Antimicrobial activity and effect on growth performance of supplementing Nigella sativa L. on weanling piglets
Nigella sativa supplementation in weanling diets improves feed efficiency and reduces E.coli populations in piglets.
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Whole genome sequencing shows promise in fight against AMR
The use of whole genome sequencing can improve the way antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is monitored in food and animals, EFSA says in a new report.
Moldova confirms new ASF outbreaks in wild boars
The veterinary authorities of Moldova have confirmed the presence of wild boars infected with ASF near the border with Romania.
Animine round table at Zero Zinc Summit
Next June 17/18, the Danish Pig Research Centre (SEGES) organises the “Zero Zinc Summit” in Copenhagen where latest research on alternatives to therapeutic zinc oxide in piglet feed will be presented.
How many ASF outbreaks have been confirmed in the EU?
According to the data provided by the ADNS, in 2018 Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary and Belgium confirmed a total of 1,335 outbreaks in domestic pigs and 5,321 in wild boars.
Colombia: the new cooperation agreement with the OIE will strengthen animal health
The Colombian Agriculture and Livestock Institute (ICA) has signed a cooperation agreement in technical assistance matters with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE/WOAH), with the aim that Colombia receives a greater international support in the next three years that helps to strengthen and improve animal health and the development of the livestock sector in Colombia.
The VACDIVA project receives €10 million to study a vaccine against ASF
The goal of VACDIVA is to solve the ASF problem in Europe and in the affected countries through innovation actions on previously established vaccine candidates.
Philipines: Agri dep’t and hog raisers strengthen measures to ward off ASF
Agriculture Secretary Manny F. Piñol called major hog raisers for an emergency meeting on May 27, 2019 to address current rules against African Swine Fever (ASF).
Streptococcus suis: The search for a solution
Why is there no effective commercial vaccine against Streptococcus suis?
North Korea confirms the first outbreak of ASF
The first case of African swine fever has officially been reported in North Korea.
Performance of pigs raised in antibiotic-free or conventional production systems following challenge with PRRSV
In a PRRSV-endemic setting involving bacterial co-infections, an ABF production strategy may leave pigs at considerable risk of exposure to severe clinical disease.
Pirbright and ViroVet join forces to develop African swine fever antivirals
Commercial vaccines have been estimated to be several years away, so the development of alternative control methods is of critical global importance.
Climate change and international trade: two significant drivers for animal disease spread
Climate change and international trade can have an important impact on the spread of infectious animal diseases and epidemics.
ASF: the OIE launches a global initiative to control the disease
The objective is to control the disease, strengthen countries’ prevention and preparation efforts, and minimise the adverse effects on animal health, animal welfare and international trade.
Philippines: FDA orders recall, seizure of imported canned meat
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered the recall and seizure of imported pork meat products in the market as these may be contaminated with African swine fever (ASF).
ESPHM 2019
A photographic report from the 11th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management (ESPHM) held in the city of Utrecht, the Netherlands, from 22 to 24 May 2019.