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Research Survey - Effects of water quality on nursery pig performance and health

Research survey Project title: Effects of water quality on nursery pig performance and health Project sponsors: the University of Minnesota and Minnesota Pork Board
Researchers at the University of Minnesota in collaboration with the Minnesota Pork Board would like to learn more about how the quality of water supplied to nursery pigs might affect their health and performance. In the initial stage of this project, we hope to learn the range of water quality being offered to pigs in Minnesota. As a pork producer, you can help us with this project. We are asking you to complete the short survey below as soon as possible, or before June 21, 2019. Responses and responder identity will be held confidential to the research group. Any release of information to the public will be done in aggregate form with no identification of individual farms. With this information, we will determine the range of water quality being fed to pigs and identify water sources that would be helpful in future stud…
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A quick guide to Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae diagnostics

Microbiome studies in swine systems: Challenges and opportunities (Part 2)Reprinted as posted on Swine in Minnesota blog. Materials by Dr. Maria Pieters, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Maria Pieters, head of the MycoLab has created an online quick guide to help swine practitioners decide which sample type they should collect if they are looking for Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae. View the online quick guide.

The guide classifies the sample types on their sensitivity and if collected antemortem or postmortem:
Oropharyngeal swabsTonsillar swabsNasal swabsLaryngeal swabsDeep Tracheal swabsBronchial LavageLung Tissue Each sample type is linked to a page listing advantages and disadvantages of the technique along with a "How to Sample" video.
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Educate yourself on foreign animal diseases

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2019 Midwest Farm Energy Conference

The 2019 Midwest Farm Energy Conference is scheduled for July 10-11, 2019 at the West Central Research & Outreach Center, Morris, MN.

Conference will include:
Optimized systems for dairy production, including solar shading for grazing cattleEnergy conservation and generation in swine facilities, featuring sow cooling and piglet heating systemsOpportunity to network with energy experts and professionals
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