S. suis infection in weaned pigs can result in heart valve infections that cause lesions, which vets often call “cauliflower heart,” seen here in the middle of the photo. Blood backs up into the lungs, resulting in congestive heart failure.  |  Western College of Veterinary Medicine/Dr. Ted Clark photo

Streptococcus suis is common and deadly on hog farms

Many health challenges come and go within pig populations. Recently we have had a lot of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus on Manitoba hog farms. Influenza virus and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus are also a frequent challenge on some farms. African swine fever gets a lot of attention around the world. One disease that […] Read more