Andrea Pitkin

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6 Articles

Dr. Andrea Pitkin, DVM, MS is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine (2011) and Graduate School (2009). She did her master's work on PRRSv biosecurity, researching routes of viral transmission and intervention strategies. Currently, Dr. Pitkin is with PIC as a Health Assurance Veterinarian, overseeing health of multiplication herds in the US. She, and her husband Paul, live in South Dakota with their three boys.

Andrea Pitkin 6 Articles

How is PRRS perceived across the world? How is it managed?

Key swine veterinary practitioners describe the “PRRS-ception” of this disease in the most important pork producing regions.

Tail biting: how is this problem perceived across the world? Are we ready to stop docking tails?

The authors share their experience on tail biting risk factors identification as well as the production of non-docked pigs.

Health Article

Gilt acclimation to PRRS virus (1/2). Are there different approaches for different regions?

What is the preferred exposure method?, and the best status of the incoming gilts?, should they be raised on-farm or purchased?, … Veterinary practitioners from Germany, North America, China, and Spain share their opinions.

Management Article

Tail biting outbreaks: strategies to minimize the problem and on-going preventative measures

The authors share their strategies in the face of tail biting outbreaks as well as on-going preventative measures.

Health Article

Gilt acclimation to PRRS virus (2/2). Steps to meet the challenge

Four veterinarians talk about gilt acclimation: programs they put in place, how the immune status is measured and special management scenarios for introducing those gilts into the main herd.