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PCV2 and Mycoplasma Vaccine comparison in a midwest swine herd
A swine veterinarian investigated the comparative benefit of a two-dose Myco Silencer® ONCE and Circumvent® PCV vaccination program versus a one-dose Suvaxyn® PCV2 and RespiSure-ONE® program.
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Slaughter health checks: 2010 findings
Slaughter health checks can be a valuable tool for providing a better understanding of a herd’s overall health status. A slaughter health check involves evaluating pigs at the slaughter plant for disease lesions including pneumonia,mainly due to Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (mycoplasma),liver scarring due to roundworm larval migration, atrophic rhinitis (AR) and mange. Evaluating pigs at slaughter enables assessment of disease levels in “normal” pigs, unlike necropsy examinations which focus on evaluating lesions in “sick” pigs.
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Slaughter health checks Still a valuable tool
A slaughter health check involves evaluating pigs at the slaughter plant for disease lesions, pneumonia mainly due to Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, liver scarring due to ascarid (roundworms) larval migration, atrophic rhinitis and sarcoptic mange.
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The P’s of Safe and Effective Vaccination with Circumvent PCV-M
Proper handling, management and planning help ensure safe and effective vaccination with Circumvent PCV M. To ensure safe and effective vaccination with Circumvent PCV M, follow these management tips.
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WTO rules against U.S. COOL program
A World Trade Organization panel has issued a preliminary ruling on the case that Canada and Mexico filed against the U.S. country-of-origin-labeling law, charging that the mandatory rule violates WTO trade standards.
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