Porcine Health Management

Chosen Topics:

Herd Health Management and Economy

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Estimating the costs of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) at individual farm level using a tailor-made mathematical model

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is among the diseases with the highest economic impact in pig production worldwide. Losses due to the disease were estimated as high as 560 Mio. US$ per year in the USA. Yet, the economic impact of the disease at farm level is not well understood as, especially in pig herds chronically infected with PRRS virus, the losses caused are often not obvious for farmers and veterinarians
Type
Abstract
Year
2016
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

Effect of trimming long toes of sows on longevity, productivity, and economic return

Trimming long toes has become a topic of interest for improving sow retention and herd productivity. However, there is limited scientific evidence that trimming long toes in commercial sow farms results in improved productivity and therefore is economically justified. Therefore, the objective was to evaluate the effects of trimming long toes, overgrown heels and long dewclaws on sows and the impact this has on longevity and productivity to determine economic return.
Type
Abstract
Year
2016
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

Association between biosecurity, productivity and antimicrobial use in Danish pig herds

Biosecurity is a key element of good farming practice and considered important to prevent disease spread within and between pig herds. Increased prevalence of disease in a pig herd usually results in decreased productivity and increased use of antimicrobials. One prevention strategy is to increase the focus on biosecurity. However, how effective is this?
Type
Abstract
Year
2016
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

Why do neonatal piglets get diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea during the first week of life is a big concern in many Danish pig herds - not least since the suspected introduction of “New Neonatal Diarrhoea Syndrome.” The study investigates pathogens and management-factors associated with these problems.
Type
Abstract
Year
2016
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

The prevalence and trends of economically important production diseases in Northern Ireland

Abattoir surveillance data is an important tool for disease monitoring and the detection of animal welfare conditions. The Northern Ireland voluntary pig health scheme, co-ordinated by Pig Regen, has recorded the presence of macroscopic lesions detected in the pluck and on the skin of slaughter pigs since 2005.
Type
Abstract
Year
2016
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

Virtual farrowing unit – increase piglet survival rate in a game-­based setting

Incorrect procedures performed by farm workers or veterinarians can be costly and may jeopardize animal welfare. In the education of both veterinary students and farm workers, practical training is sparse and hands-­‐on clinical skills can be difficult to  obtain. Game-­‐based virtual training facilities are interactive and require participation as well as student decisions.
Type
Abstract
Year
2016
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

Risk factors for the different causes of piglet neonatal mortality in French farms

Neonatal mortality is one of the main issues of concern for the pig industry worldwide, resulting in decreased sow performance and significant economic loss. Although the issue of neonatal mortality has been explored previously, the variability in methodology makes it difficult to reach general conclusions. The relative proportions of each cause of death need to be identified.
Type
Abstract
Year
2016
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

Influence of gestation housing system on sow health and the transfer of maternal  immunity to the neonate

Although the conventional housing on slatted floor remains predominant in European pig farms, a variety
 of alternative housing systems exists for gestating sows. The consequences of these different environments 
on health of the mothers and on the immunity they transfer to their progeny remain  poorly known. 
Type
Abstract
Year
2016
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy