NADIS Pig Disease Focus. Erysipelas Associated Lameness. The causative organism of Erysipelas in pigs is the ubiquitous bacterium Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, formally known as Erysipelas insidiosa.

Researchers developed an automated system using computer vision and machine learning to detect early-stage lameness in sows. The system, trained on video data and evaluated by experts, accurately ...

Lameness in sows represents a significant welfare and economic challenge in pig production systems globally. It is frequently associated with underlying issues in bone remodelling, claw integrity ...

"Lameness among livestock is a major problem for farmers," says Sophia, whose project brings together experts in pig science and bioengineering at Newcastle University.

ST. PAUL -- One of the greatest challenges facing swine breeding herd managers today is increasing sow longevity in the herd, especially when gestating sows are group housed.

DEAR DR. WELDY’S: We have 4-H pigs that are now pushing 160-180 pounds and we have noticed that a couple in the group seems to be stiff in their legs and having trouble getting around. They tend ...

NADIS is a network of 40 veterinary practices and six veterinary colleges monitoring diseases in cattle sheep and pigs in the UK. NADIS data can highlight potential livestock disease and parasite ...