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Lame sows show longer wean-to-first-service intervals and lower conception rates. These conditions are multifactorial, driven by genetics, rapid growth, nutritional gaps, and housing, and require a systematic, preventive approach. Dew Claw Overgrowth: Recognize and Act Dew claws normally do…
The Government Commissioner for African Swine Fever has issued Order No. 8/2026, aimed at strengthening the barriers along the A1 Bologna–Florence to limit the spread of ASF through the movement of infected wild boar. The following will be closed: access points, manholes, underpasses and bridges. …
An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) was detected on a farm with 550 pigs, located in Półkoty, Sejny commune, Sejny county, Podlaskie voivodeship. The Veterinary Inspectorate implemented measures related to the eradication of the disease including the killing and disposal of pigs, cleansing…
Since the last update on the African Swine Fever (ASF) situation, sent on 24 September 2026, the Official Veterinary Services (SVO) of the Generalitat of Catalonia reported the detection of a new outbreak, which includes a total of four cases in wild boar in the municipalities of Sant Cugat del Val…
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…
In recent years, increasing attention has been given to pig welfare, as both consumers and producers strive for higher standards in animal care. Among the welfare issues in pig farming, a condition called Porcine Ear Necrosis (PEN) continues to pose a significant challenge. This condition affects p…
Cniel is preparing to publish a brochure on lipolysis. Why focus on this criterion? Nadine Ballot, Cniel: “We are not seeing any deterioration in the results for lipolysis in bulk tank milk apart from the usual seasonal variations. In general, lipolysis increases on farms between June and August.…
Watch for pregnancy toxemia Multiparous ewes may be prone to pregnancy toxemia if they have difficulty meeting the needs of their fetuses. Body condition and feed quality should be monitored to prevent this disease. It is a metabolic disease of small ruminants in late pregnancy which is characteri…
Fowlpox is a highly contagious disease caused by avipoxvirus. Avipoxvirus belongs to the genus Avipoxvirus, subfamily Chordopoxvirinae, family Poxviridae. The virus is abundant in lesions of the skin and mucous membranes and is highly resistant to environmental conditions. It can survive for se…
Fowlpox generally occurs more frequently in autumn. It is mainly transmitted through wounds in the skin and mucous membranes, and blood-sucking insects such as mosquitoes can easily spread the disease. As autumn begins, sufficient attention should be paid to it. Treatment should mainly…
随着秋季气温持续降低，昼夜温差逐渐拉大，蛋鸡养殖迎来了呼吸道疾病的高发期，一旦防控不到位，极易引发连锁反应，造成重大经济损失。因此，提前做好呼吸道防护工作，是秋季蛋鸡养殖管理的重中之重。 一、秋季蛋鸡呼吸道疾病高发的原因 秋季蛋鸡呼吸道疾病高发，是环境、管理、病原…
Given current farming conditions and the scale of production, all of us poultry farmers attach great importance to vaccinating our flocks. However, in production practice, we have found that when different farmers use the same immunization program or the same vaccines, the flocks can show diffe…
Chicken mycoplasmosis is a disease that frequently occurs during layer farming. Mycoplasma infection is present in flocks at the vast majority of farms in China. Under normal circumstances, this disease does not cause obvious clinical signs, but it can break out when adverse stress factors occu…
Infectious bronchitis (IB) in chickens can occur throughout the year, but is more common during the cold autumn and winter seasons. During the key autumn disease-prevention period in 10 month, the day–night temperature difference increases, and the conflict between maintaining warmth and ventil…
Chicken mites are common external parasites in poultry. They mainly parasitize the feathers and skin of chickens and can occur throughout the year, with late spring and early summer being peak periods. Because awareness of parasite prevention is low and the harm they cause to production perform…
During the transition from winter to spring, the weather changes frequently, and chickens can become ill as external conditions change. When disease breaks out on a chicken farm, it can spread widely and have a major impact on farming operations. Therefore, the diagnosis and treatment of chicke…
Since the last update on the African Swine Fever (ASF) situation, sent on 8 October 2026, the Official Veterinary Services (SVO) of the Generalitat de Catalunya have reported the detection of a new outbreak, which includes a single new case in a wild boar belonging to the municipality of Molins de …
Within the framework of the upcoming annual vaccination campaign 2027 against foot-and-mouth disease and bovine brucellosis, the National Service for Agrifood Health and Quality (SENASA) established the technical procedure that the owners of cattle establishments must follow to freely select and ag…
Autumn is the season when respiratory problems are most common in broiler chicken farming. Because of the large temperature difference between day and night, broiler flocks are highly susceptible to cold-induced respiratory problems. At present, many potential stress factors in …
Prevention: During the early, middle, and late stages of free-range broiler production, proactive prevention is key to preventing parasitic diseases. Specific measures are as follows: 1, carry out deworming properly. Deworm broiler chickens for the first time one month before th…
Since 2007, African swine fever (ASF) has spread widely within Europe and beyond. Most affected countries recorded outbreaks in domestic pigs and cases in wild boar. Objective and methods: Outbreak data from 2014 to 2021 were used to investigate the seasonal pattern of ASF in domestic pigs and …
I. Ensure Effective Immunization Currently, four types of live coccidiosis vaccines are used for planned immunization on chicken farms: precocious, intermediate, and late-maturing vaccines, and a combined vaccine containing precocious, intermediate, and late-maturing strains. …
Fowlpox is a highly contagious viral disease. It tends to spread in autumn and winter, especially in damp environments where mosquitoes are abundant, as they can accelerate transmission. Therefore, preventive measures should be taken in advance during the rainy autumn season. Fo…
At a poultry farm, if you ask the staff about chicken droppings, they will know what normal droppings look like. So, when you see abnormal droppings, such as green, yellow, soy-sauce-colored, or white droppings, this suggests that the chickens may already have a disease. In this situation, if y…
