A look into veterinary training, education and leadership development was another topic discussed at the recent Boehringer Ingelheim Swine Health Seminar held in Orlando, FL. Dr. Jim Lowe, Lowe Consulting, headlined that conversation as he shared insights into making the animal health profession stronger for the future. “I really need to credit my co-authors on this, Dr. Aldridge and Dr. … Read More
Doing What is Right for the Pig
Animal welfare continues to be at the forefront of discussion throughout the swine community. And Dr. Angela Baysinger’s talk at Boehringer Ingleheim’s Swine Health Seminar hit on just that. Pig welfare and doing what is right for the pig centered discussion on crates and pain mitigation in castration and tail docking. I had a chance to speak with Dr. Baysinger … Read More
2015 BIVI PRRS Research Awards Announced
The threat from new or evolving swine diseases reminds producers and veterinarians of the critical role ongoing research plays in helping find solutions to problems that reduce production and profitability. When it comes to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), time has proven there are no easy, simple or quick solutions. For the past 12 years, the Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, … Read More
BIVI Launches Site for PED Management
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc is proud to announce their launch of SOURCE, a management protocol for vets and producers that will serve as an information resource in their fight against and prevention of the porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus. The site is live and can be found at www.PEDreSOURCE.com. According to Greg Cline, DVM, technical manager for enteric disease products … Read More
PED Update at BIVI Swine Health Seminar
One of the hottest topics in the swine industry continues to be the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) virus. So, naturally it was the center of Dr. Joe Connor’s presentation during Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc.’s (BIVI) annual Swine Health Seminar. Dr. Connor serves as President of Carthage Vet Services and focused on what we’ve done correctly, what we’ve done wrong and … Read More
Shape the Discussions & Frame the Questions
On the eve of the 46th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. hosted their 2015 Swine Health Seminar. The one-day event was packed with information for veterinarians and producers. First to take the stage was Dr. Peter Kristensen, Director PIC Europe at Genus. He shared insights into Europe and North America’s regulatory and … Read More
Zoetis Selects Grant Recipients for PEDv Research
Zoetis has awarded research grants to Suidae Health and Production and to Iowa State University to discover solutions that can help improve control of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) in breeding and farrowing herds. “We were interested in proposals that help discover novel approaches for optimizing the immune response of sows and gilts to help control PEDv,” said Steve Sornsen, … Read More
Genome Alberta Attacks PED Head On
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) first struck the U.S. swine industry in April 2013 and then hit Canada in January 2014. 8 million pigs of died in the U.S. and over 70 cases reported in Canada. “A Canadian effort has been launched to understand and stop the disease to protect the young pigs and to aid the pig industry in North … Read More
Higher Parity Sows Eat Less, Need More Nutrients
A new study from the folks at Purina shows that higher parity sows eat less, but they require higher nutrient levels in the food they do eat. The study says for producers to get the most out of the older sows, feed consumption should be monitored for any needed adjustments to what’s in the feed. “All age groups typically consume … Read More
Make Plans to Attend Missouri Pork Expo
The 2015 Missouri Pork Expo is set for Feb. 10-11 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia. Tim Safranski, University of Missouri Extension state swine specialist, says this year’s expo offers programs for everyone in the hog industry. “There is an event called ‘In the Show Ring’ aimed largely at the youth show-pig folks,” Safranski says. “Individual Pork Quality … Read More