Porcine Health Management

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Herd Health Management and Economy

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The economics of iron deficiency anemia on US swine production: An annual impact of up to 335 million US dollars

Without treatment, piglets are prone to developing severe iron deficiency anemia (IDA) within the first weeks of life. And, despite nearly ubiquitous use of injectable iron, >75% of piglets in the USA are anemic at weaning. Studies show that a piglets...
Type
Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy
Affiliation
Pharmacosmos Inc.

Evaluating a Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M.hyo) control intervention: A clinical experience

M.hyo aggravates Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex (PRDC) clinical signs, lesions and economic consequences. M.hyo vaccines are proved efficient to control Enzootic Pneumonia (EP) caused by M.hyo, though EP still occur despite vaccination. Finding...
Type
Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy
Affiliation
Thinkinpig - Consulting

Breed-to-Wean Farm Performance and PRRSv RNA Detection in Processing Fluids Over Time on a PRRS Naive Herd Vaccinated with MLV Vaccine

PRRS affects the global swine herd. At risk breeding herds use PRRS MLV vaccine to build immunity. Our purpose was to evaluate production performance and PRRSv RNA detection over time in processing fluids (PF) on an ELISA-negative (naïve) breeding herd...
Type
Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy
Affiliation
Carthage Veterinary Service

Nitrate poisoning in weaned piglets

This case report describes acute mortality of over 300 piglets in a 3200 sow farm.
Type
Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy
Affiliation
De Varkenspraktijk

The ADKAR® change management model as tool for reducing antimicrobial use by pig farmers

To reduce antimicrobial use (AMU) in pig farming, farmers have to change their way of working. It is observed that some farmers are more successful in doing so than others. It is hypothesized that successful and sustainable behavioural change can greatly...
Type
Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy
Affiliation
GD Animal Health, Deventer, The Netherlands

PROFITABILITY AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TOLTRAZURIL ADMINISTRATION PROTOCOL IN NATURALLY INFECTED PIGLETS IN BRAZIL

Coccidiosis is one of the main diseases affecting suckling piglets and is endemic worldwide. This work aimed to evaluate the profitability and economic impact of different toltrazuril administration protocols in commercial piglets.
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Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy
Affiliation
São Paulo State University (Unesp), School of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechny, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil

Mycoplasma suis associated with dysgalactia and anemia in a sow herd

A case of dysgalactia associated with Mycoplasma suis is described for a Belgian sow herd. In a 440-sow farm, clinical signs started in August when some sows showed signs of dysgalactia one week after farrowing.
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Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy
Affiliation
University of Liège, Liège, Belgium

A comparison of tracheo-bronchial swabs (TBS) and oral fluids (OF) in a longitudal fieldstudy on a farm with PRDC history supported by continuous...

Timely detection of respiratory problems in fattening pigs remains difficult, in most cases coughing is not detected until the clinical signs are already moderate to severe. In current management systems, observation of fattening pigs during an extended...
Type
Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy
Affiliation
Slingeland Dierenartsen

Pathological-anatomical findings of the locomotor system in sows found dead or euthanized

Lameness is one of the most common reasons to euthanize sows. However, lameness is a symptom, and the specific diagnosis of lame sows often remains unresolved. In many cases, post mortem examination is needed in order to get a proper diagnosis. The...
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Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy
Affiliation
Helsinki University

Network analysis of pigs movements in Argentina: basic reproduction rate in relation with of farms biosecurity

The spread of an infectious disease within the livestock population is highly determined by the network of contacts between farms. Usually, a small fraction of the population contributes disproportionately to spread the infection and therefore targeted...
Type
Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy
Affiliation
Department of Swine Medicine, La Plata National University;Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona

Microgranulated premixes improve safety of medicated feed by less dust content

The extent of carry-over and the following risk of cross-contamination of medicated premixes depend on the feed mill installation and the product features, such as the formulation and the active. The dust content of a premix is closely correlated with...
Type
Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy
Affiliation
Huvepharma NV

Hormonal and metabolic changes in sows with postpartum dysgalactia syndrome

Postpartum dysgalactia syndrome (PDS) in sows may be due to disturbances in hormonal and metabolic processes or oxidative stress during the periparturient period. Further, PDS is difficult to diagnose. This study describes the changes of cortisol,...
Type
Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy
Affiliation
Copenhagen University, Denmark

Evaluation of drinking behavior of nursery piglets to assess feasibility of using feeding bowls for oral administration of Ileitis vaccine

The oral live vaccine Enterisol Ileitis, is commonly applied via the drinking water system. In some occasions the drinking water system is not suitable for administering the vaccine. In these cases, the use of a feeding bowl can be an alternative. The...
Type
Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy
Affiliation
Boehringer Inghelheim AH NL

High prevalence of anemia in Danish piglets at weaning

It is common practice to provide piglets 200 mg of iron-supplementation at birth in Danish sow herds. Increasing litter size at birth and weaning in modern sows may have increased the necessary dose for iron supplementation. The aim of this study was to...
Type
Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy
Affiliation
Ø-vet a/s

The cause of congenital wattles in pigs

In some rare breeds of domestic pigs, such as Kunekune from New Zealand or Casertana from Italy, most of the animals show congenital wattles at the base of their throat. Wattles are supposed to be under genetic control with a Mendelian dominant mode of...
Type
Abstract
Year
2019
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy
Affiliation
Clinic for Swine, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Switzerland