NutriQuest, a leading provider of nutrition and business consulting, research, and product development for the swine, poultry, and dairy industries, has partnered with Modulant Biosciences to develop a breakthrough technology for control of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRSv)...
Scientists at The Pirbright Institute have generated a nearly complete genome assembly for an inbred domestic pig breed, enhancing the animal’s potential use as a biomedical model for better human and animal health.
Derived from the domestic Large White pig...
As summer comes to an end and we welcome cooler temperatures, increased Clostridium prevalence also lurks around the corner. Clostridium commonly causes scours and can impact your herd in a variety of ways including stifling both growth and efficiency and increasing mortality.
Piglet Scouring
Post-farrowing...
Farmscape for September 20, 2024
Full Interview 29:56
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A participant in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's Pharmhouse Summer Student Swine Experience Program is crediting that program with introducing her to the opportunities offered by a career in...
With the global push to reduce reliance on antibiotics and zinc oxide in pig production, scientists are intensifying their search for effective alternatives to manage post-weaning diarrhea. This condition remains a significant challenge, impacting piglet health and growth.
New research...
Farmscape for September 18, 2024
Full Interview 22:13
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The Director of Animal Health Canada's Emergency Management Division says the main focus of the division right now is planning and preparedness for foreign animal disease. Animal Health Canada's Forum...
Today we are sharing a new publication from a collaboration with our colleagues at the School of Public Health and the College of Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota. In this study, Drs. Sampedro, Urriola,...
Full Interview 21:14
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Farmscape for September 12, 2024
Research underway through Swine Cluster-4 is exploring the potential of combining multiple strategies for stimulating increased sow milk production.
As part of research being conducted with support from Swine Innovation Porc...
Mosquitoes are more than a seasonal nuisance for swine producers. These pests can carry diseases, cause stress in pigs, and even lead to economic losses. Experts recommend an integrated approach to minimize the problems posed by mosquitoes and protect...
Farmscape for September 9, 2024
Full Interview 10:03
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Research conducted by Iowa State University has confirmed the presence of Porcine circovirus type 4 in the United States. Since first being described in 2019, Porcine circovirus type 4 has...