Tim Snider

Introduction:PEDV and PDCoV entered the US in 2013 infecting 56% of the sow herds. The PIC multiplication system totaling 92,000 sows in North America had accumulated a record of minimal impact from PRRS or M. hyopneumoniae in past years; but from November 2013 to April 2014, 47% of the breeding herds became infected with PEDV and/or PDCoV. Likely because of their remote location and biosecurity, ...

Introduction: Euthanasia of pigs on farms is a common and inevitable process for the well-being of the animals. The American Association of Swine Veterinarians along with the American Veterinary Medical Association set guidelines for appropriate euthanasia techniques based on the size and age of a pig. Piglet euthanasia presents a considerable challenge due to the general lack of body fat, small s ...