choice of test and the approach to the investigation depends on the clinical circumstances and the rationale for doing the testing.

Skin disease is one of the most difficult areas to assess clinically and on gross pathology.

Basic preventative measures of management should be included in the control of the disease, such as adequate temperature control of the barns, a complete all-in all-out hygiene and disinfection, and the avoidance of any mixing of animals from distinct sanitary origins.

The performance and conformation of the pig (the phenotype) depend on the combined effects of its genetic make-up (the genotype), which is mostly fixed at conception, and the environment, which includes health, nutrition, management, housing and climate.

Since 1987, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRS) has become a global drain on pig productivity, profitability, and many a producers’ morale. One thing that remains certain is PRRS virus continually finds ways to circumvent our best bio-management efforts. PRRS marches on in a ceaseless continuum of antigenic change making current vaccines and other control techniques of limited value.