Tiny doses of virus can cause African swine fever
Biosecurity and prevention measures must take into account that as low as 5 units of ASF virus are enough to produce infection.
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Protekta germicide powder: A simple way to keep swine barns clean
Use germicide powder to keep disease threats in check when pigs are in the barn.
ASF China: Illegally transported pigs to blame for majority of outbreaks in 2020
Illegally transported pigs infected with African swine fever represent the majority of cases reported in China in 2020. Cases of ASF on farms and in one wild boar have also been reported.
ILRI establishes a One Health Centre in Africa (OHRECA)
The One Health Centre will enhance the health of people, animals and their shared environment in Africa.
EU: Conclusions on the farm to fork strategy
For the first time, the entire food system is taken into account as a whole – from producers to consumers.
South Korea: First ASF case in domestic pigs in one year
The affected farm had 721 animals. The most recent outbreak in domestic pigs occurred almost exactly a year ago.
Japan confirms CSF in domestic pigs for first time in six months
Classical swine fever was confirmed on a pig farm with 5,390 head in Takasaki City.
U of Illinois student wins Morrison Swine Innovator Prize… again!
For the second year in a row Zack Talbert has received the prize; this year for fumigation equipment to prevent pathogens from entering swine barns.
Internal Biosecurity: McREBEL and beyond!!
In this series of articles about internal biosecurity we will review McRebel and other strategies that we perform to control the movement of pathogens within the farm as we complete our daily work
USDA releases roadmap to address Salmonella
The plan guides agency efforts to tackle foodborne pathogens.
Pandemic potential of swine influenza, a joint statement by FAO, OIE, WHO
The tripartite statement on the pandemic risk of swine influenza calls for surveillance and data sharing.
ILRI takes action to stop the spread of ASF in India
The International Livestock Research Institute has been working with the Indian government address the recent ASF outbreaks in the northeast.
Boehringer Ingelheim: China pioneers biosecurity report against ASF
Boehringer Ingelheim compiles data from 1,000 swine farms into the first market report on biosecurity. Document sheds light on livestock management and contributes to the fight against African swine fever.
The antimicrobial resistome in relation to antimicrobial use and biosecurity in pig farming
Using resistome data in association studies adds accuracy to previously observed AMU-AMR associations. Major components of the pig resistome are positively and independently associated with on-farm AMU and biosecurity conditions.
Merck Animal Health acquires IdentiGEN
Strategic transaction enhances farm-to-table animal traceability solutions for livestock and aquaculture.
Kemin Industries acquires patent application to control ASF virus in feed
New research from Kansas State University shows promise for Kemin pathogen control product Sal CURB® in addressing African swine fever virus in feed and feed ingredients.