Edgar Wayne Johnson (†)

Senior Technical Consultant at Enable AgTech Consulting - China Author

109 Followers 5 Articles

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, 1980.
BS. in Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, 1978.
BS. in Biology, University of Evansville (Indiana), 1976.
Post-Graduate Studies in Swine Production Ecology, University of Illinois, 2003-05 (Nutrition, Physiology, Pathobiology, Mathematics, Statistics)

Professional experience

1980-present Consulting service to swine producers. Teaching swine disease in Progressus Agri- School in 2017, 2018, 2019. Enable AgTech Consulting
University of Illinois Executive Veterinary Program for Swine Consultants, 1991-1993.
Licensed Veterinarian in the State of Illinois.
Member American Association of Swine Practitioners 1978 to 2005, re-joined in 2016.
Food Animal Computing Technologies (Facts 95) Conference, Orlando, March 1995
Visiting Foreign Expert, China Agricultural University, Dec. 1996 to March 1999
Visiting Foreign Expert, Guangdong Pig Industry Association, Mar. 1999 to Feb. 2001

Recent Awards

China Pig Welfare Association Service Award, 2013.

China Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Association “China’s Top Ten Innovators” - 2017

Updated CV 23-Nov-2021

Edgar Wayne Johnson (†) 109 Followers 5 Articles

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LAMP: A simple, rapid, inexpensive alternative to PCR?

With a sensitivity and specificity comparable to that of PCR, LAMP reaction can be done on-site in the field for practical “Point-of-Care” results with minimal waiting.

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Figure 1. Piglet with fever >40° C, incoordination, trembling, depression and diarrhea.

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Getahvirus (GETV), an emerging arboviral cause of reproductive losses and perinatal mortality in China-Asian pig production

Should we be worried? Read the on-farm accounts of how this mosquito-borne virus caused reproductive issues and perinatal mortality in China.

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Figure 1. The farm visit. James Herriot said to the farm veterinarian, "You must attend!"

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Practical tips for making a diagnosis

Never forget the basics: recommended reading for all young vets and those not so young!

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Clinical case: Unusual ocular manifestation of pseudorabies in suckling piglet

A farm in China observed ocular infection in piglets with pseudorabies virus (Aujeszky's disease), a manifestation of the disease not previously reported.

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Photo 2. Hemorrhage and necrosis in gastrohepatic lymph node.

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ASF diagnostics - More than reading a lab result

PCR results are diagnostic test results, not a diagnosis. The diagnostician is an investigator and should employ all of the tools at his command. An expert with experience in China reviews how ASF should be diagnosed.

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Edgar Wayne Johnson (†)

LAMP: A simple, rapid, inexpensive alternative to PCR?

Getahvirus (GETV), an emerging arboviral cause of reproductive losses and perinatal mortality in China-Asian pig production

Practical tips for making a diagnosis

Clinical case: Unusual ocular manifestation of pseudorabies in suckling piglet

ASF diagnostics - More than reading a lab result

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