Posts Tagged ‘pig farm’

Associations between antimicrobial exposure and resistance in fecal Campylobacter spp. from grow-finish pigs on-farm in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada.

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Associations between antimicrobial exposure and resistance in fecal Campylobacter spp. from grow-finish pigs on-farm in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada.

Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7N 5B4. leigh.rosengren@vetepi.com Abstract Campylobacter spp. (n = 405), isolated from the feces of apparently healthy grow-finish pigs in 20 herds, were tested for susceptibility... (Continue reading)

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Replication, Pathogenicity, Shedding, and Transmission of Zaire Ebolavirus in Pigs

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Replication, Pathogenicity, Shedding, and Transmission of Zaire Ebolavirus in Pigs

Reston ebolavirus was recently detected in pigs in the Philippines. Specific antibodies were found in pig farmers, indicating exposure to the virus. This important observation raises the possibility that pigs may be susceptible to Ebola virus infection, including from other... (Continue reading)

Oink Outings give Minnesota pig farmers an opportunity for consumer conversations

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Oink Outings give Minnesota pig farmers  an opportunity for consumer conversations

  Oink Outings give Minnesota pig farmers an opportunity for consumer conversations Why do pigs roll in the mud? How many pigs are on your farm? What do pigs eat? Do pigs come from eggs?Minnesota pork producers are being asked... (Continue reading)

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Minnesota pork producing families look forward to seeing you at the Minnesota State Fair

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Minnesota pork producing families look forward to  seeing you at the Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota pork producing families look forward to seeing you at the Minnesota State Fair Pork recipe booklets, handy kitchen utensils, pig coloring books and a sow and piglets can be found at the Minnesota Pork Board’s exhibits during the Minnesota... (Continue reading)

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Nebraska Pork Hog Blog Archives

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Nebraska Pork Hog Blog Archives

State Fair Birthing Pavilion is off to a good start 30 08 2010 By Kyla Wize, NPPA Youth Leadership and Events Speacilist, Hello everyone! The Nebraska State Fair opened its gates for the first time in Grand Island on Friday, August... (Continue reading)

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