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FAO works to better understand backyard pig sector, key in the fight against swine fever

FAO has developed a methodology, based on two sets of questionnaires, to aid in learning more about how these largely informal pig and pork value chains operate.

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Picture 1. Gilt unit in North America. Picture courtesy of Dr. Maria Jose Clavijo

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Gilt acclimation to PRRS virus (2/2). Steps to meet the challenge

Four veterinarians talk about gilt acclimation: programs they put in place, how the immune status is measured and special management scenarios for introducing those gilts into the main herd.

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Boehringer Ingelheim inaugurates its new global centre for veterinary vaccine R&D in Lyon, France

The new R&D center of 14,500 square meters is a high-tech facility employing more than 200 employees.

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Malaysia lifts part of its embargo on Belgian pork

Malaysia has decided to lift its ban on frozen pork, the Federal Minister of Agriculture, Mr Denis Cucarme, said on Tuesday.

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USDA outlines next steps for advancing animal disease traceability

USDA’s four overarching goals for advancing animal disease traceability to protect the long-term health, marketability and economic viability of the U.S. livestock industry.

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Hungary confirms the presence of the ASF virus in a new county

The affected animal has been found in Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen, in the north of the country.

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MSD Animal Health launches IDAL® 3G Twin, the first needle-free and intradermal device with two injector heads for swine vaccination

New device in combination with PORCILIS^® vaccines provides quick and easy prevention of two of the most common swine diseases.

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Situation of ASF in China

3 new ASF outbreaks have been detected in the province of Liaoning, with a total of 378 susceptible animals.

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Colombia: The WOAH/OIE suspends the foot-and-mouth disease-free status with vaccination

Last week, and as a result of the surveillance and control measures established by the ICA, a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak was detected in the rural area of Sogamoso (Boyacá), within the containment area.

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Current situation of CSF in Japan

After the first outbreak in domestic pigs, the veterinary authorities have informed of 19 cases in wild boars.

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Biosecurity against ASF

The emergence of African swine fever in wild boars in Belgium has made the alarm bells ring. It is essential to maximise all the precautionary measures.

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USA: Bacterial Swine Disease Matrix to guide focused look at related risks

Resulting information will be used to guide action to combat the consequences of bacterial disease as well as funding for further study and research.

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ASF China: more restrictions lifted

After 6 weeks without the detection of new cases in Lianyungang, the restrictions have been lifted.

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ASF: France strengthens the prevention measures

The Minister has asked for the discontinuation of all forestry activities in the reinforced observation area (as well as the discontinuation of hunting).

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