Web Directory

» African Swine Fever
   Information on this disease, its transmission and spread, its clinical signs and what is being done to prevent its entry into Canada.
   http://inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/disemala/africporc/africporce.shtml

» African Swine Fever (ASF)
   Information on this dreaded epidemic disease of pigs, its occurrence in Africa and Europe, the clinical effects, diagnosis, epidemiology and control.
   http://www.pighealth.com/ASF.htm

» Antwi Farms
   Providing various free research papers on swine diseases and regular updates.
   http://www.antwifarms.com/swinediseases.shtml

» Aujesky’s Disease
   Information on this notifiable disease of pigs, its transmission, clinical signs, post-mortem appearances and the GB and EU legislation covering it.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/aujeszkys/

» Classical Swine Fever
   Information on this disease, its transmission and spread, its clinical signs and what is being done to prevent its entry into Canada.
   http://inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/disemala/classporc/classporce.shtml

» Common Pig Diseases
   Provides a reference list of common pig diseases, their major signs, treatment and prevention.
   http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/27_13935.htm

» Disease of Swine
   Directory of links to information on many of the diseases in swine.
   http://www.swinefile.com/Artdis.htm

» Early Pathogenesis and Control of Porcine Circovirus Disease
   Information on this research project funded by the EU Sixth Framework Programme, its partners, objectives and workplan.
   http://www.afbini.gov.uk/index/publications/scientific-publications/publications-animal-health-welfare/publications-animal-health-welfare-p20020020.htm

» Gastric Ulcers
   Provides information on this condition, its causes, treatment, control, dietary predisposing factors and clinical signs.
   http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/27_13326.htm

» Glässer's Disease
   Photographs and information on this disease, its clinical signs, occurrence, diagnosis, treatment and control.
   http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/27_13580.htm

» Hepatitis E: Questions and Answers
   Provides answers to some questions about this type of hepatitis which infects humans and pigs.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/zoonoses/documents/hepatitise-q&a.pdf

» Hog Cholera
   An article on Hog Cholera.
   http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/timeline/cholera.htm

» Influenza A (H1N1) Infection in Pigs
   Preliminary findings of an experimental study in pigs infected with a strain of the recently emerged influenza A (H1N1) virus associated with the global pandemic in humans.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/vla/diseases/docs/dis_si_vr_130609.pdf

» Intestinal Torsion
   Provides information on this condition, its cause, clinical signs, occurrence, diagnosis, treatment and control.
   http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/27_13373.htm

» Leptospirosis
   Provides information on this disease, its causes and signs, spread, diagnosis, risk to humans, treatment and control.
   http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/27_13352.htm

» NADIS: Pig Diseases
   Pig health bulletins on a wide range of diseases and conditions provided by the National Animal Disease Information Service.
   http://www.nadis.org.uk/Diseases_Pigs.html

» PMWS Circovirus and PDNS
   Information on the epidemic wasting disease of pigs (PMWS) and porcine dermatitis and nephropathy syndrome (PDNS), and the possible confusion of their symptoms with swine fever.
   http://www.pighealth.com/circovirus.htm#PVS

» Peritonitis
   Factsheet on this infection and inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that covers the internal surfaces in the abdomen. Includes causes, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment.
   http://www.thepigsite.com/pighealth/article/197/peritonitis

» Pig Diseases
   Factsheets from the University of Reading, UK.
   http://www.organic-vet.reading.ac.uk/Pigweb/Index.htm

» Piglet Anaemia
   Provides information on why piglets need iron supplementation, how a deficiency is diagnosed and the different methods of treatment.
   http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/27_11669.htm

» Piglet Scours
   Describes the effects, the different types of scours, predisposing factors and preventative measures.
   http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/27_13550.htm

» Pleuropneumonia in Pigs
   Information on this disease, its clinical signs, occurrence, diagnosis, treatment and control.
   http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/27_13542.htm

» Porcine Parvovirus
   Provides information on this disease, its clinical signs, diagnosis and control.
   http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/27_13376.htm

» Porcine Sarcoptic Mange
   This condition, caused by a burrowing mite, causes considerable economic damage. This article describes the disease and its effects, its diagnosis, treatment and control.
   http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/27_13377.htm

» Prevention and Control of Salmonella on Pig Farms
   DEFRA provides a voluntary code of practice covering the prevention of the introduction of infection, controlling the spread of the disease and the disinfection of pig units.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/zoonoses/documents/reports/pig.pdf

» Profile for Trichinella
   Provides information on the disease of pigs, trichinosis, the rationale for government intervention, the risks to human health and the GB disease control strategy.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/vetsurveillance/profiles/documents/sp-trichinella.pdf

» Summary Profile for Post Weaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS)
   Disease of pigs caused by porcine circovirus type 2. Information from DEFRA on the significance of this disease which causes high levels of mortality in young pigs.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/vetsurveillance/profiles/documents/sp-pmws.pdf

» Swine Vesicular Disease
   Information on this disease, its transmission and spread, clinical signs, diagnosis and what is being done to prevent its entry into Canada.
   http://inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/disemala/swives/swivese.shtml

» Teschen Disease
   History and spread of this disease which affects pigs, the clinical signs, post-mortem appearances and the UK and EU legislation that covers it.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/teschen/

» The Control of Porcine Circovirus Diseases
   Information on this research project on diseases associated with Porcine Circovirus 2 (PCV2) funded by the EU Sixth Framework Programme, its objectives, partners, results and workplan.
   http://www.pcvd.net

» Vomiting and Wasting Disease
   Provides information on this disease of young pigs caused by the haemagglutinating encephalomyelitis virus (HEV), its clinical signs and prevention.
   http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/27_13578.htm

» Worm Species in Pigs and their Control
   Provides details of the major worm parasites of pigs, their life cycles, their effects on the animal, their importance and control.
   http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/27_14059.htm