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View article: Establishment of Immune Biobank for Vaccine Immunogenicity Prediction Using In Vitro and In Silico Methods Against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus
Establishment of Immune Biobank for Vaccine Immunogenicity Prediction Using In Vitro and In Silico Methods Against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Open
Background/Objectives: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) remains one of the most economically significant pathogens in the global swine industry. Despite the availability of commercial vaccines for over three deca…
View article: Effects of Indoor Temperature, Relative Humidity, and Carbon Dioxide Conditions on Wean-to-Finish Swine Survivability
Effects of Indoor Temperature, Relative Humidity, and Carbon Dioxide Conditions on Wean-to-Finish Swine Survivability Open
In swine production, it is broadly recognized that ventilation rates and indoor environmental conditions influence pig productivity. However, sparse scientific data are available on the combined effects and potential interactions of these …
View article: Establishment of Immune Biobank for Vaccine Immunogenicity Prediction Using <em>In Vitro</em> and <em>In Silico</em> Methods Against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus
Establishment of Immune Biobank for Vaccine Immunogenicity Prediction Using <em>In Vitro</em> and <em>In Silico</em> Methods Against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Open
Background/Objectives: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) remains one of the most economically significant pathogens in the global swine industry. Despite the availability of commercial vaccines for over three deca…
View article: Effect of intramuscular treatment with different iron dextran dosages and non-inferiority study to gleptoferron
Effect of intramuscular treatment with different iron dextran dosages and non-inferiority study to gleptoferron Open
Background Prevention of iron deficiency in suckling piglets by intramuscular injection of a standardized amount of iron dextran or gleptoferron in the first days of life can lead to over- or underdosage with respective health risks. Curre…
View article: 105 Water quality analysis and flow rate comparison between wean-finish swine barns
105 Water quality analysis and flow rate comparison between wean-finish swine barns Open
Water is an essential nutrient to sustain life and a vital component of biological functioning, impacting regulation of pig body temperature along with transporting nutrients to the body. Drinker availability, position, design, water flow …
View article: The effects of feeding sows at onset of farrowing supplemental energy (blend of carbohydrates and glycerol) on farrowing kinetics and piglet vitality
The effects of feeding sows at onset of farrowing supplemental energy (blend of carbohydrates and glycerol) on farrowing kinetics and piglet vitality Open
Delivering piglets is one of the most energy-demanding activities sows undergo in their lifetime. Sows can have myometrial contractions from 2 to 12 h before the first piglet is expelled as well as a nest-building behavior. Thus, when the …
View article: Swine Medicine Education: A Survey of North American and Caribbean Veterinary Colleges Curricula
Swine Medicine Education: A Survey of North American and Caribbean Veterinary Colleges Curricula Open
Numerous demands on the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine training program have the potential to reduce the amount of time allocated to food animal species in general, including swine medicine, despite it being a key component of veterinary ed…
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: 6 Comparison of Ammonia Concentrations Between Flush and Pull-Plug Waste Management Systems in Wean-Finish Swine Barns
6 Comparison of Ammonia Concentrations Between Flush and Pull-Plug Waste Management Systems in Wean-Finish Swine Barns Open
Pig manure contains a wide variety of corrosion-inducing chemicals such as ammonia. Ammonia production and its release are influenced by temperature and moisture in the barn environment. Increased concentrations of ammonia can negatively a…
View article: DEVELOPMENT OF LABORATORY AND POINT OF CARE DETECTION PLATFORMS FOR COVID-19 NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODIES AND IMMUNE STATUS
DEVELOPMENT OF LABORATORY AND POINT OF CARE DETECTION PLATFORMS FOR COVID-19 NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODIES AND IMMUNE STATUS Open
View article: Testable Candidate Immune Correlates of Protection for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Vaccination
Testable Candidate Immune Correlates of Protection for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Vaccination Open
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is an on-going problem for the worldwide pig industry. Commercial and experimental vaccinations often demonstrate reduced pathology and improved growth performance; however, speci…
View article: Peripheral glycemia and farrowing traits in pigs: An observational study
Peripheral glycemia and farrowing traits in pigs: An observational study Open
View article: Peripheral Glycemia and Farrowing Traits in Pigs: An Observational Study
Peripheral Glycemia and Farrowing Traits in Pigs: An Observational Study Open
View article: Estrus Synchronization of Replacement Gilts Using Estradiol Cipionate and PGF2α and Its Effects on Reproductive Outcomes
Estrus Synchronization of Replacement Gilts Using Estradiol Cipionate and PGF2α and Its Effects on Reproductive Outcomes Open
In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of using estrogen-induced prolonged luteal function followed by prostaglandin F2 alpha (PGF2α) treatment to synchronize estrus in gilts. On day12 of the estrus cycle (D0 = first day of standing…
View article: Heterologous vaccine immunogenicity, efficacy, and immune correlates of protection of a modified-live virus porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus vaccine
Heterologous vaccine immunogenicity, efficacy, and immune correlates of protection of a modified-live virus porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus vaccine Open
Although porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) vaccines have been available in North America for almost 30 years, many vaccines face a significant hurdle: they must provide cross-protection against the highly diverse …
View article: Altrenogest Supplementation during Early Pregnancy Improves Reproductive Outcome in Pigs
Altrenogest Supplementation during Early Pregnancy Improves Reproductive Outcome in Pigs Open
Progesterone plays an important role in initial conceptus development and in a successful pregnancy, but results related to progesterone or its analogues (altrenogest) supplementation in early pregnancy of pigs are conflicting. The present…
View article: The sow microbiome: Current and future perspectives to maximize the productivity in swine herds
The sow microbiome: Current and future perspectives to maximize the productivity in swine herds Open
The development of new generation sequencing methods and the reduction in the cost per base sequenced over the past few years is drawing the attention of the pig industry to microbiome understanding and modulation. In recent years, there h…
View article: The importance of optimal body condition to maximise reproductive health and perinatal outcomes in pigs
The importance of optimal body condition to maximise reproductive health and perinatal outcomes in pigs Open
Overnutrition or undernutrition during all or part of the reproductive cycle predisposes sows to metabolic consequences and poor reproductive health which contributes to a decrease in sow longevity and an increase in perinatal mortality. T…
View article: Challenges and opportunities in modern swine veterinary education
Challenges and opportunities in modern swine veterinary education Open
IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to veterinary education. As the public health situation worsened, veterinary colleges and schools across North America adapted rapidly to continue teaching and mentoring th…
View article: Comparative effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at castration and tail-docking in neonatal piglets
Comparative effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at castration and tail-docking in neonatal piglets Open
This study assessed the efficacy of meloxicam, flunixin, and ketoprofen in piglets undergoing routine castration and tail-docking. Six-day-old male piglets (8/group) received one of five randomized treatments: intramuscular saline (SAL PRO…
View article: Late gestation hemoglobin concentrations in sows: Predictor for stillborn piglets
Late gestation hemoglobin concentrations in sows: Predictor for stillborn piglets Open
This study examined the association between hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations in sows and the number of stillborn pigs. Based on late gestation Hb concentrations, the number of prepartum and intrapartum stillborn pigs was greater (P < .001) i…
View article: The Local and Systemic Humoral Immune Response Against Homologous and Heterologous Strains of the Type 2 Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus
The Local and Systemic Humoral Immune Response Against Homologous and Heterologous Strains of the Type 2 Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Open
The humoral immune response plays a crucial role in the combat and protection against many pathogens including the economically most important, highly prevalent, and diverse pig pathogen PRRSV – the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syn…
View article: Maternal Autogenous Inactivated Virus Vaccination Boosts Immunity to PRRSV in Piglets
Maternal Autogenous Inactivated Virus Vaccination Boosts Immunity to PRRSV in Piglets Open
Maternal-derived immunity is a critical component for the survival and success of offspring in pigs to protect from circulating pathogens such as Type 2 Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV-2). The purpose of this stu…
View article: Altrenogest during early pregnancy modulates uterine glandular epithelium and endometrial growth factor expression at the time implantation in pigs
Altrenogest during early pregnancy modulates uterine glandular epithelium and endometrial growth factor expression at the time implantation in pigs Open
This study evaluated the effects of supplying altrenogest from day 6-12 of pregnancy on the endometrial glandular epithelium, corpora lutea (CL) morphology, and endometrial and CL gene expression. A total of 12 crossbred females (Landrace …
View article: Effects of uterotonics on farrowing traits and piglet vitality: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Effects of uterotonics on farrowing traits and piglet vitality: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Maternal Autogenous Inactivated Virus Vaccination Boosts the Piglet Humoral and Cell-Mediated Immunity to PRRSV via Transfer of Neutralizing Antibodies and Interferon-Gamma Producing B Cells
Maternal Autogenous Inactivated Virus Vaccination Boosts the Piglet Humoral and Cell-Mediated Immunity to PRRSV via Transfer of Neutralizing Antibodies and Interferon-Gamma Producing B Cells Open
Maternal-derived immunity is a critical component for survival and success of offspring in pigs to protect from circulating pathogens like Type 2 Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV-2). The purpose of this study was …
View article: Assessment of hemoglobin concentration in relation to sow reproductive stage and parity
Assessment of hemoglobin concentration in relation to sow reproductive stage and parity Open
The study objective was to determine if sows are anemic at any reproductive stage or parity. Hemoglobin concentrations were determined for 2683 sows from 11 farms. The overall trend was for hemoglobin concentrations to peak during mid-gest…
View article: Comparative Plasma and Interstitial Fluid Pharmacokinetics of Meloxicam, Flunixin, and Ketoprofen in Neonatal Piglets
Comparative Plasma and Interstitial Fluid Pharmacokinetics of Meloxicam, Flunixin, and Ketoprofen in Neonatal Piglets Open
Piglet castration and tail-docking are routinely performed in the United States without analgesia. Pain medications, predominately non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are used in the EU/Canada to decrease pain associated with processing…
View article: Supplying sows energy on the expected day of farrowing improves farrowing kinetics and newborn piglet performance in the first 24 h after birth
Supplying sows energy on the expected day of farrowing improves farrowing kinetics and newborn piglet performance in the first 24 h after birth Open
View article: Supplemental progesterone during early pregnancy exerts divergent responses on embryonic characteristics in sows and gilts
Supplemental progesterone during early pregnancy exerts divergent responses on embryonic characteristics in sows and gilts Open