Porcine Health Management

A pig unit in Ireland expanded to 1000 sows within a year. Piglets are vaccinated against PCV-2 and EP. The breeding herd is vaccinated against PRRSv with a MLV. Weaner pigs are overstocked. There is an increase of weaners losing their body condition and abdominal panting. Wean to finish mortality ranges from 10 to 15%.

Rotavirus is a major cause of diarrhea in piglets. Rotavirus type A is the most prevalent, but other rotavirus types have been described. Rotavirus type C is the second in prevalence but its implication in digestive process could be underestimated. The objective of this study was evaluating the presence of Rotavirus type C in neonatal diarrhea on commercial pig farms in Spain.