Archive

Diarrhea is very frequent in newborn pigs and difficult to manage because it involves several aspects of livestock production. It often requires the use of antibiotics. The piglet’s digestive balance is an important factor to take into account. Intestinal flora develop from bacteria present in the pen, which come from…

Cases of arthritis and panaritium frequently occur in swine maternity and usually require early antibiotic treatment in order to ensure chances of recovery. Most of the time, this involves the secondary infection of wounds from germs present in the piglet’s environment or on the skin. All measures, including biocontrol, aimed…

Tremendous progress has already been made with the implementation of the EcoAntibio plan and raised awareness of the use of antibiotics among farmers and veterinarians. One area for improvement remains the strengthening of control measures during critical phases in livestock production: birth, weaning, start of fattening stage, the mixing of…

Some cases of lameness are caused by the development of bacteria, such as treponemes, in lesions on the foot caused by the floors or injuries.They are responsible for digital dermatitis which can quickly contaminate an entire herd once the germs have entered the farm. Advanced lesions require veterinary treatment andassistance…