The UMN Swine Group is taking a break from blogging to wish everyone “Happy Holidays.” Thanks for reading our blog and we hope that you are enjoying the season ☃️❄️🛷☕🧣
We will be back on Friday, January 3rd.
This is our Friday rubric: every week a new Science Page from the Bob Morrison’s Swine Health Monitoring Project. The previous editions of the science page are available on our website.
László Búza, István Szabó, Jr., László Gombos, László Varga, Veronika Szűr-Gombos István Szabó share their key findings from Hungaria’s PRRS eradication program impact on the environment.
Continue reading “Environmental Impact of the Hungarian Swine Sector during the PRRS Eradication Program with Full Herd Replacement (2014–2022) Focusing on the proactive veterinary medicine and vets’ decisions’ environmental consequences”Podcasts are a perfect way to get caught up with new swine information! We are presenting you the latest episode from “At The Meeting.”
In this episode of At The Meeting, Dr. Cesar Corzo, Leman Chair in Swine Health and Productivity at the University of Minnesota, takes a close look at the ongoing challenges and advancements in eliminating porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). Drawing on years of monitoring data and biosecurity enhancements, Dr. Corzo highlights the industry’s progress in managing PEDV and shares insights into the potential for a nationwide elimination effort.
Continue reading “The Path to PEDV Elimination: A podcast”This is our Friday rubric: every week a new Science Page from the Bob Morrison’s Swine Health Monitoring Project. The previous editions of the science page are available on our website.
Xiao Zhou, Beatriz Garcia-Morante, Alison Burrell, Carla Correia-Gomes, Lucía Dieste-Pérez, Karlijn Eenink, Joaquim Segalés, Marina Sibila, Michael Siegrist, Tijs Tobias, Carles Vilalta, and Angela Bearth examine swine veterinarians’ current technology practices and needs in this week’s Science Page.
Continue reading “How do pig veterinarians view technology-assisted data utilization for pig health and welfare management? A qualitative study in Spain, the Netherlands, and Ireland”Podcasts are a perfect way to get caught up with new swine information! We are presenting you the latest episode from “At The Meeting.”
In this episode of ‘At The Meeting,’ Dr. Pete Thomas, Director of Health Services at Iowa Select Farms, offers valuable insights into managing porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) in the swine industry. He covers the creation of a specialized task force by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, focusing on biosecurity measures, the economic challenges posed by PED, and the journey toward eradicating the disease. Join us to hear about innovative practices that are shaping the future of swine health. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!
Continue reading “PED Elimination Strategies: A podcast”