The hot, humid days of summer often bring the challenge of coccidiosis in pre-weaned piglets in the farrowing barn, but that challenge has now become more prevalent year-round, according to Laura Bruner, DVM, with the Swine Vet Center in St. Peter, Minnesota.
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NPPC Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Animal Health Bill
NPPC applauds the introduction of the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance and Rapid Response Act of 2023. The legislation reauthorizes animal disease prevention and management programs.
NPPC Outlines Pork Industry Priorities in House Ag Subcommittee Hearing
Scott Hays, a fifth-generation pork producer from Missouri and President of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), testified before the House Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry as part of its hearing on “A Review of Animal Agriculture Stakeholder Priorities.”
SMEC to Hold CSSC Trainings
The Swine Medicine Education Center will hold four, two-day training sessions for the Certified Swine Sample Collector program. These trainings will be geared toward individuals with limited swine experience and will include visits to breeding and grow-finish facilities.
Pigs Don’t Fly. Let’s Keep it That Way
Today’s global movements of people and pigs pose greater risks to herd health than ever before. Implementing on-farm disease prevention strategies is critical but extending biosecurity awareness off the farm is important, too.
Abstract: Bacillus subtilis: a potential growth promoter in weaned pigs in comparison to carbadox
Abstract: Bacillus subtilis: a potential growth promoter in weaned pigs in comparison to carbadox
Abstract: Duration of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae detection in pigs following purposeful aerosol exposure
Abstract: Duration of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae detection in pigs following purposeful aerosol exposure
Be Prepared: Transitioning Certain OTC Antimicrobial Products to Rx June 2023
FDA published Guidance for Industry (GFI) #263 in June 2021 which outlined a plan for transitioning certain over-the-counter (OTC) antimicrobial products for animals to prescription (Rx) status. As outlined in FDA’s Guidance for Industry (GFI) #263, FDA expects approved animal drug products containing medically important antimicrobials that are currently available as OTC products to transition to Rx status beginning in June 2023. To help prepare for this transition, FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is conducting outreach to increase awareness about this expected change.
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday – Occupational Wellbeing Tip: Create a five or ten year vision for yourself professionally and personally. Is the work you are doing moving you towards that vision?
AASV Salary Survey – Only 2 Weeks Left!
Only two weeks remain to break the record (49% set in the last salary survey) for participation in the AASV Salary Survey, and we have a ways to go! We can do it!! So far, 26% of eligible AASV members have participated, and we’re hoping for even more participation in order to generate more reliable results. If you’re one of the 241 members who have already submitted your information, thank you! For the remaining 659 eligible members, please don’t wait any longer – take a few minutes right now to complete the brief survey (no essay questions!). Your participation is important, even if your work only partially involves swine-related activities, and even if you’re not working as a traditional practitioner.