Field trial proves vaccine against edema disease is safe and efficacious10 Jun 2019SponsoredA multicenter, randomised field trial tested the efficacy and safety of VEPURED®, a new vaccine against Edema disease in pigs.
Is your farrowing environment PigSAFE?30 May 2019We visit Dr Emma Baxter and the SRUC swine herd to see the innovative Piglet and Sow Alternative Farrowing Environment (PigSAFE) in action.
Analysing the impact of PRRS in a large pig production group in Europe5 Jun 2019Sponsored"Together against PRRS" is a global integrated service providing knowledge of PRRS in pig production companies.
What are the impacts of stress on pork quality?10 Jun 2019When aiming for optimal pork quality, a stressful environment is your worst enemy.
Increased standardisation will reign in swine barn construction costs15 Jun 2019The President of DGH Engineering says increased standardisation has helped swine producers take greater control of swine barn construction costs.
Look out for littering on your farm14 Jun 2019A UK pig farmer has reported that food waste has been dumped in one of their outdoor pig units, meaning the unit is now shut down for surveillance for 21 days.
Canada presents its African swine fever action plan14 Jun 2019Canada presented its progress in developing an ASF action plan at G7 and OIE meetings in May.
Optimising nutrition key to unlocking full benefits of immunocastration14 Jun 2019SponsoredAn alternative technique to physical castration could offer US hog producers a host of financial and management benefits - provided producers take simple steps to optimise nutrition and marketing timing.…
No proof that natural compound prevents swine fever, says China's ministry of agriculture14 Jun 2019China's ministry of agriculture said the company which claimed a natural compound was effective in preventing African swine fever did not have government approval to research the virus and its assertions were not scientifically sound.…
China encourages producers to restock swine herds6 Jun 2019China will encourage the restocking of hog herds, and strengthen the production of poultry, beef and mutton, to increase meat supplies, the cabinet said on Wednesday (6 June).
New ASF outbreak in Poland is the largest on record4 Jun 2019ISN reports that the latest outbreak in Poland has hit an 8,000 head herd and the results are catastrophic.
China detects African swine fever in pigs illegally transported to Guizhou2 Jun 2019China announced on Friday (31 May) it had detected the African swine fever virus in pigs being illegally transported to southwestern Guizhou province.
Vietnam culls 2 million pigs and urges whole nation to fight swine fever1 Jun 2019Vietnam said on Friday (31 May) it has culled 2 million pigs in a bid to curb an outbreak of deadly African swine fever and called on the entire nation to join the fight against the rapidly spreading disease.…
Optimising nutrition key to unlocking full benefits of immunocastration14 Jun 2019SponsoredAn alternative technique to physical castration could offer US hog producers a host of financial and management benefits - provided producers take simple steps to optimise nutrition and marketing timing.…
Thanks for the memories: highlights from our 2018 World Pork Expo coverage8 Jun 2019SponsoredPig Health Today covers some of their favourite moments from the 2018 World Pork Expo.
Early identification key to managing lameness in sow herds7 Jun 2019SponsoredLameness is one of the most common reasons for removing sows from commercial swine-production systems, yet pinpointing the cause can be complex.
Feed-mill biosecurity critical to reducing disease transmission1 Jun 2019SponsoredFeed and feed ingredients are generating a lot of interest as possible vectors in transmitting swine diseases, and based on evidence from the 2013 porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDv) outbreak, it is justified - at least to a degree.…
How to recognise skin conditions9 Nov 2018Skin 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 freedoms9 Nov 2018Freedom 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 systems9 Nov 2018Aggression 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…
Hospital pen design9 Nov 2018The 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.
