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Along with the diphtheroid foci, or "button ulcers", other lesions are also observed such as edema in the mesocolon, a lesion that can also be observed in pigs of this age, in other diseases such as Clostridioides difficile infection or edema disease.
The Costa Rican Chamber of Pig Producers (CAPORC) called for strengthening animal welfare, biosecurity, and good management practices on pig farms in Costa Rica. According to the Chamber, disease prevention and the proper use of veterinary medicines are essential components of comprehensive health …
Flérida Izquierdo has joined Ceva Santé Animale as Swine Marketing & Technical Manager. A veterinarian by training, she has more than twelve years of experience in animal health and agrifood, gained in roles combining technical expertise, marketing and business development, in France and internatio…
Farm description The farm is a conventional farm with external replacements located in Piedmont, Italy in an area with a high pig density. The nearest farm is about 500 meters away. The farm consists of about 300 sows with Danish genetics that are inseminated with Talent sire line organized…
Common problems in weaned piglets in autumn Diarrhea rates in piglets increase in autumn. The temperature drops considerably from the hot summer to the cool autumn, and the difference between day and night can reach 10℃, which can easily cause diarrhea in weaned piglets and affect their gro…
Recently, many small-scale pig farmers have reported being hit again byAfrican swine feverSome pig farms have had to depopulate their herds to limit losses, while large-scale pig companies are also facing pressure from the outbreak. Disruptions caused by the outbreak have prompted some farmers to b…
Porcine proliferative ileitis is a chronic intestinal disease that occurs frequently and is easily overlooked during the nursery and finishing stages on large-scale pig farms. It does not cause widespread, rapid deaths, but it continuously damages the intestinal mucosa and reduces digestive and abs…
I. Clinical signs and harmful effects of pica in pigs Recently, many pig farmers have asked about problems such as piglets biting tails and fighting, sows biting piglets, and pigs eating afterbirth. These are all forms of pica in pigs! Pica refers to affected pigs licking or chewing things that…
In terms of animal welfare legislation, Latin America has made progress in issuing regulations adapted to each country’s conditions. However, implementation levels vary depending on the commitment and enforcement efforts of the different sector stakeholders, primarily authorities and producers. The…
Respiratory diseases are one of the problems that have the greatest impact during the finishing period because: They are typically recurrent pathologies. They tend to have a significant impact on antibiotic use, as they often affect larger animals with high water intake. Furthermore…
What daily measurements and timeline help a veterinarian assess a sudden appetite change? Share record-keeping practices only; do not recommend medicines or doses to other farms.
A useful first discussion is about observations, not remote diagnosis. Which animals are affected, when did signs begin, and what changes in feed, housing or visitors should be recorded before a local veterinary call?
