Higher NE content should be recommended for females slaughtered at 120kg of BW.

Under the conditions of this study, fecal shedding of TTSuV is independent of PoRVA infection in diarrheic piglets aged 1 to 3 weeks.

Even in the absence of clinical signs, growth rate and feed intake are likely to be reduced by L. intracellularis infections. There is a trend that also PCV2 infections can exert a similar negative influence.

Sows with high peripartal feeding show highest colostrum yield and better colostrum composition.

A survey of national animal influenza surveillance programmes was conducted to assess the current capacity to detect influenza viruses with zoonotic potential in animals.

Comparing different vaccination strategies against M. hyopneumoniae indicates varying levels of protection. M. hyopneumoniae is still a major problem despite the widely applied vaccination.

The esterified palm acid oils high in MAG and DAG increase saturated fatty acid deposition.

Serological data that were obtained by testing meat juice samples from various pig herds were analyzed as proof of the "meat juice multi-serology" concept.

We conclude that actions to improve animal welfare also have an economic impact as they enhance sow production. Good stockmanship and healthier animals result in more piglets born and a shorter reproduction cycle.

Low concentrations of commercial potentiated ZnO is effective in against of ETEC-challenged weaning pigs.

The information synthesized is expected to open new avenues for a large scale use of insect products as animal feed.

Farms that use living animals for the exposure to gilts during the acclimatization and farms that had increased number of weaned piglets per sow and year were less likely to test positive for M. hyopneumoniae and less likely to develop clinical symptoms of EP in fattening pigs.

From 2011 to 2013, the French network for the surveillance of influenza viruses in pigs (Résavip) has made it possible to conduct 629 visits in 476 farms.

The results obtained at the commercial growing-finishing farms show that in uncontrolled conditions the water disappearance and manure production are significantly influenced by the drinker type.

Fatty acid composition of pork lean and fat may be altered by reducing dietary CP and supplementing AA.

A total of 152 pork samples were collected in markets and supermarkets in Ho Chi Minh City. Antimicrobial susceptibility of the isolates to antimicrobial agents was determined.

Anterior teats appear to contain more IgA and IgG than the posterior ones in sows.

This work represents the first report of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis from caseous lymphadenitis lesions in Black Alentejano pig and alerts for the importance of the establishment of suitable control and sanitary management practices

Respiratory and diarrhoeal conditions were mentioned most frequently (>60 per cent) for antibiotic prescribing in pigs.

High inclusion of wheat-corn DDGS reduces growth performance and ATTD of energy in growing pigs.

Reducing post-mating feed intakes to maintenance levels impaired embryo survival.

Co-infection with PRRSV enforces clinical signs of PMWS, the influence of other viral co-infections is not clear.

Bacillus licheniformis and Sodium Butyrate may reduce the colonization of Salmonella in piglets.

Possible modifications to farm type and pig flow should be considered when constructing IAV control and prevention strategies.

A single descendant of a PVL-positive methicillin-sensitive ancestor circulating in sub-Saharan Africa rose to become the dominant CA-MRSA clone in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Fruity flavor inclusion is better accepted by sows and piglets than sodium butyrate.

An Italian study investigated the intestinal bacterial diversity of healthy pigs with different susceptibility to ETEC and fed different Trp levels.

Results suggest that clinical outbreaks of A. pleuropneumoniae are unlikely to be caused only by spread of the pathogen by clinically diseased pigs.

High inclusion of citrus pulp improves palatability of pork products but decreases pig performance.

Boar contact is an effective method to stimulate oestrus within 26 days of farrowing in both lactating and weaned sows.

Dietary novelty may be a method to stimulate early exploratory behaviour, feed intake and performance.

The results indicates no evidence of infectivity of the PEDV RNA in the SDPP lot utilized.

Taken together, swab samples could be recommended as a pragmatic approach to sample fallen wild boar.

Camelina cake may be an alternative energy source for swine diets but with low digestibility of AA and CP.

Pigs can readily induce adaptive mutational changes to a precursor pandemic-like virus to transform it into a highly virulent and infectious form akin to that of the pandemic H1N1/2009 virus.

Stevia rebaudiana, Citrus sinensis and extracts of hot-flavored spices did not induce beneficial effects on post-weaned piglets.

Data on this article provide proof of concept that contaminated feed pellets (complete feed) can serve as a vehicle for PEDV infection of naïve pigs using natural feeding behavior.

The authors have demonstrated that PEDV can become airborne, remain infectious while suspended in the air, and that PEDV genetic material can be transported long distances following natural infections.

Zinc oxide may help to reduce intestinal inflammation in weanling piglets.

This benefit for the offspring highlights the potential of oral immunisation of sows against C. suis as a possible passive vaccination strategy for new born piglets against this important pathogen.

Hydrolyzed feather meal is a good AA source for growing pigs but, has to supplemented with Lys and Trp to alleviate their deficiency.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different induction protocols when applied on d114 of gestation.

These results provide practical information for treatment of M hyorhinis infection in pigs.

Supplementation of citric acid improves the absorption of dietary Ca, P and protein.

The presence of pathogens in feral pigs in such close proximity to commercial piggeries could pose a biosecurity risk.

Researchers from Wageningen University explain that a number of important characteristics of European pigs have Asian origins.

Pig performance an carcass quality are not affected by the source of starch used in growing diets.

The aim of the present study was to determine risk factors for lameness development within the first days of group-housing, with a focus on housing conditions, management and post-mixing aggression in sows.

The survival of A. pleuropneumoniae was investigated under controlled laboratory conditions.

Ad libitum feeding during the peripartal period limits excessive loss of body reserves improving litter growth and weaning weight.

The goals of this study were to characterize influenza infections in Minnesota pigs and assess biosecurity measures used by swine workers.

Vaccination may affect strain diversity and immune escape through recombination and point mutation.

The use of new fibre sources may reduce the dry matter and energy digestibility in pigs.

The findings demonstrate strong association between heavy metal tolerance and antimicrobial resistance, particularly among Salmonella serotypes important in public health.

These findings illustrate the importance of maternal infection, despite robust anti-PCV2 immunity, in early infection of newborn piglets.

Use plant extract could enable piglets to better withstand the infections that are often associated with weaning.

Under the conditions of this study, plasma transfer alone does not improve survival of LBW piglets.

Factors related to external and internal biosecurity and to the control of inside climatic conditions should be considered together when implementing programmes to better control SIV infections.

Using by-products from food industry can reduce the feed costs without affecting pig performance or meat quality.