The changing face of PCV: virus experts compare notes on evolving pathogen in US swine herds19 Apr 2019SponsoredConcern remains about the persistence of PCV2 subclinical infection, even in vaccinates, and the virus’s propensity for change.
Farmers and activists must communicate for the benefit of swine welfare9 Apr 2019Why do extreme forms of activism compromise animal welfare? And how can producers and activists work together to improve swine welfare on farm?
PigSAFE: the result of 40 years of research into free farrowing29 Mar 2019PigSAFE is the culmination of years of research into free farrowing, but what benefits can the Piglet and Sow Alternative Farrowing Environment have for you and your herd?
Myanmar braced for African swine fever outbreak1 Apr 2019Myanmar is bracing itself for an outbreak of African swine fever which could devastate the livelihoods of Mayanmar’s many backyard pig farmers and cause severe economic losses for this fast-developing country.…
China says African swine fever found on Hainan island20 Apr 2019China have announced that outbreaks of African swine fever have been confirmed in two locations in Hainan province, an island off the country's southern coast which it had hoped to keep free of the contagious disease.…
Complex swine brains opening the door for neuroscience20 Apr 2019A new study has partially revived cellular function in 32 pig brains, questioning the long-held definition of brain death and opening up new opportunities for restoration of brain function.
How to cope when your water supplies are cut19 Apr 2019A new guide has been created to help alleviate livestock stress and keep them safe if farm water supplies are interrupted.
Study shows US pig farmers making major sustainability progress19 Apr 2019A recent study from the University of Arkansas indicates that today’s pork is more earth-friendly than ever thanks to progress in multiple key sustainability metrics over more than five decades.
Warm spring helps ward off flu but reports of PED and Mycoplasma have increased18 Apr 2019Veterinary pathologist says this year's warm spring appears to be helping pigs avoid contracting the flu but the SHIC reports an increase in PED and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae cases.
China says African swine fever found on Hainan island20 Apr 2019China have announced that outbreaks of African swine fever have been confirmed in two locations in Hainan province, an island off the country's southern coast which it had hoped to keep free of the contagious disease.…
China warns of soaring pork prices as virus curbs output18 Apr 2019Chinese pork prices are set to jump 70 percent in the second half of the year, says senior official, after data shows outbreak of African swine fever has cut the world's largest hog herd by 10 percent in the first quarter.…
China urges large pig farms to test for African swine fever16 Apr 2019China will allow large-scale pig farms and breeding farms to test for African swine fever in a bid to help early detection of the disease, overturning an earlier prohibition on commercial firms carrying out their own testing.…
Classical swine fever remains in Japan with 15 outbreaks in 9 days15 Apr 2019Gifu is hit hard with 14 confirmed cases of Classical swine fever in wild boar.
Complex swine brains opening the door for neuroscience20 Apr 2019A new study has partially revived cellular function in 32 pig brains, questioning the long-held definition of brain death and opening up new opportunities for restoration of brain function.
Parasite DNA found in 4.4 percent of pigs slaughtered for Nairobi pig market16 Apr 2019New research shows that circulating antigens for Taenia species have been found in pigs slaughtered for Nairobi's pork market.
Most piglets don't die from infectious diarrhoea, they die from dehydration16 Apr 2019A Veterinarian with Goshen Ridge Veterinary Services says pork producers can speed up the recovery of piglets affected by diarrhoea by rehydrating and replacing the body salts they are losing.
Vets are central to the sustainable farming agenda, says BVA15 Apr 2019The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has highlighted the key role that vets have to play in furthering the sustainable animal agriculture agenda in the UK.
The changing face of PCV: virus experts compare notes on evolving pathogen in US swine herds19 Apr 2019SponsoredConcern remains about the persistence of PCV2 subclinical infection, even in vaccinates, and the virus’s propensity for change.
How much PRRS tax did you pay this year?15 Apr 2019SponsoredAlthough some progress has been made, it’s estimated that PRRS still costs US swine producers more than US$580 million annually in productivity losses.
Multiple infections? It’s important to get to the root cause11 Apr 2019SponsoredBrian Payne, DVM, a technical service veterinarian for Zoetis, says infections will recur if the route cause is not addressed.
Mitigants combined with extended storage time help guard against virus transmission6 Apr 2019SponsoredFeed additives that mitigate viruses could help protect the US pork industry from African swine fever
