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View article: Field Study on Sow Mortality in 15 Belgian Pig Farms
Field Study on Sow Mortality in 15 Belgian Pig Farms Open
Sow mortality is a critical issue in intensive pig farming, impacting animal welfare, farm sustainability, and profitability. This study investigated the occurrence and causes of sow mortality on 15 Flemish sow farms, focusing on managemen…
View article: Porcine ear necrosis in nursery piglets is preceded by oral manipulations of the ear
Porcine ear necrosis in nursery piglets is preceded by oral manipulations of the ear Open
Background Porcine ear necrosis (PEN) is characterized by dry crusts on the ear tip. The crusts often progress to moist and bloody lesions and may lead to partial loss of the ear tissue. The cause and pathophysiology of PEN are unknown. Sk…
View article: Infectious Agents Associated with Abortion Outbreaks in Italian Pig Farms from 2011 to 2021
Infectious Agents Associated with Abortion Outbreaks in Italian Pig Farms from 2011 to 2021 Open
The present study retrospectively analyzed the infectious agents associated with 829 abortion outbreaks occurring from 2011 to 2021 in northern Italy. Foetuses were subjected to necropsies, and organ samples were analyzed by direct PCR to …
View article: Exploring the Genetic Diversity of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in Pigs with Pneumonia and Pleurisy at Slaughter
Exploring the Genetic Diversity of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in Pigs with Pneumonia and Pleurisy at Slaughter Open
Mycoplasma (M.) hyopneumoniae is the key pathogen of the porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC) and contributes to pleurisy in pigs. Due to its limited metabolism and laborious cultivation, molecular tools are useful for diagnosis. Thi…
View article: A Comprehensive Review on Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus with Emphasis on Immunity
A Comprehensive Review on Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus with Emphasis on Immunity Open
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is one of the most important pathogens in pig production worldwide and responsible for enormous production and economic losses. PRRSV infection in gestating gilts and sows induces…
View article: Effect of Simultaneous Dietary Supplementation of Betaine, Selenomethionine, and Vitamins E and C under Summer Conditions in Growing–Finishing Pigs
Effect of Simultaneous Dietary Supplementation of Betaine, Selenomethionine, and Vitamins E and C under Summer Conditions in Growing–Finishing Pigs Open
Heat stress in pigs negatively affects welfare, health, and performance. Osmoprotectants and antioxidants may alleviate oxidative damage during hot periods. We investigated whether an additive-enriched feed can reduce negative effects in p…
View article: PRRSV-Vaccinated, Seronegative Sows and Maternally Derived Antibodies (II): Impact on PRRSV-1 Vaccine Effectiveness and Challenge Outcomes in Piglets
PRRSV-Vaccinated, Seronegative Sows and Maternally Derived Antibodies (II): Impact on PRRSV-1 Vaccine Effectiveness and Challenge Outcomes in Piglets Open
Vaccination against the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRSV) is widely practiced in both sows and piglets. However, it has been shown that multivaccinated sows sometimes lack a detectable antibody response, testing s…
View article: Getting clues from nature: the impact of grass hay on suckling piglets’ gastrointestinal growth and colonic microbiota
Getting clues from nature: the impact of grass hay on suckling piglets’ gastrointestinal growth and colonic microbiota Open
Introduction The effect of dietary fiber on pig production has been extensively evaluated. Inspired by observations of the diet of wild, young piglets, this study aimed to examine the possibility of feeding grass hay to suckling piglets be…
View article: Effect of Pig Synthetic Pheromones and Positive Handling of Pregnant Sows on the Productivity of Nursery Pigs
Effect of Pig Synthetic Pheromones and Positive Handling of Pregnant Sows on the Productivity of Nursery Pigs Open
Weaning is one of the most important stress events in the life of pigs, increasing the risk for health problems and reduced performance. The release of pheromones in pig stables can be considered an environmental enrichment and alleviate t…
View article: Urolithiasis Problems in Finishing Pigs
Urolithiasis Problems in Finishing Pigs Open
This paper describes cases of urolithiasis in fattening pigs on two farms (A and B). Bladder rupture due to urethral obstruction with calculi was the principal finding during the necropsy of the pigs. An in-depth diagnostic examination was…
View article: PRRSV-Vaccinated, Seronegative Sows and Maternally Derived Antibodies (I): Impact on PRRSV-1 Challenge Outcomes in Piglets
PRRSV-Vaccinated, Seronegative Sows and Maternally Derived Antibodies (I): Impact on PRRSV-1 Challenge Outcomes in Piglets Open
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) remains an infectious agent with high importance in the swine industry. In this study, the influence of maternally derived antibodies (MDAs) on an experimental PRRSV-1 challenge i…
View article: The role of Helicobacter suis, Fusobacterium gastrosuis and the pars oesophageal microbiota in gastric ulceration in slaughter pigs receiving meal or pelleted feed
The role of Helicobacter suis, Fusobacterium gastrosuis and the pars oesophageal microbiota in gastric ulceration in slaughter pigs receiving meal or pelleted feed Open
This study investigated the role of causative infectious agents in ulceration of the non-glandular part of the porcine stomach ( pars oesophagea ). In total, 150 stomachs from slaughter pigs were included, 75 from pigs that received a meal…
View article: Abortion and fetal death in sows
Abortion and fetal death in sows Open
Abortion in sows or the expulsion of foetuses between days 35 and 109 of gestation results in major financial losses. Abortion is the result of maternal failure due to factors interfering with either the endocrine control of pregnancy or c…
View article: Association between Enzootic Pneumonia-like Lung Lesions and Carcass Quality and Meat pH Value in Slaughter Pigs
Association between Enzootic Pneumonia-like Lung Lesions and Carcass Quality and Meat pH Value in Slaughter Pigs Open
Although the prevalence of respiratory diseases in slaughter pigs ranges from 19% to 74% and continues to be an important concern for swine herds worldwide, only a few studies have investigated the relationship between respiratory disease …
View article: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Creep Feeding Effects on Piglet Pre- and Post-Weaning Performance
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Creep Feeding Effects on Piglet Pre- and Post-Weaning Performance Open
In the present systematic review and meta-analysis, we evaluated the effects of providing piglets with creep feed during lactation on piglet pre- and post-weaning performance. A total of 20 articles met the inclusion criteria. Creep feedin…
View article: Optimizing internal biosecurity on pig farms by assessing movements of farm staff
Optimizing internal biosecurity on pig farms by assessing movements of farm staff Open
For internal biosecurity, it is important to separate different age groups in a pig farm and to stick to specific working lines when visiting the barns. Currently, there is no research on the movements of farm staff on pig farms. The objec…
View article: Follow-Up of PRRSv-Vaccinated Piglets Born from PRRSv-Vaccinated, ELISA-Seropositive and ELISA-Seronegative Sows
Follow-Up of PRRSv-Vaccinated Piglets Born from PRRSv-Vaccinated, ELISA-Seropositive and ELISA-Seronegative Sows Open
Vaccination against the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv) is widely used to prevent production losses in the swine industry. In this study, piglets born from both PRRSv-vaccinated ELISA-seropositive sows (E+ pigle…