Technology

SwineCast 1060 Show Notes:

• From the 2019 Boehringer Ingelheim AASV Pre-Symposium on March 8 in Orlando, FL:
• Dr. Eduardo Fano, Boehringer Ingelheim, updates us on PCV3, and highlights facts versus myths.
1. PCV3 is widespread in the U.S. and co-infections with PCV2 and PRRSV are commonly found in PCV3 samples,
2. Clinical association: PDNS, Multi-systemic, reproductive failure, PRDC and tremors, and
3. Reproductive Failure has been the most consistent clinical association.

SwineCast 1059 Show Notes:

• From the 2019 Boehringer Ingelheim AASV Pre-Symposium on March 8 in Orlando, FL:
• Dr. Christa Goodell with Boehringer Ingelheim, shares information on Influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S) control and reminds us of what made the Whole Herd Approach a success.

SwineCast 1058 Show Notes:

• Dr. Bill Hollis (Carthage Veterinary Service), Dr. Jer Geiger (PIC), and Dr. Jean Paul Cano (PIC) discuss disease elimination, which is becoming ever more important as the industry works to reduce antibiotic use.

SwineCast 1057 Show Notes:

• From the 2019 Boehringer Ingelheim AASV Pre-Symposium on March 8 in Orlando, FL:
• In this special SwineCast, a special panel discusses the issues of critical importance today with the pork industry and thoughts on the future.
• The panel includes Dr. Dave Bomgaars (President at RC Family Farms and Orange City Veterinary Clinic), Dr. Jim Lowe (Associate Professor and Director of the i-Learning Center, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois), and Bill Davis (Boehringer Ingelheim Director of Government Affairs). The panel is moderated by Dr. John Waddell (Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian).

A Discussion About the Challenges and Opportunities Ahead In a panel moderated by Dr. John Waddell (Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian), Dr. Dave Bomgaars (President at RC Family Farms and Orange City Veterinary Clinic), Dr. Jim Lowe (Associate Professor and Director of the i-Learning Center, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois), and Bill Davis (Boehringer Ingelheim Director of Government Affairs) discuss the issues of critical importance today with the pork industry and thoughts on the future [video].

Tech Talk – IAV-S Control: Reminders of What Made Whole Herd Approach (WHA) a Success Dr. Christa Goodell, Boehringer Ingelheim, shares information on IAV-S control and reminds us of what made the Whole Herd Approach a success [video].

SwineCast 1053 Show Notes:

• From the 2019 American Association of Swine Veterinarians, a series of conversations with experts on precision livestock farming (PLF), where using smart software can track pigs using sight and sound.
• Dr. Dale Polson, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, highlights the goal of the 2019 AASV Emerging Technology Session.
• Next Dr. Josh Peschel, Iowa State University, shares how vision can be used to understand pig behavior as it relates to their health
• and finally Dr. Seth Krantz, Tosh Farms, shares how sound can be used to monitor for pig coughs and how it was used in a study at Tosh Farms.

Economics of Manure Handling & Application Laura Pepple, Puck Enterprises, details what helps manure have a return on investment. She outlines the advancements of dragline manure application equipment and layflat hose, and the economics of various systems [video].