Porcine Health Management

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Herd Health Management and Economy

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HEMOGLOBIN CONCENTRATIONS IN RELATION TO REPRODUCTIVE STAGE AND PARITY IN SOWS

The iron demands of sows and hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations typically are ignored in pork production. Therefore, this study evaluated Hb concentrations in different parities of sows at various stages of reproduction. <strong>Materials & Methods:</strong>The cross-sectional study included 2685 sows from 11 different farms (2400-4000 sows/farm) in two states (North Carolina and Indiana) in the USA. Approximately 250 blood samples were collected from 10 sows/parity/stage on each farm. Stages were defined as early, mid, and late gestation, and early and late lactation.
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Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS FOLLOWING PORCILIS® PCV M HYO VACCINATION

Although the efficacy of a new vaccine is thoroughly proven prior to being marketed, follow-up on efficacy after large-scale use in the field is important. The aim of this Danish historical study was to evaluate the effect of Porcilis® PCV M Hyo during the weaning period. Material & Methods Retrospectively, production data like mortality, feed conversion rate (FCR) and average daily gain (ADG) were collected from Danish weaning herds vaccinated with Porcilis® PCV M Hyo. Data from one year prior to initiation of vaccination was compared to data from one year after fully-implemented vaccination.
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Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

BIOFILM IN WATER PIPES: EVALUATION METHOD OF ELIMINATION DURING SANITATION PROCEDURE IN POST-WEANING UNIT

Background and Objectives Pickling of water pipes during sanitation to eliminate biofilm is not common in pig production, whereas it is systematic in poultry breeding. FT22, FT37 and ATP are good indicators of biofilm in water pipes. This field study aims to show the interest of: Applying peroxide stabilized by silver nitrate (HYDROCARE®) to eliminate biofilm of water pipes. Using on ATP-metry method to estimate efficiency of the cleaning Material and Methods This comparative study is conducted on 8 French farms, between April and May 2017. Water is sampled at the beginning and at the end of the pipe before cleaning during sanitation in post-weaning unit before cleaning.
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Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

EAR NECROSIS IN GROWERS RELATED TO STRAY VOLTAGE? A CASE REPORT

Ear necrosis is a common issue on French farms. Effects on pig performance are usually moderate, still the pathology is stressful for farmers and may raise welfare concerns. Moreover, in some cases large numbers of pigs are affected, with extensive lesions, leading to dramatic consequences. Little is known about etiology and risk factors. This case aims to show the possible implication of stray voltage.    
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Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

ANALYSIS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF LUNG LESIONS THANKS TO THE CEVA LUNG PROGRAM (CLP) AFTER SETTING UP A NEW VACCINE AGAINST ENZOOTIC PNEUMONIA (HYOGEN®)  

Natural infection of growing pigs in farms due to Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae can result in substantial losses in the growth performance. It is possible to evaluate the incidence and severity of those infections by scoring bronchopneumonia lesions in slaughter pigs. Ceva Lung Program (CLP) is an efficient tool to follow the evolution and the prevalence of enzootic pneumonia. Material and methods The aim of the study was to validate the change of the vaccine plan with a new Mycoplasma vaccine, Hyogen® by measuring the consequences in reducing the lung lesions and the potential economic benefit.
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Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

EVALUATION OF A NEWLY KIT, MULTIPLEX REAL-TIME RT-PCR METHOD FOR THE DETECTION OF SWINE CORONAVIRUSES (PEDV, TGEV AND SDCOV)

The coronaviruses, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV), and porcine delta coronavirus (PDCoV) are causative agents for gastrointestinal diseases in pigs. All three coronaviruses show similar initial clinical signs, but treatments and remediation may be different for each. Tests specific for each of these can advise the course followed, greatly aiding herd management. The Applied Biosystems™ VetMAX™ PEDV/TGEV/SDCoV Kit is an assay that detects and differentiates the three coronavirus species in a single reaction mix.
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Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

EFFECT OF A SEAWEED-CLAY COMBINATION ON THE NEONATAL DIARRHEA IN PIGLETS RAISED IN DIFFERENT MANAGEMENT CONDITIONS

Neonatal diarrhea is one of the most frequent problem in newborn piglets in the world. It can result in high mortality and morbidity if it’s not properly managed. Moreover, neonatal diarrhea leads to an over use of antibiotics. In this context, Olmix developed a new product (Seagut Paste) with 3 synergistic actions: protect the digestive tract via marine algae extract (MSP®MUCIN) and specific clay, balance gut flora and maintain homeostasis. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the capacity of this product to keep good health status of newborn piglets in case of neonatal diarrhea in different field conditions.
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Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT FEED PROGRAMS ON SECOND LITTER SYNDROME IN AFTER FIRST WEANING TO SECOND PARITY SOWS

Introduction: It is well known that second parity sows may have low farrowing rate or low reproduction performance. Furthermore, it made a negative impact on farm productivity. Hence, improving reproductive performance of second parity sows might improve farm productivity. This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of different feed programs on reproductive performance, litter performance and second litter syndrome in after first weaning to second parity sows. Material & methods: The experiment was started when sows in the first weaning, and a total of 52 sows, average body weight (BW) of 173.4 kg, were allotted to one of four treatments based on BW and backfat thickness with 4 treatments and 13 replicates.
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Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

EFFECTS OF FEEDING FREQUENCY DURING EARLY GESTATION ON REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE IN GESTATING SOWS

Introduction: Our research group has been used daily once feeding to gestating sows from 35 day for saving labor and its cost. The period of once daily feeding in previous study was the day after pregnancy checking (35 day) due to concerns about conception and pregnancy in early gestation. To improve once daily feeding scheme, this study was conducted to evaluate the effects of feeding frequency during early gestation on reproductive performance in gestating sows. Material and Methods: A total of 40 multiparous sows (Yorkshire x Landrace, average parity 4.1) were used in this experiment.
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Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

A NORWEGIAN PROJECT STUDYING OUTBREAKS OF ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISEASE IN FATTENING PIGS

Introduction The Norwegian pig population has a favorable health status when viewed in an international perspective. The population is free from Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and several viral agents [(PRRSV, PRCV, SIV (except H1N1pdm09)] involved in respiratory infections in pigs. However, over the last four years, there has been an increase in reported cases of acute respiratory disease in the Norwegian pig population. The project aims to investigate the etiology and risk factors of outbreaks of respiratory disease in Norwegian pig herds.
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Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

INVESTIGATION OF PORCINE RESPIRATORY DISEASE COMPLEX (PRDC) OUTBREAKS AT POST-WEANING IN FARMS FROM WESTERN FRANCE USING A NEW BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE TECHNIQUE  

Recently, a French swine practitioner developed a bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) sampling method that uses two catheters and can be performed on live, unsedated pigs without causing undue stress. The trachea is accessed via the mouth. In its diagnostic support services to practitioners, Zoetis’ technical service in France implemented this sampling method in the field when requested by practitioners. The experience from  31 farms with respiratory disease post- weaning in 2015-2016 is summarized.
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Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF A SINGLE SHOT VACCINATION AGAINST SWINE ENZOOTIC PNEUMONIA, WITH HYOGEN®, IN A FARM PRODUCING HEAVY PIGS IN ITALY

Enzootic pneumonia (EP) remains one of the major conditions affecting pigs’ respiratory health and farms’ economic efficiency. Vaccination against <i>M. hyopneumoniae</i> is proven to be beneficial for controlling EP and the related reduced feed efficiency and high medication cost. The aim of this study was to evaluate the economic benefits of applying a single vaccination against EP, with Hyogen®, compared to applying double vaccination with vaccine A, in a farm producing heavy pigs in Italy. Material and methods A commercial two site farm was selected for the trial.
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Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

A NEW APPROACH TO DETECT REPRODUCTIVE DISEASE OUTBREAKS USING SOW PRODUCTION RECORDS. A FOCUS ON PRRSV

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRSV) is a viral disease with negative impact on sow reproduction, being associated to a decrease in the number of born alive piglets (NBA) and an increase in the number of lost piglets (NLP). It is of interest to quickly assess whether a farm is under a PRRSV outbreak situation. The aim of this research work is to develop a new method to distinguish between healthy and disease phases in PRRSV positive and negative farms using performance data.   Material & Methods NBA and NLP records from a farm were used.
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Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

EFFECT OF FARM MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES ON THE PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE IN A PORCINE REPRODUCTIVE AND RESPIRATORY SYNDROME (PRRSV) VIRUS INFECTED FARM USING PDP MODELS

Several strategies to control PRRSV have been described such as implementing a gilt acclimation protocol, a PRRSV vaccination program for gilts and sows and to control the spread of pathogens in suckling pigs. In this context, the impact of management procedures, focus on limiting the transmission of infectious agents through the population (non-mixing litters and limit cross fostering), has not been deeply analyzed. The aim of this research work is to use PDP models to decipher the impact of different management decisions on the epidemiology of PRRSV under field conditions.  
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Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy

 ARE PIGS WITH IRON DEFICIENCY LESS ABLE TO PRODUCE ANTIBODIES IN RESPONSE TO VACCINATION COMPARED TO PIGS WITH ADEQUATE IRON STATUS? 

Iron deficiency is common among newly weaned fast growing pigs and it is possible iron status is associated with immune function. Pigs are often vaccinated at weaning for diseases they will face in the grower stage of production. The objective of this research trial was to determine if antibody production in response to vaccination against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is affected by the iron status of pigs at the time of vaccination. Material and Methods: Three different iron treatment groups were created.
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Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy