A study of the incidence, characterisation, effect on reproductive performance and predisposing factors associated with post-farrowing discharges PFD_IPVS_1994
This paper presents the incidence of post-farrowing discharges found in 36 farms, the bacteria involved, the predisposing factors and finally the effect of those discharges on the subsequent reproducive performance.
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A study of the incidence, characterisation, effect on reproductive performance and predis[posing factors associated with post-mating vulval discharges PMD_IPVS_1994
This paper demnostrates the incidence of post-mating discharges, their site of origing according to their clinical signs and their effect on the subsequent reproductive performance.
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A study of the microbial flora of the anterior vagina of normal sows during different stages of the reproductive cycle_IPVS_1992
This paper demonstrates that the anterior vagina of normal sows is commonly colonised by a wide range of bacteria including aerobic and anaerobic species and the degree of colonisation is higer at the time of farrowing and mating.
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Economic effect of a mycoplasma pneumonia outbreak in a SPF piggery_IPVS 2004
This paper provides information about the economic effect of a mycoplasma outbreak in a SPF piggery due to lack of a proper quarantine procedure.

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Eradication of mycoplasma hyopneumoniae first Swiss depop reported in Australia_APSA 2001
Short paper indicating the succesful application of the Swiss depop method in the eradication of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae.
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Eradication and control of App by a modified SEW program_IPVS 2000
This paper demonstrates the eradication of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serovar 1 and 15 using a modified segregated eraly weaning as pigs get medicated and weaned at 20 day of age.
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Eradication of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae first Swiss depop reported in Australia_IPVS 2002
This paper demonstrates a succesful eradication of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae using the principles of the Swiss depop with some added modifications.
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Eradication of sarcoptic mange and ascariasis using Doramectin_IPVS 2004
This paper presents a program utilised for the control and subsequently the eradication of sarcoptic mange and ascariasis.
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How safe are my pigs from new diseases
An overlook to some outbreaks of bacterial diseases carried by birds and rodents.
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How safe are my pigs from new diseases?
This presentation oulines the importance of rodents and wild birds as vectors of pathogens capable of causing serious diseases in pigs.
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Hypomagnesaemia in lactating sows_AVA_1997
This paper describes the clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention measures of a number of cases of low blood magnesium.
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Infectious reproductive failure_AVA 2002
This paper highlights the most commom diseases that have a negative effect on reproductive performance under Australian conditions.
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Presentation - Eradication and control of App by a modified SEW program_IPVS 2000
This presentation demonstrates the eradication of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serovar 1 and 15 using a modified segregated eraly weaning as pigs get medicated and weaned at 20 day of age.
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Presentation - Eradication of mycoplasma hyopneumoniae first Swiss depop reported in Australia_IPVS 2002
This presentation demonstrates a succesful eradication of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae using the principles of the Swiss depop with some added modifications
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Presentation Mange eradication IPVS_2004
This presentation presents a program utilised for the control and subsequently the eradication of sarcoptic mange and ascariasis.
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Study of the defence mechanisms of the pig uterus during different stages of the reproductive cycle_IPVS 1994
This study demonstrates the different mechanisms of defence present in the uterus and how they are influenced by hormonal changes.
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The effect of mating frequency and hygiene on the development of post-mating vulval discharges and reproductive performance in sows_1996
This paper demonstrates that the higher the frequency of matings (for) under unhygienic conditions, the higher the incidence of PMD and the lower the farrowing rate.
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The use of Dinoprost tromethamine (PGF2a) for the prevention of post-farrowing discharges and as an alternative to the use of antibiotics_1999
This paper shows that the use of dinoprost tromethamine (Lutalyse)between 24 to 36 after farrowing significantly reduces the incidence of PFD and significantly improves farrowing rates.
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