Managing disease and welfare in swine

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New PRRS research awarded $3 million grant to predict and prevent outbreaks of the virus

17 Oct 2019

PRRS costs the US swine industry more than $560 million each year but this research will help the industry better prepare for and respond to future outbreaks.

Achieving humane production in the Australian pig industry

16 Oct 2019

Australia's pig farmers encounter some very different challenges in maintaining good standards of welfare on farm, but RSPCA Australia feel that they haven't yet got the recognition they deserve for the work they do.…

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Australia makes positive moves forward with loose housed sows and new farrowing technology

14 Oct 2019

The popularity of pork in Australia has driven change at the barn floor level, including the delivery of a voluntary phase out of sow stalls and the expansion of loose housing systems throughout the country.…

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Weighing up the costs and benefits of co-mingling piglets before weaning

7 Oct 2019

What are the pros and cons of co-mingling? One researcher provides an overview based on 30 years of research studies against the background of concerns in practice.

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News

Study investigates effects of maternally derived PCV-2 antibodies on performance of vaccinated piglets

22 Oct 2019

A new study investigates the effect of Porcine circovirus 2 (PCV-2) maternally derived antibodies on performance and PCV-2 viremia in vaccinated piglets under field conditions.

Agriculture 4.0: improving animal welfare through artificial intelligence

22 Oct 2019

The Boxberg education and knowledge center (LSZ) and the University of Hohenheim are developing data collection and analysis methods to improve swine welfare and herd sustainability.

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Swine fever wipes out 20 percent of Vietnam hog herd

21 Oct 2019

African swine fever has killed off about 20 percent of Vietnam's hog herd, and it is not clear whether the outbreak has been contained, reports USDA.

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New feed manufacturing regulations expected in Canada this winter

19 Oct 2019

The Animal Nutrition Association of Canada expects the first draft of planned modernised regulations governing the manufacture of feed in Canada to be released this winter.

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African swine fever confirmed in two more Philippine provinces

18 Oct 2019

The highly contagious and deadly African swine fever virus has spread to two more provinces in the Philippines, the world's 10th-largest pork consumer, officials said on Friday.

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Latest on African swine fever

Swine fever wipes out 20 percent of Vietnam hog herd

21 Oct 2019

African swine fever has killed off about 20 percent of Vietnam's hog herd, and it is not clear whether the outbreak has been contained, reports USDA.

Understanding invasive behaviour of feral pigs may provide inspiration for new control methods

18 Oct 2019

Predicting the behaviour of one of the most successful invasive species globally may help with controlling numbers in areas where the human-animal conflict is critical.

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African swine fever confirmed in two more Philippine provinces

18 Oct 2019

The highly contagious and deadly African swine fever virus has spread to two more provinces in the Philippines, the world's 10th-largest pork consumer, officials said on Friday.

Chinese hog production capacity predicted to recover by 2020

17 Oct 2019

China's hog production capacity should bottom out this year after the outbreaks of African swine fever, forecasting a return to usual pig numbers in 2020.

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Articles from Pig Health Today

Biosecurity: a practical approach

22 Oct 2019Sponsored

Each swine disease event - whether it’s porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDv) in the US or African swine fever in Asia - motivates those of us in the pork industry to further improve biosecurity.

Researchers expand understanding of virus transmission in feed

12 Oct 2019Sponsored

As African swine fever (ASF) virus continues to march across the globe, the US pork sector is laser focused on keeping it from reaching the homeland.

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Is fogging an M. hyo-elimination option for your swine herd?

5 Oct 2019Sponsored

Paul Yeske, DVM, with the Swine Vet Center in St. Peter, Minn., has seen repeatable success with Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) elimination, along with the downstream effect of lower cost of production, better average daily gain, better feed efficiency and lower mortality.…

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Feed, water, air and comfort: the keys to prevent tail biting

1 Oct 2019Sponsored

Tail biting in pigs remains something of a mystery. What triggers a pig or pigs to bite tails? Why do some express this vice and others do not?

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How to recognise skin conditions

9 Nov 2018

Skin diseases in the pig can be broadly divided into two groups. Those conditions or specific infections that only infect the skin and have minimal effect on the pig and those that are signs of more g…

The five freedoms

9 Nov 2018

Freedom from hunger and thirst - Ready access to fresh water and a balanced ration which maintains full health and vigour. Freedom from discomfort - Provision of a suitable environment and a comfortab…

Welfare problems associated with electronic feeder systems

9 Nov 2018

Aggression Adding sows to an established group Group systems Shape of yard Infertility Stress after feeding Stress at feeding Loss of sow identification Lost transponder tags / collars Thin sow Educa…

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Hospital pen design

9 Nov 2018

The hospital pen should be the most comfortable warm area on the farm with easy access to feed and water because the environmental requirements of the sick pig are exacting.

Disease and welfare

In focus

New PRRS research awarded $3 million grant to predict and prevent outbreaks of the virus

Achieving humane production in the Australian pig industry

Australia makes positive moves forward with loose housed sows and new farrowing technology

Weighing up the costs and benefits of co-mingling piglets before weaning

News

Study investigates effects of maternally derived PCV-2 antibodies on performance of vaccinated piglets

Agriculture 4.0: improving animal welfare through artificial intelligence

Swine fever wipes out 20 percent of Vietnam hog herd

New feed manufacturing regulations expected in Canada this winter

African swine fever confirmed in two more Philippine provinces

Latest on African swine fever

Swine fever wipes out 20 percent of Vietnam hog herd

Understanding invasive behaviour of feral pigs may provide inspiration for new control methods

African swine fever confirmed in two more Philippine provinces

Chinese hog production capacity predicted to recover by 2020

Articles from Pig Health Today

Biosecurity: a practical approach

Researchers expand understanding of virus transmission in feed

Is fogging an M. hyo-elimination option for your swine herd?

Feed, water, air and comfort: the keys to prevent tail biting

Top disease and welfare resources

How to recognise skin conditions

The five freedoms

Welfare problems associated with electronic feeder systems

Hospital pen design