Exudative epidermitis (EE) or “Greasy Pig” is one of the most common skin diseases encountered by suckling and weaned pigs. Clinical problems are not unusual for gilt start up herds where the passive colostrum derived maternal immunity provided from...
As we look ahead to a new year filled with opportunities and challenges, I want to take a moment to reflect on the milestones we've achieved, the lessons we've learned, and the vision we share for the future of...
In pigs, the testicle initially develops within the abdomen. Prior to birth the testicle descends via the inguinal canal into the scrotum. If the testicle fails to descend the pig is described as a cryptorchid pig or retained testicle...
Osteomyelitis is the medical term for the presence of an abscess (pus) in bone. Osteomyelitis is often related to bacterial infections that are initially established within superficial lesions that subsequently invade adjacent tissues or travel to internal organs or...
Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV-2) continues to be one of the most important pig diseases. Since 2006 when PCV-2 vaccines first became available the control of PCV-2 has been nothing less than remarkable even as the virus has been...
Why should we do post-mortem examinations in pigs? That’s the question Jeff Bergermann, Veterinary Services Manager at Zoetis Canada, posed at the start of his presentation to participants of the 2024 PSC Producer Meetings. It’s a good idea to do post-mortem...
One of the “super powers” of African Swine Fever virus (ASF) is it’s ability to survive for prolonged periods after the death of the host. When an infected wild boar dies, the virus remains infectious in the carcass and...
Sow mortality has been an increasing issue in pig production. Pelvic organ prolapses (POP) are one component of sow mortality and can include vaginal, uterine, rectal, or combinations of prolapse. The incidence of POP has increased in the USA...
Osteomyelitis is the medical term for the presence of an abscess (pus) in bone. Osteomyelitis is often related to bacterial infections that are initially established within superficial lesions that subsequently invade adjacent tissues or travel to internal organs or...
Swine are pivotal in the evolution of Influenza A Virus (IAV) due to their role as "mixing vessels" for the virus, creating novel strains with potential pandemic threats. This process involves antigenic drift in the hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase...