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Let's talk about Swine

Let's talk about Swine

Written by: HIPRA
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On this podcast about the swine industry, we will talk about various topics related to Edema Deseases, Swine Erysipelas, Porcine Parvovirus and Leptospira spp with the colaboration of relevant swine experts.HIPRA Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Leptospira spp. and its implication in reproductive disorders. What to consider when choosing a reproductive vaccine
    Jan 10 2023

    On this podcast Ed Metzger, a Canadian veterinarian will share with us the epidemiological situation in Canada for Leptospira spp., his experience with this pathogen and the reproductive vaccination trends. Apart from that, he will give his opinion about the main reproductive indicators for farm efficiency.

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    19 mins
  • Leptospira spp., what you need to know about its diagnosis and interpretation
    Dec 12 2022

    On this episode, Gema Chacón sheds some light on the diagnosis and interpretation of Leptospira spp. The diagnosis of this pathogen has commonly been done by the MAT, an indirect technique that only shows contact with the bacterium. In recent years, new direct diagnostic tools such as the qPCR have become available even the sequencing of the implied serovar in case of positive cases. Gemma speaks about when to use each method, consider the complicated epidemiology of this bacterium, and how to interpretate the different results obtained.

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    17 mins
  • Porcine Parvovirus, the experience and advice from a vet practitioner
    Nov 17 2022

    On this episode, Sjouke Van Poucke reminds us of the importance of this old and, sometimes forgotten pathogen, Porcine Parvovirus.  She reviews when it should be included in our differential diagnosis, which reproductive indicators can be altered by a Parvo-related problem, how to evaluate the herd susceptibility and other aspects such as the diagnosis.

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    26 mins
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