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Results of a new Eurobarometer study on the public knowledge on antibiotics

The Commission released the results of a new Eurobarometer study on the public knowledge on antibiotics and overall trends in their use ahead of the 11th European Antibiotic Awareness Day.

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Farms combining high performance and low antimicrobial usage

Producing well with a low antimicrobial usage: Is it possible in high pig-density areas? And, what is the role of the age at weaning?

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Epidemiological surveillance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in extensively raised pigs in the south of Spain

Iberian pigs could act as reservoir of tuberculosis (TB) in Mediterranean ecosystems.

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Stonehaven Incubate closes initial capital raising

Stonehaven Incubate has closed capital raising for its first investment, after securing the backing of a group of global life science and animal health investors.

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Positive Pork CRC outcomes outlined

Dr Campbell was optimistic about the future of Australia’s pork industry, which he felt would emerge from its current challenging situation stronger and more resilient.

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ANPEP edited pigs created at the University of Missouri. Photo courtesy of Kristin Whitworth.

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Researchers at MU produce virus-resistant pigs, could vastly improve global animal health

Researchers at the University of Missouri have successfully produced a litter of pigs that are genetically resistant to coronaviruses.

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China: feed contaminated with African swine fever

This is the first reported contamination of feed supplies in China.

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Protected organic acids impact on performance and fecal microbiota in weanling

Dietary inclusion of protected organic acids may be useful as a suitable alternative to antibiotics.

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Antimicrobial resistance: Get the basics, challenges and outlooks on this global health threat

FAO has published on its website an article on what you need to know about this global health threat.

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Vaccination against Salmonella in pigs. What can we expect?

Could the vaccination against Salmonella in pigs be as crucial as it has been in poultry?

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Picture 1. Using ropes for sampling oral fluids.

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PRRSV surveillance. How could we track the progress towards PRRS control in our farms?

How can we monitor our program? Which pigs should be sampled? How many? How often should we sequence the virus/es present in our farms?

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New CSF outbreaks confirmed in Brazil

7 new CSF outbreaks have been confirmed on backyard farms.

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ASF: three new provinces affected in China

Up until now, 63 cases have been confirmed in 17 provinces.

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Pharmgate and ECO Animal Health expand partnership

Joint venture will bring swine vaccines to Japan and Brazil.

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OIE: action to address antimicrobial resistance in animals

Ministers agree on international action to address antimicrobial resistance in animals and to safeguard medicines for humans and animals alike.

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Figure 1. Pig coughing in a hospital pen. Note: The feeder in the hospital pen is dry meal ad libitum.

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Clinical case: Influenza type A outbreak in a minimal disease farm

The farmer contacted the veterinary surgeon concerning an increase of respiratory distress and mortality in the finishing pigs during the previous 3 days.