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.
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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.
Brazil confirms its first outbreak of avian influenza on a commercial farm
Brazil confirmed its first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on a commercial poultry farm in the municipality of Montenegro, Rio Grande do Sul.
Pig333 drives technical training at Pigs Tomorrow 2025
Javier Lorente participated in this event held on May 13 and 14 in Leicestershire county, United Kingdom.
Depopulation and Repopulation of an APP-positive farm: When the numbers prove us right
Fewer losses, lower medication costs, and a better feed conversion ratio result in a 100% ROI on this depopulation-repopulation project.
UK eases foot and mouth disease controls for Germany
Personal imports for travellers from the EU remain banned.
Can exoskeletons help us when vaccinating piglets?
Two models of exoskeletons were tested on farms to evaluate whether they improved working conditions during piglet vaccination.
Slovakia reports first outbreak of ASF in domestic swine in 2025
Slovakia detects its first outbreak of African swine fever in 2025 on a commercial farm with more than 18,000 pigs.
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Animal Health Canada Awards!
Every year, Animal Health Canada proudly recognizes deserving individuals who are making a meaningful impact on the health and welfare of farmed animals across Canada.
Rhea Schirm joins Swine Health Information Center
Pork industry veteran Rhea Schirm joined the Swine Health Information Center as grant and contract administrator on April 22, 2025.