Pig News & Events 2018

Including a highlight on the most recent move of ASF into Western Europe, salt poisoning and what causes it, along with what we are seeing around and about.

Including a highlight on the recent carbon dioxide shortage across the UK, a new article on colitis, the latest on ASF around the World, along with what we are seeing around and about.

Including a highlight on the recent published antibiotic usage figures, a new way of tackling infections, and a reminder about Erysipelas, along with what we are seeing around and about.

Including a highlight on the latest BVG breeding herd figures, and recent research on aural (ear) haematomas, along with what we are seeing around and about.

Including a highlight on African Swine Fever, a scholarship application deadline, the new PVS President (our own pig vet Duncan), along with what we are seeing around and about.

Including a highlight on an upcoming change to the Red Tractor standards, a Defra consultation, some information on sow shoulder sores, along with what we are seeing around and about.

Including a highlight on borehole water testing, a new type of dysentery found in Germany, an update to the eMB, along with what we are seeing around and about.

Including a highlight on Ascarid worm infections, including some of their more diverse effects, information on water dosing, along with what we are seeing around and about.

Including a timely reminder about biosecurity in light of a dysentery case, iron deficiency anaemia, some tips about tail biting prevention, along with what we are seeing around and about.