Mycoplasmal Pneumonia of Swine

Contents

Originally published as PIH-29.

Authors:
Eileen L. Thacker, Iowa State University;
Brad J. Thacker, Iowa State University;
L. Kirk Clark, Purdue University

Reviewers:
Clyde and Connie Fischer, Optima, Oklahoma;
Calvin and Lisa Nichols, …

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)

Pig in a pen.

Authors: Jeff Zimmerman, Iowa State University; David Benfield, The Ohio State University; Jane Christopher-Hennings, South Dakota State University; Scott Dee, University of Minnesota; Greg Stevenson, Purdue University

Introduction

In 1987, a new reproductive and respiratory disease of pigs was recognized in the United States. A specific causal agent could not be identified at the time, so the syndrome was called …

Controlling Rats and Mice in Swine Facilities

Contents

Originally published as PIH-107.

Authors:
Robert M. Timm, University of California;
Rex E. Marsh, University of California – Davis;
Scott E. Hygnstrom, University of Nebraska – Lincoln;
Robert M. Corrigan, Richmond, Indiana

Reviewers:
Bob and Diane Bell, Camden, Arkansas;
Bob …

Biosecurity and Health Assurance at a Boar Stud

Contents

Originally published as a National Pork Board Factsheet.

Introduction

Preventing the introduction of disease agents is a continuous challenge for pork producers …

Injection Reference for Swine

Originally published as a National Pork Board Factsheet.

Figure 1

Subcutaneous (SQ): Deposits the Drug Under the Skin

  • Inject only into clean, dry areas.
  • Use the loose flaps of skin in the flank and elbow of small pigs.
  • Use the loose skin behind the ear of sows.
  • Slide needle under the skin away from the site of skin puncture before depositing the

Minimum Withdrawal Times for Swine

Originally published as a National Pork Board Factsheet.

As with all lists of this nature, it is accurate as best we can complete as of 8/1/02. This is only a partial list of approved medications that have preslaughter withdrawal times in swine.There are other approved medications that have a zero day withdrawal. Withdrawal times may change. Consult the label for …

Genetic Parameters and Their Use in Swine Breeding

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Originally published as a National Swine Improvement Federation Factsheet.

Authors: Joe Cassady, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC; O. Wayne Robison, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Reviewers: Rodger K. Johnson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; James Schneider, Babcock Swine Inc., Holmen, WI.

Introduction

The …

Understanding Hog Production and Price Cycles

Originally published as PIH-119.

Authors: Gene A. Futrell, Iowa State University; Allan G. Mueller, University of Illinois; Glenn Grimes, University of Missouri

Reviewers: John Dunbar, University of California; Larry and Mary Metz, London, Arkansas; W. Randy Walker, University of Florida; Richard L. Trimble, University of Kentucky

Hog production and price cycles have been a part of the U.S. hog industry …

Sow Housing Options for Gestation

Originally published by the National Pork Board.

Authors: Jay D. Harmon, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department, Iowa State University; Donald G. Levis, Ohio Pork Industry Center, The Ohio State University

Reviewers: Ted Funk, University of Illinois; Tim Safranski, University of Missouri

Introduction

Housing for gestating sows is very important to promote productivity, longevity and welfare of sows. There are many …

Baby Pig Management – Birth to Weaning

Originally published as PIH-18.

Authors: Duane E. Reese, University of Nebraska Thomas G. Hartsock, University of Maryland; W. E. Morgan Morrow, North Carolina State University

Reviewers: Duane Miksch, University of Kentucky; Tilford R. Cline, Purdue University

Good care and management in the farrowing quarters has a major influence on the number of liveborn piglets that are weaned and on how …

Classical Swine Fever (CSF)

In the US, Classical Swine Fever (aka Hog Cholera) is considered a foreign animal disease. Where it exists around the world, it affects only pigs and wild boars.  Characteristic signs of the disease, such as fever and bleeding under the skin, can resemble other diseases, making it important to accurately diagnose. It was first described in the US, but has …