Flies, an organism to keep under control
Fly control should not be limited to the summer months, as it plays a significant role in disease transmission and the well-being of people and animals.
Articles - Pig health
Diarrhea in neonatal piglets: Causes and principal agents
Neonatal diarrhea is a common and often frustrating pathology, Today, four swine specialists give us their opinions about this problem, sharing their knowledge and point of view from different geographic locations.
On-farm vaccine handling (II): Storage
Do's and don'ts of vaccine storage regarding location, temperature control, maintenance, and traceability.
Clinical case: FMD in a pig farm
On the finisher sites, the farmer noticed that the growing pigs in all the farm sheds had become dull and lame.
Necropsy manual: Sample collection and laboratory submission
After interpreting the lesions we must proceed to sample collection.
Necropsy manual: Examining organs (II)
In the fifth installment of the manual we address the examination of the organs of the abdominal cavity.
On-farm vaccine handling (I): Transport and on-farm reception
To ensure vaccines work properly, we must carefully control certain critical points in their handling.
Necropsy Manual: Examining organs (I)
In the fourth installment of the manual, we address examining the thoracic cavity organs.
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African Swine Fever
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
Necropsy manual: Necropsy of a piglet in the supine position
In the first two installments, we covered necropsy in lateral decubitus. In this third installment, we will look at necropsy in the supine position
Necropsy manual: Necropsy of a piglet in lateral decubitus (II)
In this second installment, we cover extracting the tongue, trachea, lungs, and heart in one piece. We will extract the organs of the abdominal cavity, both the digestive system and the urinary and genital tracts. In the head, we will access the nasal turbinates, brain, and cerebellum.
Post farrowing fever control to maximize feed intake in sows during lactation
Why is it important to take sow temperatures after farrowing? How does feed intake affect litter size?
Practical approach to the critical control points of post-weaning diarrhoea on the farm
Enric Marco sums up the essential points to control post-weaning diarrhoea in our farm.
Why does good cleaning and disinfection matter on pig units?
To many pig producers cleaning and disinfection is a chore they view as an expensive tedious burden.
Recommendations for the prevention of african swine fever in at-risk countries II
In this second part the actions described are the ones needed when the disease is already in the country.
ELISA assay as a diagnostic tool (2/2): Interpreting results
Here are things to keep in mind when interpreting a positive or negative ELISA result.
Drugs and Needle sticks present unintended health hazards for swine producers and workers
By far, the most common and most obvious health hazard to producers and workers is accidental needle sticks. This article will focus on accidental needle sticks, what risks they present, and how to prevent them.
Water medication calculator
Simulator that calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.
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ELISA assay as a diagnostic tool (1/2): Basics and uses
How well do you understand ELISA testing? This is how it works, what it detects, and how to interpret results.
The farm with ideal biosecurity (1/2)
In this article, we look at which elements of biosecurity should be considered in the design of a sow farm, although they are applicable to any farm.
Ideal biosecurity for pig farms (2/2)
Preventing the entry and spread of diseases should be an objective on any swine farm, so adequately designing biosecurity aspects is key. In this article, we continue to discuss biosecurity measures with two experts: Lara Ruiz and José Casanovas.
Practical tips for making a diagnosis
Never forget the basics: recommended reading for all young vets and those not so young!
Occupational disease risks for handlers of pigs and pork
Most infections with occupational diseases occur at slaughter, when humans handle potentially infected meat or body fluids. We’ll introduce two major ones here: erysipelas and S. suis infection.
Necropsy manual: Necropsy of a piglet in lateral decubitus (I)
This new section, coordinated by the pathological anatomy team of the University of Cordoba, Spain, will show us, in a very visual and practical way, how to perform a necropsy on a pig.
Vaccine myths and misconceptions
Answers to a series of frequently asked questions regarding vaccine usage and their interaction with the immune system.
Elements involved in gut health
Main elements that can be found in the digestive environment and how they are involved in gut health.
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Recommendations for the prevention and control of african swine fever in at-risk countries I
ASF spreads mainly through the movement of infected pork and other animal products, as well as live animals, which includes wild boar.