SHIC/NPB project looks for biosecurity gaps in the US pork industry
The goal is to prevent entry of foreign animal disease by addressing the identified biosecurity gaps and providing direction for corrective measures.
Press releases - Pig health
Thermo Fisher Scientific: OIE registers VetMAX ASF Virus Detection Kit in diagnostics manual
The Applied Biosystems VetMAX African Swine Fever Virus Detection Kit is the first ASF kit to be registered by the OIE.
Boehringer Ingelheim’s classical swine fever live vaccine approved
Ingelvac® CSF MLV, the first classical swine fever live vaccine jointly developed by a multinational company and Chinese research institutes.
Zoetis A.L.P.H.A. initiative accelerates sustainable livestock production and improves livelihoods for farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa
After three years of co-funding with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, nearly 400,000 farmers trained in animal care, more than 60 animal medicines approved for use and new diagnostic and vaccine care initiatives in place.
Fight feed pathogens with activated MCFAs
Medium-chain fatty acids deliver broad-spectrum support for biosecurity and pig performance.
SHIC receives USDA grant to open ASF dialogue and research in Asia
The grant will allow US and Vietnamese officials to share veterinary knowledge and ways to prevent African swine fever from further spreading.
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IPVS2020: Submission deadline for abstracts extended
The new deadline for submitting scientific papers to IPVS2020 is June 15.
Stonehaven Consulting: Driving growth with transformacional technologies and trends
The animal care industry will continue working to drive growth over the next decade by leveraging transformational technologies and trends, according to a new report from Stonehaven Consulting and IHS Markit.
PigX Podcast launches to share information on pig survivability
PigX is a monthly podcast developed to share information from the national Improving Pig Survivability project with pork producers and other decision makers in the swine industry.
Pirbright ASF vaccine protects pigs from developing severe disease
100 percent of pigs immunised with the new vaccine survived a lethal dose of ASF virus.
Pig Survivability Conference - Registration open
Topics range from economic and financial impacts of survivability to the roles people and technology play in decreasing mortality and increasing survivability.
Tonisity: Insights on challenges facing piglets in first week of life
Tonisity held a series of webinars presented by Mathieu Cortyl, managing director for Tonisity Europe and Asia Pacific, that gave several insights into challenges facing piglet pre-weaning.
African Swine Fever
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
BioChek acquires BIOTECON
Creating a leading global player in veterinary and food safety solutions.
Agrimprove: FeedLock,® new feed mitigator
Agrimprove, the feed ingredients brand of Royal Agrifirm Group, has introduced this product as a biosecurity measure to close feed-related entry routes for contamination by enveloped viruses like ASF, PED and PRRS.
Boehringer Ingelheim calls for submissions for the 2020 European PRRS Research Award
Boehringer Ingelheim funds three research projects for improved control of swine disease PRRS with a total of 75,000 euros.
DSM and North Carolina State University develop animal science research partnership
The partnership, which will span 10 years, focuses on three key research areas: animal gut health, precision nutrition and data-driven decision making for animal health.
AASV publishes Swine Disease Manual, 5th edition
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians has published the 5th edition of the Swine Disease Manual with updated information on ASF, Senecavirus, and coronaviruses.
COVID-19 questions and answers
Can humans transmit COVID-19 virus to animals? Are there any precautions to take with live animals or animal products? The World Organization of Animal Health (OIE) answers your questions.
COVID-19: HIPRA makes its biotechnology facilities and equipment available
To help deal with the health crisis, the veterinary pharmaceutical company is giving over its new laboratories to hospitals for the analysis of samples and the manufacture of ventilators with 3D printers.
New rapid test detects ASF in raw pork
The cost-effective, simple test by MatMaCorp for rapid detection of the African swine fever virus can protect the world's pork supply.
IPVS2020 postponed by coronavirus
The IPVS2020 Organizing Committee announces the postponement of IPVS2020 to November 3rd to 6th, 2020
Pirbright shows new Nipah vaccines create ‘impressive’ immune response
Two new potential vaccines against Nipah virus developed by the University of Parma generate a strong immune response in pigs, and could be the key to preventing this deadly, zoonotic disease.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures for your farm
Have you made a contingency plan for your farm?
AASV announces new officers and award recipients at annual meeting
During the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) 51st Annual Meeting, new officers of the association along with award winners were announced.