Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on November 15 2008 16:29

The pig industry has had multiple challenges over the past 2 to 3 years that include financial and environmental problems as well as severe challenges with respiratory disease. Porcine respiratory disease complex is a term that has been used to describe the interaction of multiple viruses and bacteria to create a severe respiratory disease. The clinical signs associated with PRDC include severe coughing, high fevers, and poor weight gain due to animals being off feed as well as difficult breathi... [More]

Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on November 03 2008 11:52

Background Staphyloccocus aureus (Staph aureus) is a bacteria found in close to 30 percent of humans. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of Staph aureus bacteria that can be found in the nasal passages and skin of up to 2.5 million people in the United States. MRSA is resistant to methicillin and in many cases to several other antibiotics. Although studies have found that 1-2 percent of the U.S. population carry MRSA, being a carrier of the bacteria does not nec... [More]

Posted by Administrator on November 02 2008 14:53

Maximizing Pork Profitability with 5$ Corn Tips For Maximizing Profitability With higher corn prices, every investment made leading to decreased attrition and improved performance is worth more to you. Herd Health is incredibly important Optimal health, clinically and subclinically is essential for optimal performance Minimize feed wastage Cheapen the rate of grain Managing diets and investing in additives that provide a positive return on investment Continue to provid... [More]