Porcine ear necrosis? Rethinking ear lesions in pigs
Initial injuries at the tip of the ear are usually due to chewing behavior, while injuries at the base of the ear appear to be influenced by feeder-related bites.
Articles - Pig health
Necropsy video: Fibrinous bronchopneumonia
To complement the necropsy course, we have produced a series of videos of different processes in pigs.
What do we know about influenza's role on pig farms and its relationship with humans?
The flu is very much in the media spotlight, so we wanted to find out how much our users know about influenza's role in pigs and humans. To do this, we conducted a mini survey among our users.
When 1+1 is more than 2: interactions causing the Porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC) (3/3)
Effective PRDC control isn’t a single protocol — it’s a system. Success depends on accurate diagnosis, tailored vaccination, strong biosecurity, smart production flow, and, above all, consistent implementation. As Cano said, “Execution is everything. The best protocol won’t work if no one’s watching the barn.”
Intestinal immunity in pigs: The invisible barrier that supports health and performance
Intestinal immunity is a complex system composed of physical barriers, immune cells, receptors, and microbiota.
Update on ASF situation in Spain (20/01/2026)
An updated summary regarding the African swine fever outbreak situation in Spain.
When 1+1 is more than 2: interactions causing the Porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC) (2/3)
In this second instalment, Cano and Segalés talk about tools for detecting PRDC on farms, the factors influencing its development, and vaccination.
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Diseases manual
List of the most important diseases and conditions in pigs. Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, control and prevention of each disease are described. Some of the treatments mentioned may be prohibited in some countries. Information on all diseases to be completed in the coming days.
Atlas of pathology
This atlas of swine pathology features images of major diseases and aims to be an eminently visual and very useful tool for diagnosis. You can filter images by location and disease.
E-diagnostics
Pig disease diagnostic tool. Select the age and the most relevant signs observed and you’ll get the conditions that can potentially cause them along with their description. This tool should only be used as a guide.
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Water medication calculator
This simulator calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.