Serovar profiling of Haemophilus parasuis on Australian farms by sampling live pigs[swine abstracts]Healthy pigs contain a range of Haemophilus parasuis serovars, even on farms free of Glässer's disease. |
Administration of Pediococcus acidilactici or Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii modulates development of porcine mucosal immunity and reduces intestinal bacterial translocation after Escherichia coli challenge[Nutrimail]Porcine mucosal immune response against E coli may be modulated by dietary probiotic supplementation. |
UK - First farms apply for pig health funding[Latest swine news]Four pig producer groups will put in pilot applications next month for support for specific on-farm projects to improve pig health.source: www.bpex.org.uk |
US - Pork Center introduces swine science online[Latest swine news]Months of testing has culminated in the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence launching classes at six universities through Swine Science Online.source: nationalhogfarmer.com |
Risk factors associated with postpartum dysgalactia syndrome in sows[swine abstracts]This study has demonstrated that a considerable number of modern pig herds still suffer from problems with postpartum dysgalactia syndrome. |
Japan - Miyazaki declares an end to foot-and-mouth epidemic[Latest swine news]Miyazaki Gov. Hideo Higashikokubaru declared Friday an end to the foot-and-mouth epidemic that has severely hit livestock in the prefecture.source: search.japantimes.co.jp |
Russia - African swine fever[Latest swine news]On August 26 the Russian Veterinary Services reported 8 new outbreaks of African swine fever.source: www.oie.int |