The Hidden Cost of Ileitis in Swine Production
Ileitis, also known as porcine proliferative enteropathy (PPE), is one of the most prevalent enteric diseases affecting pigs during the grow-finish phase1. While common, ileitis
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Swine Web — PRRS Is Changing: Why Biosecurity Matters More Than Ever
In an interview at World Pork Expo, Dr. Nic Lauterbach, director of technical veterinary services, discusses changes in PRRSV and it’s management, why seasonality is
Published on August 4, 2026
Swine Health Hotline || Vaccine Handling Mistakes Every Swine Producer Should Avoid
Dr. Mindi Bracy of Pharmgate Animal Health explains why proper vaccine handling is just as important as vaccine selection, sharing best practices for storage, mixing,
Published on June 25, 2026
From Reaction to Readiness: A System Approach to Herd Health
Modern swine production is built for efficiency. Pig flow, diets, and daily routines are designed to reduce variation and protect performance. Disease challenges can quickly
Published on April 28, 2026
Swine Health Hotline || Living with PRRS: What Full Vs. Half Dose PRRS Vaccination Teaches Us
Dr. Tyler Bauman, director of health at the Maschhoffs, takes us behind the scenes of a real finishing‑barn problem and the data‑driven discovery it sparked.
Published on February 16, 2026
Swine Health Hotline || New Protocols and Innovations for Keeping Swine Water Lines Clean
Kasey Brown sits down with veterinarian and water-line expert Dr. Gabi Doughan to unravel how water line systems impact pig health, performance and biosecurity.
Published on February 11, 2026
Popular Pig || Understanding Swine Respiratory Disease and Supporting Herd Health
Dr. Jeff Okones, Pharmgate technical veterinarian, speaks with Popular Pig and dives into the causes of swine respiratory disease (SRD), what symptoms to watch for,
Published on January 15, 2026
Bacterial Pneumonia: Delayed, Not Gone
Jeff Okones, DVM, Pharmgate Animal Health Despite advances in vaccines, nutrition and management, bovine respiratory disease (BRD) remains one of the most persistent and costly
Published on January 15, 2026
Swine Health Blackbelt || What You Need to Know About PRRSV
Dr. Nicholas Lauterbach explains the impact of PRRSV and why it remains one of the costliest diseases for pork producers. The discussion focuses on the
Published on January 14, 2026