Porcine Health Management

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EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY OF THREE PROBIOTIC FEED ADDITIVES TO REDUCE SALMONELLA TYPHIMURIUM INFECTION IN EXPERIMENTALLY CHALLENGED PIGLETS

Different probiotic feed additives have been proposed to control <i>Salmonella </i>Typhimurium (ST) infection at farm level and reduce the risk for human salmonellosis. The present study investigated the efficacy of three probiotic feed additives to...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Veterinary Public Health
Affiliation
Ghent University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health

VULVAR DISCHARGE SYNDROME IN SOWS AFTER ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION 

Introduction: Vulvar discharge is frequently observed in sows with bacterial infection of the urogenital tract and cause economic losses due to reproductive failure in affected sows. Several risk factors for this condition have been described and,...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Reproduction
Affiliation
Clinic for Swine, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Switzerland

SEVERE UDDER EDEMA AS A CAUSE OF REDUCED COLOSTRUM QUALITY AND MILK PRODUCTION IN SOWS – A CASE REPORT

A piglet-producing herd in Finland suffered from inadequate milk production of sows. Investigation of the problem revealed that 35% of the sows had low water intake, constipation and excessive swelling of the udder prior and during parturition. The...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Reproduction
Affiliation
University of Helsinki, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Production Animal Medicin

BACTERIURIA IN SOWS IS ASSOCIATED WITH AN INCREASED RISK OF STILLBIRTHS  

Introduction: Previous research showed that urinary tract infections (UTI) in sows are associated with poor reproductive performance. Parameters such as farrow rate, risk of rebreed, and weaned piglets per litter has been associated with the presence of...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Reproduction
Affiliation
SEGES, The Danish Agriculture and Food Council

A COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT FARROWING SYSTEMS WITH REGARD TO THE COLOSTRUM SUPPLY OF PIGLETS

Introduction: Especially after birth, the colostrum supply of newborn piglets is of particular importance for the survival and further development of the piglets. The aim of this study was to investigate in what way the farrowing system and thus the...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Reproduction
Affiliation
Institute for Animal Nutrition, University of Veterinary Medicine

EFFECT OF TRACHEOBRONCHIAL-SWABBING AND OTHER DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS ON THE ENDOCRINE STRESS RESPONSE OF PIGS

Aware of our responsibility as veterinarians, the increasing importance of animal welfare let us consider the effect of tracheobronchial-swabbing on the welfare of pigs. Aim of the present study was to evaluate distress caused by...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Animal Welfare and Nutrition
Affiliation
Clinic for Swine, LMU Munich

EFFECT OF ZINC OXIDE AND CHLORTETRACYCLINE ON ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE DEVELOPMENT IN WEANED PIGLET

Chlortetracycline (CTC) and zinc oxide (ZnO) at pharmacological dosage are commonly supplemented in piglet diets in order to improve growth performance, through adjusting gut health and reducing diarrhea during the post-weaning period....
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Animal Welfare and Nutrition
Affiliation
Animine

REVEALING THE UNSEEN: SEVERE GASTRIC ULCERATION PROBLEMS SOLVED BY USE OF 24 H CAMERA SURVEILLANCE

A newly build finishing pig unit experienced problems with high mortality rates of 6% . Finishers were kept in large groups of 450 animals and fed liquid feed with several by-products. Flooring surface and feeding space was according to...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Animal Welfare and Nutrition
Affiliation
Wikke

IMPACT OF RUNTING ON COLOSTRUM INTAKE, SURVIVAL CHANCES AND DEVELOPMENT

Runt pigs are intrauterine growth retarded animals characterized by low birth weights (BW). They have higher mortality rates, reduced daily gain and pork quality and increased feed conversion rate. Colostrum intake (CI) is negatively correlated with BW and litter size. For current breeds, a minimum BW of 1.13 kg is needed for normal survival chances. The objective of this study was to investigate the relation between low BW, CI, mortality and development.
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Reproduction

IMPACT OF OESTRUS SUPPRESSION IN CARCASS QUALITY OF GILTS INTENDED FOR TERUEL DRY-CURED HAM PRODUCTION

Increasing fatness and avoiding puberty are desirable in gilts intended for Teruel dry-cured ham. This study was conducted to assess the impact of Vacsincel® (Zoetis), vaccine indicated for temporary oestrus suppression, on gilt genital organs and carcass fat, relative to time of second dose before slaughter.
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Reproduction
Affiliation
Universidad de Zaragoza

A CLINICAL APPROACH ON RESOLVING A PROBLEM OF NEW NEONATAL PORCINE DIARRHEA SYNDROME IN A FARROW-TO-FINISH HERD

New neonatal porcine diarrhea syndrome (NNPDS) frequently occurs in pig herds. The exact pathogenesis remains unknown, but the intestinal tract microbiota of neonatal piglets likely plays an important role. Management ways to control NNPDS outbreaks have not been widely described so far.  
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Animal Welfare and Nutrition
Affiliation
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN M.HYOPNEUMONIAE ENTERS A HERD?  LONGITUDINAL ASSESSMENT OF M.HYOPNEUMONIAE NATURAL INFECTION IN GILTS

Understanding duration of M. hyopneumoniae (Mhp) shedding in swine populations determines the the duration of herd closure for elimination and gilt exosure timing for Mhp acclimation strategies. Although shedding duration in experimentally infected pigs is known, epidemiology of natural Mhp infection remains unknown. This study describes the pattern of natrual Mhp infection and persistence in a gilt population.  
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
Carthage Veterinary Service

MINIMAL MYCOPLASMA HYOPNEUMONIAE GENETIC VARIABILITY WITHIN PRODUCTION FLOWS 

Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhp) diagnostic tools, such as Multiple Locus Variable number tandem repeat Analysis (MLVA) and P146 sequencing have been used to characterize this microorganism at the molecular level. Multiple variants have been identified by MLVA; however, the extent of genetic variability within production stages in swine flows has not been evaluated. The objective of this study was to assess the genetic variability of Mhp within swine production flows in USA.
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Herd Health Management and Economy
Affiliation
Boehringer Ingelheim

STREPTOCOCCUS SUIS (S. SUIS) ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR) GENOTYPE AND PHENOTYPE CORRELATION, AND GENOMIC SIGNATURES SUGGESTING LINKAGE OF AMR GENES.

S. suis is a significant zoonotic pathogen affecting pigs and humans. Quick and correct antimicrobial treatment implementation increases recovery chances. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can be predicted by the presence of certain genes conferring resistance. The dynamics of horizontal gene transfer often mean that AMR genes are found within the same mobile elements such as transposons.
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge

PREVALENCE OF ANTIBODIES TO ACTINOBACILLUS PLEUROPNEUMONIAE IN MULTIPLYING HERDS IN SWEDEN

Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (APP) is a common respiratory pathogen, but the incidence is generally unknown. This study aimed to screen the presence of APP in Swedish multiplying herds.
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
National Veterinary Institute, SVA