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Figure 2. Distribution of influenza virus receptors in humans, birds, and pigs. There are two main configurations of these receptors: α-2,3, which is exclusive to birds, and α-2,6, which is predominant in humans. Pigs have both configurations throughout their respiratory tract and are therefore more easily infected by both avian and human viruses.

What do we know about influenza's role on pig farms and its relationship with humans?

The flu is very much in the media spotlight, so we wanted to find out how much our users know about influenza's role in pigs and humans. To do this, we conducted a mini survey among our users.

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Maternal vaccination partially protects piglets against influenza A virus associated alteration of the microbiome and hippocampal gene expression

Maternal vaccination mitigates the potential long-term impacts of influenza A virus infection on the microbiome and cognition.

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When 1+1 is more than 2: interactions causing the Porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC) (2/3)

In this second instalment, Cano and Segalés talk about tools for detecting PRDC on farms, the factors influencing its development, and vaccination.

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When 1+1 is more than 2: interactions causing the Porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC) (1/3)

Jean Paul Cano, a veterinarian with extensive field experience in US and now in Spain, provided practical field insights into managing PRDC in production settings. Joaquim Segalés, UAB professor and CReSA researcher, offered an academic perspective and share the latest findings on PRDC pathogenesis.

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Evaluation of an electrostatic precipitator in mitigating the transmission of airborne viruses in experimentally infected pigs

Under the conditions of this study, the electrostatic precipitators efficiently removed IAV aerosol particles and delayed the onset of IAV and PRRSV infections in the sentinel pigs.

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Spatial patterns of influenza A virus spread across compartments in commercial swine farms in the United States

Prioritizing resources towards systems frequently confronting influenza problems and targeting pivotal source farms could be an effective strategy for controlling influenza.

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HealthPress releases

ProtonDx's Dragonfly wins 2025 Tesco Agri T-Jam, offering a rapid new way to fight PRRSV and swine flu

The Dragonfly diagnostics platform wins the prestigious award for its rapid, on-site pathogen detection, enabling swine producers to proactively manage swine herd health, cut antibiotic use, and optimise their supply chains.

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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.

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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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Influenza and PRRSV: Similarities, differences, and interactions

We analyze the two most relevant respiratory viruses in the swine population.

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Update on H5N1 detection in swine in U.S.

Increased probability that the pigs and poultry on the farm became infected after coming into contact with infected migratory birds, not dairy cattle or other livestock.

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SHIC, FFAR, and Pork Checkoff Announce H5N1 Risk to Swine Research Program RFP

SHIC, FFAR, and the National Pork Board invite proposal submissions from qualified researchers for funding consideration to address H5N1 risk to swine research priorities.

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