Authored by Tom Weber Ph.D., and Michael Edmonds Ph.D. of Kent Nutrition Group
Average finishing pig mortality continues to increase (4.6% in 2012 vs. 5.2% in 2022; Metafarms, 2021). This industry-wide increase in finishing mortality may be due to several...
Introduction
When designing grazing systems for outdoor pigs, consider the natural behavior of this species. In addition to their trampling and rooting activities that can destroy the vegetative ground cover and alter the soil, the selection of dunging areas can...
Background & Objectives
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic and wild pigs, responsible for massive losses with a mortality rate that can reach 100% in pig populations and that can have serious economic consequences ...
Farrowing can be a stressful process for both caretaker and the sow involved. Understanding how to use pharmaceutical technologies that supports the farrowing process will aid you and your veterinarian in reducing farrowing stress in your swine herd.
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Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 2M2, Canada
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Groupe de Recherche et d’Enseignement en Salubrité Alimentaire (GRESA), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 2M2, Canada
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Swine and Poultry...
Iowa State University scientists are leading a new study to mine the intricate content of pigs’ blood cells to improve selection for disease resilience.
“We’re looking for new, more effective ways to measure and predict different traits in pigs, especially...
Abstract
Low feed consumption during the first 3 d post-weaning disrupts nutrient intake and results in what is commonly known as a post-weaning growth check. While most pigs recover from this initial reduction in feed intake (FI), some pigs fail...
Introduction
A common procedure for vaccine administration for pigs has been the needle-syringe device, with intramuscular administration. However, this method is considered to be potentially painful to animals 1,2. As a consequence of a painful vaccination process, the animals...
Spray dried plasma (SDP) is a highly digestible, high-protein ingredient widely used in feed for weaned pigs. The benefits of SDP on growth performance, gut function, and immunity are well known. Previous studies demonstrated that feeding SDP improved mucosa...
ABSTRACT
African swine fever virus (ASFV) is the etiological agent of a highly lethal hemorrhagic disease in domestic pigs and wild boars that has significant economic consequences for the pig industry. The type I interferon (IFN) signaling pathway is a...