MSU Extension Swine Health

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  Swine Health

  MSU Extension provides resources, information and certification related to maintaining healthy pigs through treatment and prevention and response to diseases such as foreign animal diseases, PRRSv, and Influenza.

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  Madonna Benjamin, DVM, MS

  Large Animal Clinical Sciences
  gemus@msu.edu
  517-614-8875
  

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  David Thompson

  Swine Management Educator
  thom1637@msu.edu
  517-279-6414
  

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  Melissa Millerick-May

  Assistant Professor of Medicine
  melissa.may@hc.msu.edu
  517-432-0707
  

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  Elizabeth Ferry

  Swine Educator
  franzeli@msu.edu
  269-927-5674
  

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  Dale Rozeboom, PhD

  Professor, Associate Chair for Farm Operations and Stakeholder Relations
  rozeboom@msu.edu
  517-355-8398
  

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  Protecting pigs, people and the public

  Published on July 18, 2017
  As county fairs ramp up in Michigan, fairs and exhibitors need to be proactive in reducing the spread of disease.

• Producers can utilize oral fluid collection for diagnostic work

  Published on March 1, 2013
  Implementing a disease surveillance plan is a major component of a high health swine herd

• Youth exhibitors should consider deworming options for their show pigs: Why are parasites a problem? (Part 1)

  Published on June 21, 2019
  As youth exhibitors in Michigan prepare their animals for fair, they should map out a pig care strategy, including being mindful of the need and considering their options for controlling parasites.

• Antibiotic use in swine production

  Published on May 15, 2019
  Why new regulations are a double-edged sword.

• Protect swine herds from PED with proper biosecurity protocols

  Published on May 31, 2013
  Washing, disinfection and drying of transportation vehicles returning from processing plants is highly suggested.

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  Pest Control

  Published on December 3, 2019
  With the fall and winter season coming to fruition, an increase of rodents and pests make their way into livestock facilities. Learn how to look for evidence of rodents and pests in your facilities and how they may affect your livestock.

• USDA federal order for mandatory report of PEDv

  Published on July 21, 2014
  New cases of PEDv or PDCoV, must be reported to State Animal Health Officials (MDARD) and USDA as a requirement of these diseases being placed on the reportable animal disease list.

• Don’t wait, be ready! New antibiotic rules for 2017

  Published on March 29, 2016
  Livestock farmers need to be aware of changes coming to medicated feeds

• Eradicating feral swine from Michigan

  Published on June 2, 2010
  The appearance of feral swine may vary greatly as they are believed to be derived from several sources, which may include: the wild European boar, escaped domestic swine or hybrids of the two types.

• Biosecurity plans are needed for all types of pork producers

  Published on August 29, 2012
  Maintaining the health of your animal is important for youth with exhibition swine.

• Are all swine deworming products made equal?

  Published on July 23, 2018
  As we roll into county fair and exhibition time in Michigan, youth exhibitors should deworm their animals using the best options available.

• New swine veterinarian to join College of Veterinary Medicine and MSU Extension team

  Published on July 19, 2012
  Dr. Madonna Gemus-Benjamin will join the faculty Sept. 1, 2012.

• Biosecurity standards on swine facilities can help improve production

  Published on May 4, 2011
  Using proper washing, disinfection and drying procedures on your farm will help reduce microbial activity level, increase herd health and improve production.

• Update on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea

  Published on May 21, 2013
  Strict biosecurity is best method for prevention and control of PED.

• The USDA helps create a universal PEDv language for the pork industry

  Published on July 21, 2014
  Important definitions relating to PEDv.