Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus outbreak reported in Iowa

PEDV has been endemic in Europe and Asia but has not been present the US.

New screening method detects, differentiates five pig diseases in a single run

Real-time PCR system detects porcine circovirus 2 (PCV-2), pseudorabies virus (PRV1), porcine parvovirus (PPV) and swine torque teno viruses 1 (TTSuV1) and 2 (TTSuV2).

Porcine stress syndrome linked to genetic mutation

Stress-related issues cost the US pig industry $50 million per year

Pig veterinarian to receive Science in Practice award at Leman Swine Conference

Lisa Tokach, D.V.M, researches pig diseases and nutrition.

Companies form joint livestock vaccine venture

VaxLiant will try to modernize how animal vaccines work.

Irish pig farms facing PRRS outbreak

Ireland’s largest pig semen producer is investigating how blue ear disease entered its facility.

Study focuses on treating, preventing light pig syndrome

The Newcastle University study is looking to develop treatments for light pigs that will decrease the deficit in their growth.

New disease danger in feral pigs

Pig antimicrobials update—what is going on in EU?

A look at the current situation regarding livestock antibiotics in Europe and what is to come.

Pigendef project aims at selection against genetic defects in pigs

First results show promise, will lead to marker assisted selection against congenital defects