Articles - Pig health

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?

Expert insight on the choice of strategy in controlling the spread of ASF.

Biosecurity is becoming increasingly important for disease prevention. In this article, we discuss how a biosecurity improvement plan can be organized.

What samples should be taken for the new PRRS categories according to the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) guidelines?

France and Luxembourg are in the firing line to be the next European countries invaded by ASF after its confirmation in Germany in 2020, says one of Europe’s most experienced specialists on the disease.

Why is it important to take sow temperatures after farrowing? How does feed intake affect litter size?

An outbreak of edema disease was treated with fasting and antibiotic therapy, but in subsequent batches these measures were no longer successful. The outbreak progresses and it was observed that when animals are medicated, either orally or parenterally, mortality increases both in number and speed.

Preventing the entry and spread of diseases should be an objective on any swine farm, so adequately designing biosecurity aspects is key. In this article, we continue to discuss biosecurity measures with two experts: Lara Ruiz and José Casanovas.

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

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

We review what's new in the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) guidelines, which include new monitoring techniques and expanded and modified categories.

In this article, we look at which elements of biosecurity should be considered in the design of a sow farm, although they are applicable to any farm.

In March 2021, a high percentage of severe lameness appeared in 12 to 17-day-old piglets, approximately 20% of the piglets present.