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U.S. Swine Herd Marks Four Years Without a Positive TGEV Case

By Abbey Canon

More than 500,000 PCRs from all age groups and farm types across 47 states have been tested since 2021.

Transmissible gastroenteritis is a highly contagious viral illness affecting swine of all ages, marked by symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. The disease is triggered by the TGE virus, which belongs to the Coronaviridae family. Piglets younger than two weeks often experience high mortality rates, though the fatality rate decreases as they age.

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New equipment alone won’t solve every challenge in swine production. The real value comes when technologies and systems work together to improve efficiency. In this episode, three guests share their perspectives on how to make technology work smarter, not harder, and what producers should consider when making future decisions.First, Erin Brenneman and Jeremy Robertson of Brenneman Pork discuss the complexities of integrating different technologies, opportunities for overlapping data, and how success ultimately comes down to three essentials: air, water, and feed. You can also watch their full presentation from this year’s Iowa Swine Day