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Growing evidence around phytogenics supporting more resilient piglet weaning

One of the major challenges during weaning is post-weaning diarrhea, impacting nearly 25% of piglets in European countries. A promising strategy to boost resilience and help piglets navigate the stress of weaning can be, among others, the use of phytogenics.

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ASF in North Rhine-Westphalia: The closest related viruses originate from southern Italy

An international comparison with published genome data reveals a high degree of similarity with ASF viruses from the Italian region of Calabria.

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Brazil declares end of avian influenza outbreak to WOAH

After 28 days without new cases, Brazil regains sanitary status.

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ProtonDx partnership secures major grant to tackle AMR and pig disease

ProtonDx has been awarded a Large R&D Partnership grant from Innovate UK Farming Innovation Programme to advance the development of Lacewing.

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UK invests in new national biosecurity center

A record billion-pound investment to protect the British public and the economy from future pandemics.

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Vietstock 2025 – Vietnam’s Premier Livestock Industry Event

Vietstock 2025 is the premier B2B exhibition in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, dedicated to livestock production, animal feed, animal health, and meat processing. Taking place from October 8–10, 2025, at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Dr. Lydia Carpenter honored for federal ASF prevention program

The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals^® honor exceptional U.S. public servants.

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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cases Surge Across South Africa

South Africa faces an increasing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Livestock testing and biosecurity measures intensify in affected regions.

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Vietnam to export first batch of ASF vaccine to Indonesia

Indonesia becomes the third country to officially authorize the use of the AVAC ASF LIVE vaccine, after Vietnam and the Philippines.

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Germany: First ASF case in wild boar confirmed in North Rhine-Westphalia

A wild boar in the district of Olpe tested positive for African swine fever for the first time in North Rhine-Westphalia. More dead wild boars have been found in the Kirchhunden area over the weekend, which are still to be confirmed.

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EC endorses Spanish system to control prudent use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine

The European Commission considers the Spanish system for controlling the veterinary use of antibiotics and its contribution against resistances to be adequate and effective.

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Poland: First ASF case in the Lodz province

At the end of May, African swine fever was confirmed in a wild boar carcass found in Lodz province. This is the first case in this province.

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Canada to establish FMD vaccine bank

Canada is making significant progress towards the creation of a dedicated foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank.

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2025 Research Staff Excellence Award recipient: Xiaomei Yue

Yue is recognized for her outstanding contributions to swine health research, data-driven disease monitoring, and industry collaboration.

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WOAH recognizes new FMD-free zones in Latin America

Bolivia and Brazil were recently recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health as countries free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. This is a significant milestone for regional livestock health and a crucial step forward for international trade of animals and animal products.

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Chronic inflammation. The unknown (profit) assassin

Who talks about inflammation? We all might mention it when we exercise too much – aching joints, stiffness – or is it just we are all getting older…? But we do not really talk about inflammation much. And certainly, when we think about our livestock, we do not really mention it at all. Well…we should.