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

Comparative study of three commercial vaccines against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and Porcine Circovirus type 2 in a French swine herd

Despite high vaccination rates against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhyo) and Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2), these pathogens remain a major challenge in French swine herds. This study compares, under contemporary field…

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…

What is the perspective of French technical advisors on biosecurity in pig farming?

The biosecurity compliance in pig farming could be improved. The aim of this study is to understand the opinion of French technical advisors regarding biosecurity in pig farming

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

Neonatal diarrhoea is a common condition with major impacts on piglet survival, growth and welfare. In addition to medical prophylaxis, effective prevention relies on controlling various risk factors linked to…