Effectiveness of composting as a biosecure disposal method for PEDV-infected pig carcasses
Composting appears to be an effective disposal method for PEDV-infected piglet carcasses under the conditions examined.
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Laboratory techniques to evaluate the cellular immune response in the pig
Nowadays several laboratory techniques allow to evaluate the cellular immune response.
Impact of copper in piglet feeds debated at PFQC conference
Last April, the Pig Feed Quality Conference was organized in Bangkok. Among the wide range of topics addressed to the Asian audience, Paul Bikker from Wageningen University (Netherlands) reviewed the use of copper in pig diet.
The Netherlands: trends in the use of antibiotics in farming
The use of antibiotics, expressed in daily doses, has dropped once more.
Early life indicators predict mortality, illness, reduced welfare and carcass characteristics in finisher pigs
The objective of this study was to investigate associations between early life indicators, lactation management factors and subsequent mortality, health, welfare and carcass traits of offspring.
Superbugs: MEPs advocate further measures to curb use of antimicrobials
The growing threat posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be tackled through a “One Health” approach, MEPs said on Wednesday.
ASF: cooperation between Germany and Poland
To prevent the appearance of African swine fever in Germany and the spreading of this disease, the German and Polish specialised administrations are joining efforts.
Colombia and Denmark progress in the pig production cooperation project
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Government of Denmark will start the second stage of the cooperation project between both countries for the Colombian pig sector.
Relevant measures to prevent the spread of ASF in the European Union domestic pig sector
This study systematically reviewed available measures to prevent the spread of ASF in the EU domestic pig sector distinguishing between commercial, non-commercial, and outdoor farms.
EU: annual reduction of direct payments to finance crisis reserve
The European Commission has adopted a proposal to reduce spending on support for farmers for the financial year 2019 in order to finance the crisis reserve.
MSD Animal Health presents more than 40 abstracts across swine portfolio at the 25th IPVS
MSD presented more than 40 abstracts at the 25th International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) congress, highlighting new research across the company’s broad range of swine vaccines and services.
Degree2act App: thermography at service of pig vets and farmers
Degree2act is the new app to detect hyperthermia on pig farms.
New EU rules to enhance availability and fight against antimicrobial resistance
The agreement paves the way for a new system of rules that will improve the availability of these medicines, enhance competitiveness and innovation in the veterinary pharmaceutical sector and contribute to the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Veterinary drug residues: non-compliance remains low
Monitoring data from 2016 for a range of veterinary medicines, unauthorised substances and contaminants found in animals and animal-derived food suggest high rates of compliance.
Romania: New ASF outbreak in domestic pigs
The animals were detected on backyard farms located near the border with Ukraine.