ASF:Copa-Cogeca launches a series of conferences on biosecurity
Above all, farmers and those working on holdings need to fully understand how to correctly implement the necessary measures.
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PCR limitations in PRRS diagnostics
PCR can detect the virus in virtually any material but, does it mean the sample contains the virus and it is infectious? Is any PCR test valid for any strain?
ASF Belgium: revision of the infected areas
The provisional infected area was revised on November 23rd and replaced for 2 different areas.
Barr, Smith join Pharmgate Animal Health
Addition adds swine market and technical experience to team.
ASF found in sausage brought into Thailand
Sausages brought by a traveler from Chengdu province in China.
Mexico will strengthen animal health and welfare
The SENASICA has launched the “Authorised Responsible Veterinarian” course.
ASF confirmed in Beijing
The Ministry informed, last Friday, of the detection of the disease on two farms in Beijing.
A different take on swine influenza vaccination
Influenza researchers are trying to stimulate antibody responses towards parts of the HA that are the least variable from strain to strain. One approach that seems promising is choosing two antigenically very different strains within the H1 or H3 subtype for the primary and subsequent booster vaccinations.
PROHEALTH Consortium identifies most significant health threats and solutions for sustainable livestock production in Europe
Five-year project prioritized animal pathologies on farms; identified solutions to improve animal health and welfare; and evaluated performance of vaccination and precision farming to predict, detect and prevent diseases.
China strengthens the measures for fighting ASF
So far, there are 19 provinces affected and more than 70 confirmed outbreaks.
Stonehaven Incubate strengthens team
Stonehaven Incubate has appointed Dr Ellie Virtue as Investment Manager. Dr Virtue is a scientific and commercial professional with experience in start-up human and veterinary biotech companies.
Japan detects a new CSF outbreak on a pig farm
The outbreak has affected a farm with 23 susceptible animals.
EU: High Level Group to study the situation in the pig sector
The Ministers showed their concern for the pig sector regarding African swine fever.
The global tripartite partnership calling for more responsible use of antibiotics to include environment sector
The global tripartite partnership calling for more responsible use of antibiotics in humans, animals and agriculture (including aquaculture and plant production) has announced it is widening its coverage to include the environment sector.
EU: new informative posters to avoid the entry of animal diseases through meat products
The European Commission has decided to give a new format to the posters so the information is presented in a more visible way to the travellers and the general public.