The implications of the PRRSV recombination dilemma
PRRS control measures also reduce the opportunities for different wild-type viruses to recombine and create more aggressive strains.
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ArticlePRRS Molecular diagnostics: when sequencing only 4% is not enough
Genetic mutation and evolution of PRRSV can occur across all genes. Unlike ORF5, which only represents about 4% of the PRRSV genome, NGS can recover a whole PRRSV genome to be used in epidemiological investigations.
333 attends ESPHM 2025, one of the most important scientific congresses in the swine industry
This year's edition, held in Bern, Switzerland, brought together international experts to discuss swine welfare, health, nutrition, and sustainability.
WOAH: First global report on animal health
Inaugural State of the World’s Animal Health report finds several animal diseases reaching new areas, with half of those reported able to jump to people.
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Boehringer Ingelheim recognizes Victoria Schnitzker, Olivier Bourry and Marina Meester as winners of the European PRRS Research Awards 2024
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Curious about how early protection strategies can shape piglet health ..Brazil confirms its first outbreak of avian influenza on a commercial farm
Brazil confirmed its first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on a commercial poultry farm in the municipality of Montenegro, Rio Grande do Sul.
Depopulation and Repopulation of an APP-positive farm: When the numbers prove us right
Fewer losses, lower medication costs, and a better feed conversion ratio result in a 100% ROI on this depopulation-repopulation project.
Philippines: Bais City declared free from African swine fever (ASF)
Bais City in Negros Oriental was recognized as ASF-free under the pink zone, allowing hog shipments outside the province.
Pig333 drives technical training at Pigs Tomorrow 2025
Javier Lorente participated in this event held on May 13 and 14 in Leicestershire county, United Kingdom.
Can exoskeletons help us when vaccinating piglets?
Two models of exoskeletons were tested on farms to evaluate whether they improved working conditions during piglet vaccination.
From 32% to 68% of PRRS negative farms after 3 years of the Danish national PRRS reduction strategy
The first three years of the Danish PRRS reduction strategy have shown that it is possible to control and reduce the prevalence of PRRS in Danish pig production.
Rosalia is here! How do we deal with a highly virulent PRRS outbreak on the farm?
In the first two months, the outbreak caused more than 600 abortions and more than 150 sow deaths, destroying the weekly batch structure.
FIGAN 2025
The 17th edition of FIGAN 2025 was a resounding success, consolidating itself as the essential event for the livestock industry in Southern Europe.
Hungary reports a second outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease near Austria
The restriction zone established around this second outbreak, which involves more than 3,000 dairy cattle, covers a small part of Austrian territory.
Foot-and-mouth disease: the Commission establishes an additional restriction zone
The Member States have agreed to implement an additional restriction zone with a radius of at least 50 km around the outbreaks.
Allen D. Leman Swine Conference 2024 Summary: Health
The last of the three summaries by Antonio Palomo dedicated to the 2024 edition of the Allen D. Leman Conference focuses on health: biosecurity and viral and bacterial diseases.
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NewsAnother European country affected by foot and mouth disease: Slovakia
Today Slovakia confirmed the presence of foot and mouth disease in the country, affecting three cattle farms.
Influenza and PRRSV: Similarities, differences, and interactions
We analyze the two most relevant respiratory viruses in the swine population.
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NewsDenmark: PRRS trend report 2024
How the PRRS reduction plan in Denmark has developed including the status and occurrence of PRRS in Danish pig herds.
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NewsFoot-and-mouth disease reappears in Hungary after 50 years
The country's veterinary authorities have identified foot-and-mouth disease on a cattle farm in Kisbajcs, Hungary. This is the second outbreak of the disease in a short period of time in the EU.
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ArticleOn-farm vaccine management (IV): Vaccine failures
In this last article in the series we discuss the main causes of “vaccine failure”, i.e. when we aren't sure that vaccines are working or they are only partially working.
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NewsTen years of ASF in the EU: How has the disease evolved?
After a decade of outbreaks in domestic pigs and wild boar, African swine fever remains a challenge in Europe.
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