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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Swine Health Information Center celebrates its 10th anniversary in July 2025
Launched in 2015 with Pork Checkoff funding, SHIC’s mission is to protect and enhance the health of the US swine herd.
WOAH recognizes all of Russia to be FMD-free
The status indicates full control of the disease and allows for safe trade in livestock products without threats to global epizootic stability.
Celebrating 50 Years of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe: A Legacy of Care, Collaboration, and Compassion
This marks half a century of dedication to animal health, public health, welfare, and environmental sustainability.
South Africa makes progress to contain foot and mouth disease
Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has announced significant progress in South Africa’s battle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
PRRS 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.
Brazil: Mato Grosso internationally recognized as an FMD-free zone without vaccination
The World Organization for Animal Health has recognized Mato Grosso as a zone free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination. The historic certification presented in Paris opens doors to demanding markets such as Japan and South Korea.
Osteomyelitis in pig carcasses at a Portuguese slaughterhouse: association with tail-biting and teeth resection
Meat inspection data were collected from 100,489 finishing pigs slaughtered in a northern Portuguese abattoir.
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.
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.
MSD Animal Health Unveils Swine Protect & Connect™, A Unique Herd Management Ecosystem Uniting Swine Health, Technology, and Individual Pig Care
Swine Protect & Connect™ advances precision swine health management by integrating intradermal vaccination (PORCILIS®), needle-free delivery (IDAL™), and animal-level traceability (LeeO) to help maximise swine production.
Dr. Talita Resende joins University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory to expand food animal diagnostic services
Resende joined the college’s Department of Veterinary Population Medicine (VPM) as an assistant professor in May 2025.
Swine influenza: A dominant viral lineage in France since 2020
A new H1avN2#E swine virus strain, which appeared in 2020, has replaced earlier strains and remains predominant in French farms.
Argentina's swine industry presented its strategic plan 2025-2032
The Argentine Swine Federation outlined a federal, productive, and sanitary agenda to boost the sector with ambitious goals, concrete actions, and strong public-private articulation.
Meat Institute and American Meat Science Association Offer a Training Resource to Support New Swine Inspection System Implementation
Created in direct response to feedback from establishments and industry partners, the guide features real-world examples, clear explanations, and condition-specific imagery to improve accuracy and confidence in decision-making.