Production related diseases (technopathies) in swine commercial farm (Serbia)

The aim of this review aricle was to present our previous research related to production diseases (technopathies) on commercial pig farms. The presence of production diseases is the result of unfavorable conditions in the production itself. Growing and exploitation of boars on commercial farms aims to produce seeds for the needs of the farm. The lifespan of boars, and therefore the length of their exploitation, largely depends on their health condition. The health of the sow is also of paramount importance. We followed two parameters of the assessment of the body score condition of sows and the thin sow syndrome. The assessment of the body condition of sows was exceeded within the optimal values (3 at the time of farrowing and 2.5 during insemination). Thin sow syndrome is a disease of complex etiology. Sows have been observed to lose weight during lactation. Loss of body weight was diagnosed in most cases in sows in the second lactation. We proof aflatoxin in sow milk. Breeding diseases of bacterial and viral etiology were monitored in all categories. On the end of this article we give biochemical parameters by sows. The results of biochemical analysis showed economical validity and represent a significant contribution to monitoring of the health status and production of pigs on commercial farms. The promotion of good pig health includes the implementation of a system of prophylactic measures. Important factors in production are good choice of breed, size of the herd on the farm, ways of applying biotechnical measures in the production process and constant education of employees on the farm.