Articles - Pig health

How well do you understand ELISA testing? This is how it works, what it detects, and how to interpret results.

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

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

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.

The ban on the use of zinc oxide starting June 2022 makes it necessary to review and improve many aspects of weaning, especially in its early stages. With Alberto García and Chretien Gielen we address key management points for successful weaning without the use of zinc oxide.

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

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

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.

The pros, cons, and current limitations of using black soldier fly larvae as an alternative protein source.

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