Study shows viral strain infects, circulates among swine
New research suggests that pigs may function as a transmission vehicle for a strain of the hepatitis E virus (HEV) common in rats that has recently been found to infect humans.
The Rocahepevirus...
Introduction
Food loss and waste (FLW) represent one of the most significant failures of our global food system. It is estimated that 33 to 40 % of global food production is lost or wasted along the entire supply chain, from...
The Feasibility of Feeding Altrenogest to Gilts not Responding to Boar Stimulation explores whether feeding altrenogest (Matrix®, ChronoMate®, SwineMate®) to nonresponsive gilts could improve reproductive outcomes. Altrenogest is typically used for synchronizing estrous cycles in sexually mature gilts, but...
Abstract: Enhancing disease surveillance and preparedness: An early warning tool for disease occurrence in U.S. swine breeding herds
Understanding regional disease risk is critical for swine disease prevention and control. Since 2011, the Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project (MSHMP) has...
García *1, G.; Jordà 1, R.; Alvarez 1, G.; Bernal 1, I.; Nodar 1, L.
1HIPRA, Amer (Girona), Spain
*Corresponding author: gonzalo.garcia@hipra.com
Background & Objectives
Oedema disease (OD) is an enterotoxaemia caused by Escherichia coli, which possesses adhesion factors enabling the bacteria to...
Introduction: Energy is a primary component of swine diets, contributing to growth, maintenance, reproduction, and lactation. Optimizing energy levels in feed formulations is essential for improving production efficiency while maintaining animal health. This technical paper examines the role of...
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H.H. Stein, Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Mineral nutrition in pigs has evolved significantly due to recent research, particularly with the understanding of endogenous losses of calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P)...
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Mathieu Cortyl presents a trial that confirms that an isotonic protein solution significantly reduced Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus shedding, maintained intestinal tissue integrity, and modulated the immune response and tissue repair.
Background
Anecdotally, the isotonic protein solution...
Abstract
The 2018 African swine fever (ASF) outbreak highlighted the importance of biosecurity in food production systems. Despite the significant economic impacts, the sociopsychological consequences on decision-making have been overlooked. Previous studies have focused on algebraic models and simulation-based models...
A recent technical paper by Acosta et al., presented at the AFST conference in July 2024, explores the impacts of xylanase supplementation in the diets of sows. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois, delves into...