New ASF outbreak in domestic pigs in Romania
Romania has confirmed a new ASF outbreak in domestic pigs. The last one occurred last January.
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Immunonutrition in swine
Intestinal integrity is just as relevant as vaccination protocols in inducing adequate immunity to environmental challenges.
Increase injection speed
When we must treat many animals (e.g. when blanket vaccinations or antiparasitic treatments must be administered), injections must be fast.
Reproductive ratio for the local spread of African Swine Fever in wild boars in the Russian Federation
The study identifies the ASF transmission rate value in affected natural wild populations, for the first time, which could provide basis for modelling ASF transmission.
Germany: new regulations on the use of antibiotics in animals
The new regulations are part of the implementation of the German Antibiotic Resistances Strategy DART 2020.
The importance of vitamin D for the immune system in swine
Vitamin D3 plays a central role in the immune response of swine . 25-OH D3 may be a more efficient source to improve vitamin D status of pigs than cholecalciferol.
EU: the role of hunters in the control of ASF
A brochure has been published, in several languages, on the important role of hunters in the control of African swine fever.
Stonehaven incubate appoints Dr Mark Heffernan as CEO
The company, which officially launches this month at the Human Biotech and Animal Health Summit in Boston, has been formed as a vehicle for human biotechnology companies to expand their innovations into the animal health sector.
Russian meetings with French association of pork producers and processors
The president of the association Guillaume Roue noted that the cooperation in the field of ASF is extremely important today for the French pork industry.
Uterine prolapses in North American production sow herds (1/2): Rate of prolapses over time
Percentage of prolapsed sows has consistently increased every year, from 4.8 in 2012 to 10.2% in 2016.
Replacement acclimation practices for Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae used in Europe
Gilt acclimation was performed in 78% surveyed European farms; vaccination, alone or combined with natural exposure to infected animals, was the main used strategy.
PRRSV sequencing and its use in practice
It is very important to analyze new PRRSV sequences against a broad reference set representing the farm, the system and the region, as well as the sequences of available commercial vaccines (this will make it possible to differentiate between field and vaccine strains).
The swine gut microbiome
It is very likely that the swine nutrition industry will be shaped in the near future by the study of the microbiome.
Topigs Norsvin implements PRRS resistance in breeding value estimation
Topigs Norsvin has recently implemented selection for increased natural resistance to PRRS by using the WUR SNP in breeding value estimation.
Brazil could be granted the foot-and-mouth disease-free status with vaccination
The decision will be announced at the WOAH’s General Meeting, that will be held in Paris from May 20th to May 25th.
Antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria still high in humans, animals and food
The report highlights some emerging issues and confirms antimicrobial resistance as one of the biggest threats to public health, mainly by reducing the effectiveness of treatment options.