Abstract: Modified multiplex PCR for serotyping and pathotyping of Streptococcus suis
Introduction. Streptococcus suis is a zoonotic pathogen that causes invasive infections in humans who have been in close contact with infected pigs or contaminated pork-derived products. There is currently no consensus on...
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Sow mortality continues to be a significant cause of decreased revenue, concern for animal welfare, and diminishedemployee morale industry-wide. With 2023 sow mortality rates rising...
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Weaning is a crucial phase of swine production marked by a multitude of biological and environmental stressors, which have a significant impact on immediate postweaning behavior and feed intake (FI). During this time, the piglet’s gastrointestinal (GI) system is...
Journal of Animal Science, volume 65 Supplement 1 (1987) page 230-231T.Grandin, I.A.Taylor, S.E.Curtis and I.A.Taylor, University of Illinois, Urbanan-Champaign. U.S.A.
The purpose of this experiment was to determine if environmental enrichment would produce calmer, less excitable pigs.
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What if a PCR test could give us some information regarding the viability of the pathogen targeted? This new publication from the MycoLab led by Dr.s Albert Canturri and Maria Pieters, is sharing the development of a new mRNA-PCR...
A study by the Torremorell group was recently published in the Preventive Veterinary Medicine Journal. In this publication, Dr. Jorge Garrido-Mantilla et al. evaluated if piglets put together with a nurse sow were more likely to be influenza A...
Nicholas Dee1 Karyn Havas2 Apoorva Shah3 Aaron Singrey4 Gordon Spronk2 Megan Niederwerder5 Eric Nelson4 Scott Dee
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Viruses of veterinary significance are known to survive for extended periods in plant-based feed ingredients imported into North America. To reduce the likelihood of...
Recently a high-protein distillers dried grains (HP-DDGS; ProCap DDGS, Marquis Energy, Hennepin, IL) was developed and the HP-DDGS has greater concentrations of CP and fat, but contains less fiber compared with conventional DDGS, which may affect the digestibility of...
The role of Chromium (Cr) in humans and livestock has been studied over the last five decades, but its supplementation in swine diets is relatively new. This essential trace mineral has a significant impact on glucose metabolism by facilitating...
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The causes of Post-Weaning Diarrhea (PWD) are multifactorial and the exact cause may not be clearly identified (Fig. 1). However, the occurrence of PWD in pigs involves interactions between the sow, piglet, environment, ETEC or EPEC...