Tag: swine health

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Objectives
• 1.3 Review and history
• 1.4 Clinical Presentation
• 1.5 Necropsy
• 1.6 Rule out gastric ulcer, ileitis
• 1.7 The role of intestinal accidents
• 1.8 Laboratory assistance and other differentials
• 1.9 Other diagnostic considerations
• 1.10 Risk factors and control
• 1.11 Summary
• 1.12 References
• 1.13 Additional Reading

Originally published by the National Pork Board.

Author:
Kent J Schwartz, Iowa …

Author: Simone Oliveira, Newport Laboratories

Introduction

Haemophilus parasuis is still one of the main causes of nursery mortality in most U.S. herds [1]. Mortality rates due to Haemophilus parasuis can be as high as 10% [2], which makes this agent one of the most costly pathogens in swine production. Although a few herds experience nursery mortality solely due to H. …

• 1.1 History
• 1.2 Etiology
• 1.3 Zoonotic Potential
• 1.4 Epidemiology
• 1.5 The Disease
• 1.6 Diagnosis
• 1.7 Treatment
• 1.8 Prevention and Control
• 1.9 Summary

Originally published as PIH-131.

Authors:
Kent J. Schwartz, Iowa State University

Reviewers:
Larry Ritter, Mitchell, South Dakota;
David Striegel, Sac City, Iowa

Salmonellosis, the disease that may result from Salmonella infection, continues to have a significant economic …

Swine influenza: Clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

• 1.1 Background
• 1.2 Etiology
• 1.3 Pathogenesis
• 1.4 Clinical Signs
• 1.5 Diagnosis
• 1.6 Treatment/Prevention/Control
• 1.7 References

Originally published as a National Pork Board Factsheet.

Authors:
Sabrina L. Swenson, DVM, PhD, National Veterinary Services Laboratories, Ames, IA;
Gene A. Erickson, DVM, PhD, Rollins Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory,
Raleigh, NC

Background

Swine influenza virus …

• 1.1 Causative Agents
• 1.2 Transmission
• 1.3 Prevalence of Infection
• 1.4 Clinical Signs of Infection
• 1.5 Economic Effect
• 1.6 Diagnosis
• 1.7 Control Measures
• 1.8 Elimination of Disease

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, …

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia
• 1.3 Signs of Iron Deficiency Anemia
• 1.4 Prevention of Iron Deficiency Anemia
• 1.5 Iron Toxicity
• 1.6 Other Causes of Anemia

Originally published as PIH-34.

Authors:
Elwyn R. Miller, Michigan State University;
Duane E. Ullrey, Michigan State University

Reviewers:
Gene White, University of Nebraska;
John Ficken, lonia, Missouri

Introduction

Baby pig anemia …

• 1.1 Rodents and Swine Diseases
• 1.2 Recognizing Rodent Infestations
• 1.3 Rat and Mouse Facts
• 1.4 Rodent Control
• 1.5 Summary

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 …

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Biosecurity Considerations for the Stud Facility
• 1.3 General Inquiries for Boar Stud
• 1.4 Pre-Entry or Source Herd Inquiries
• 1.5 Isolation Procedures
• 1.6 Health Assurance of the Main Stud
• 1.7 Semen Processing Center or Lab

Originally published as a National Pork Board Factsheet.

Introduction

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

Originally published as a National Pork Board Factsheet.

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

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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 …