Articles - Pig health

You've probably heard that one of the ways the ASF virus can enter a country is through contaminated food. Here's why it's so risky.

In this second article Antonio Vela, Francisco José Pallarés, and David Espigares answer questions about the diagnosis, monitoring, and eradication of pleuropneumonia caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (App).

The Hungarian PRRS eradication program is based on a territorial approach as it is the only approach by which the infection or reinfection of PRRSV-free pig herds can be avoided with high probability.

The biosecurity ring analysis method is applicable on any type of farm and offers an overall perspective that helps us make organized and rational decisions.

Here are things to keep in mind when interpreting a positive or negative ELISA result.

We asked Antonio Vela, Francisco José Pallarés, and David Espigares about pleuropneumonia caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (App). In this first article, we will talk about the evolution and control of the disease.

In this last article of the series, we discuss management strategies and the vaccines available to control swine influenza.

A study reviews all ASF transmission routes described.

How to interpret a negative or positive PCR result with specific examples of what could be happening.

In spite of decades of research on S. suis vaccines, autogenous bacterins are almost the only preventive strategy available that swine producers have access to, but which are their weak spots?

A new herd, in a high density swine region, despite effective biosecurity barriers, gets infected by App

How PCR works and what to keep in mind when interpreting results.

With more herds breaking with highly virulent PRRS strains, what can we do to prevent and control infection? How does the 1-4-4 L1C strain differ?

This study evaluated samples from different European countries to estimate the incidence of E. coli, C. perfringens, Rota and coronaviruses in the faeces of piglets suffering from neonatal diarrhoea.

Regional control programs were designed for the control and eradication of different viral diseases. Why are there only a few regional control programs still active for swine worldwide?

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

This concludes our series of three articles with explanations from Alberto Garcia and Chretien Gielen about the measures to consider to reduce post-weaning diarrhea without the use of zinc oxide. We couldn't end without looking at key aspects such as the environment, water, and use of biologics.

This PRRSV strain is affecting the U.S. Understanding where these viruses come from can help us stop this cycle.

We present a biosecurity evaluation method that ensures a comprehensive review: Biosecurity in rings.

Do we know what percent of imported batches of pigs are viremic for PRRS and to which strains?

We spoke with Alberto Garcia (Inga Food SA, Spain) and Chretien Gielen (De Varkenspraktijk, The Netherlands), to discuss aspects related to weaning management and conditions.

What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose salmonellosis? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?

A 3-part series giving pig professionals the latest science and pragmatic steps to controlling the growing threat of influenza

To perform well, gilts need to develop physically and be acclimatized for the health status of the recipient farm. Dr. Clayton Johnson from Carthage Veterinary Services shares some tips about gilt acclimation.