Circovirus

It’s one of the most devastating and economically damaging pig diseases in the world: Porcine circovirus associated disease (PCVAD). It can strike early or appear in a late form. And once it strikes, the consequences are never good.

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SENSITIVE PIGLET’S INTESTINES
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SENSITIVE PIGLET’S INTESTINES

  • 5 minutes

Development of the piglet’s intestines:

Massive weight-increase during the first hours following colostrum-intake

The piglet’s intestines are still not fully matured yet

High nutrient demand for fast growing intestines

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WINNERS OF THE 2014 EUROPEAN PRRS RESEARCH AWARD

  • 10 minutes

Boehringer Ingelheim funds three research projects against swine disease PRRS with €75,000 total and three winners have been chosen for this year's awards out of more than 30 high-quality proposals.