Prevention/Treatment http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/herd-health/prevention-treatment RSS Feed for Prevention/Treatment en-us Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:55:06 GMT Treatment approved for additional SRD pathogens http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/herd-health/prevention-treatment/Treatment-approved-for-additional-SRD-pathogens-188366641.html Baytril 100 (enrofloxacin) Injectable recently received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for treatment and control of swine respiratory disease (SRD) associated with bacterial pathogens Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. Hyo) and Bordetella bronchiseptica (B. bronchiseptica). Managing weanling pigs without using antibiotic growth promoters http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/herd-health/prevention-treatment/Managing-weanling-pigs-without-using-antibiotic-growth-promoters-181895861.html There is a growing market in the U.S. for pork raised without antibiotics, including certified organic pork. A researcher at the University of Illinois has created a resource to help swine producers identify strategies that they can use to manage weanling pigs without using antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs). Vitamin D essential in promoting sow health and piglet growth http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/herd-health/prevention-treatment/Vitamin-D-essential-in-promoting-sow-health-and-piglet-growth--180242451.html The changing of seasons may result in seasonal Vitamin D deficiency in sows. Research shows that supplementation of the “sunshine vitamin” becomes especially important in sow performance as the hours of natural sunlight dwindle into winter. Animal antimicrobial use today http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/herd-health/prevention-treatment/Animal-antimicrobial-use-today--179178661.html When looking at how antimicrobials are used in animals and humans, it’s important to carefully look at the differences between the groups. Antibiotic issues that need to be addressed http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/herd-health/prevention-treatment/Antibiotic-issues-that-need-addressed--179347761.html Participants at the NIAA Antibiotics Symposium yesterday were separated into more than15 small groups to identify the most important issues that need to be addressed regarding antibiotic use and resistance (in humans and animals). Approving antibiotics – what’s the problem? http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/herd-health/prevention-treatment/Approving-antibiotics--whats-the-problem-179597091.html In an era of instant-everything, it’s hard to understand why we can’t develop, research and bring to market new antibiotics for animals that can solve disease issues as well as prevent antibiotic-resistance in the human population. Antibiotic use, resistance calls for “One Health” approach http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/herd-health/prevention-treatment/Antibiotic-use-resistance-calls-for-One-Health-approach-179540021.html The message emerging from the “A One Health Approach to Antimicrobial Use & Resistance: A Dialogue for a Common Purpose” symposium, Nov. 13-15, in Columbus, Ohio, is clear: Antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance are the responsibility of all communities—human health, animal health and environmental health—and solutions will require collaboration of these health communities. 6 steps for a PRDC checkup http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/herd-health/prevention-treatment/6-steps-for-a-PRDC-checkup--179380011.html For both humans and animals the transition period from fall to winter can raise some health issues as buildings are closed up and ventilation, heating and air-quality systems are tested. For pigs, this means that porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC) can become more of a challenge. Attention to details is key http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/herd-health/prevention-treatment/179353801.html When a herd faces challenges, quick, decisive action is needed. Rosalio "Leo" Fonseca, weaned-pig specialist at New Fashion Pork in Alpha, Minn., knows the importance of good observation skills in identifying potential problems before they negatively impact pig health. What you need to know about influenza http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-resources/herd-health/prevention-treatment/What-you-need-to-know-about-influenza-177914121.html Jennifer Koeman, National Pork Board’s director of producer and public health, offers tips to protect people and pigs as influenza season gets underway. She also explains virus strains and how they get their names.