Using two complementary audit tools to investigate preweaning mortality and diarrhoea risk factors in pig farms

Towards a gradual end to tail docking: the experience of two French experimental farms

The gradual phasing out of tail docking should be considered when tail biting is not observed. The aim is not to unilaterally stop tail docking, due to the risk of…

Can intravaginal and intramuscular sensors be used to detect febrile stages in peripartum sows

Postpartum dysgalactia Syndrome (PDS) is characterized by insufficient or absent milk production in sows. Among the various associated clinical signs, fever is one of the main reasons for treatment. Rectal…

Postpartum dysgalactia syndrom: can risk practices be identified in affected pig farms?

Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome (PDS) remains common in sow herds. Prevention is difficult due to its multifactorial etiology involving hormonal disturbances, stress, digestive or general healt disorders. This study aims to…

Rapid detection of Salmonella shedding in pig batches at slaughterhouse arrival using LAMP PCR

The early identification of pig batches with high Salmonella shedding at slaughterhouse arrival is essential to reduce carcass cross-contamination. The LAMP PCR test was evaluated to detect pig batches with…