Corn is the primary grain used in pig diets and provides most energy to the diets. Because energy is the most expensive component in...
Feral swine (Sus scrofa) are an introduced species to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP), US, and serve as carriers of several diseases...
Introduction
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhyo) is the primary agent involved in enzootic pneumonia (EP) and one of the leading agents involved in Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex...
Abstract
Morbidity and mortality of respiratory diseases are linked to airway obstruction by mucus but there are still no specific, safe, and effective drugs to...
Introduction
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhyo) is the primary agent involved in enzootic pneumonia (EP) and one of the leading agents involved in porcine respiratory disease complex...
swine farms
We hope all our US readers had a great Memorial Day weekend. Today, we are talking about farm practices and flu in farm...
Abstract
The primary aim of this article is to provide an overview of several selected skin conditions in livestock species. Topics include ectoparasites in alpacas,...
Highlights
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The most common causes of clostridial diarrhea in piglets are C. perfringens type C and C. difficile .
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C. perfringens type A has...
Abstract
Research on animal health economics has emphasised the importance of accounting for the indirect economic effects of animal disease outbreaks. Although recent studies have...
Estimating hot conditions affecting pigs raised inside buildings and making modifications to reduce the risk of heat stress.
Importance of the Thermal Neutral Zone
Every so...