Streptococcus suis (S. suis) continues to be a health problem in pig production on a global basis. S. suis serotype 2 is a frequently isolated serotype globally but within regions a number of other serotypes can present a significant...
Haemorrhagic bowel syndrome (HBS) is globally recognized as a sporadic cause of death in finishing pigs. Mortality rates have occasionally been reported to be as high as 7%. Affected pigs do not normally exhibit any clinical signs before being...
Porcine circovirus 2 (PCV2) emerged as a clinical issue presenting as Post-Weaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS) in some isolated regions during the 1990’s. Although most DNA viruses have a reputation of being more genetically stable than their RNA cousins...
Porcine ear necrosis (PEN) has been a problem in pig production since it was first described in the mid 1980’s. Careful observation will reveal that PEN is initially associated with raised red areas of inflammation visible in the epidermis...
Erysipelas continues to be a cause of economic losses to the pig industry on global basis. The challenges with Erysipelas can “ebb and flow” over time. In Ontario, Erysipelas can contribute to losses at all stages of production and...
There was a time when Influenza Type A -swine (IAV-s) would enter a naïve pig herd, infect every pig at the same time, stop shedding in a short time frame as active antibodies increased in all (or almost all)...
Salmonella spp. continues to be the most common bacterial organism identified in food borne illness in Canada. There were 4,826 notifications provided in 2022, representing 39% of all isolates reported to National Enteric Surveillance Program (NESP). Salmonella Enteritidis (1,840...
Exudative epidermitis (EE) or “Greasy Pig” is one of the most common skin diseases encountered by suckling and weaned pigs. Clinical problems are not unusual for gilt start up herds where the passive colostrum derived maternal immunity provided from...
As we look ahead to a new year filled with opportunities and challenges, I want to take a moment to reflect on the milestones we've achieved, the lessons we've learned, and the vision we share for the future of...
In pigs, the testicle initially develops within the abdomen. Prior to birth the testicle descends via the inguinal canal into the scrotum. If the testicle fails to descend the pig is described as a cryptorchid pig or retained testicle...