Abstract
Background
Accurate measurement of disease associated with endemic bacterial agents in pig populations is challenging due to their commensal ecology, the lack of disease-specific antemortem diagnostic tests, and the polymicrobial nature of swine diagnostic cases. The main objective of this...
Introduction
Neonatal diarrhea (ND) is a common occurrence on Canadian pig farms. The cause of neonatal diarrhea in piglets is often multifactorial; many infectious pathogens can contribute to diarrhea. This includes E. coli, Clostridium perfringens type A and C (CpA...
Swine Teaching and Research Center, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Kennett Square, PA, United States
Cognitive approaches are increasingly used to assess animal welfare, but no systematic review has been conducted on pigs despite their cognitive capacities. Our...
Map of Spain showing the location (provinces) of PCV-4 PCR positive wild boar (red circles) and Iberian pigs (red squares). The green circles, squares and triangles show the provinces in which wild boar, Iberian pigs and intensive breeding pigs,...
Bob Kemp, Vice President Genetic Programs and R&D
The contribution of colostrum intake to survival and development of young pigs has been known for many years. More recent research has demonstrated the importance of sufficient colostrum intake on reproductive performance....
Abstract
Foreign animal disease (FAD) preparedness is a high priority for state and federal governments to ensure the protection of the nation’s livestock industry. Highly contagious diseases such as African swine fever (ASF) have been the focus of recent advancements...
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The monophasic variant of S. Typhimurium 4,,12:i:- (MVST) is the third most commonly reported Salmonella serovar involved in human infections (8.8%) in the EU and ranks after S. Enteritidis (54.6%) and S. Typhimurium (11.4%). In Italy, in contrast, the...
Kerry Houlahan, PhD, Geneticist, Genesus Inc.
A recent summary for the USA showed that from 1993 to 2022 litter size has increased 1.1%/year which equates to 3.15 pigs per litter or a 37.9% increase (Langemeier 2023). Increasing litter size...
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Describing PRRSV whole-genome viral diversity data over time within the host and within-farm is crucial for a better understanding of viral evolution and its implications. A cohort study was conducted at one naïve farrow-to-wean farm reporting a PRRSV outbreak....
1Medicina Preventiva Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
2Veterinary Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St Paul, MN, United States
3Department of Pathology and Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Emory University,...