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Colombia will recover its status as a foot-and-mouth disease-free country

The WOAH acknowledges that the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak ended in Colombia, so it is expected that in 90 days Colombia will be deemed as a foot-and-mouth disease-free country.

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Figure 1. Effect of the use of a combination of organic acids and monglycerides of medium chain fatty acids (OA+MG-MCFA, 8kg/t) instead of ZnO (3000ppm), in the starter stage in piglets (8 replicates/ treatment, 12 animals per replicate). The model included: treatment, piglet size at the beginning (P<0,001 for the final weight and growth) and their interaction (P>0,05). SEM = standard error of the mean

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Transition to diets without zinc oxide (2/2): additives

It is difficult for a single additive to mimic the effect of the addition of antibiotics or ZnO. This is why we need to combine groups of additives in water and feed, so they act both, as prevention and treatment.

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APHIS proposes to recognize Mexico as free of Classical Swine Fever

This newly proposed action would relieve CSF-specific restrictions on the importation of pork and pork products from Mexico.

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Argentina strengthens the measures to avoid the entrance of PRRS

Due to the detection of PRRS in Uruguay in late July, the SENASA adopted several measures to protect the national pig production.

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Reducing antimicrobial usage in pig production without jeopardizing production parameters

Guided interventions as a team effort of farmer and herd veterinarian/other advisors have shown to be a promising method in the reduction of antimicrobial usage in pig production.

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EMA works to promote safe and effective veterinary therapies

New leaflet explains how EMA works to promote safe and effective veterinary therapies.

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APHIS announces Malta’s status for certain swine diseases

After a thorough evaluation, APHIS determined that the surveillance, prevention, and control measures implemented by the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Malta are sufficient to minimize the risk of introducing these diseases into the United States. View the determination here.

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Influenza A viruses within swine farrow-to-wean farms: emergence, persistence, and subsidence of diverse viral genotypes

Influenza A viruses (IAVs) are endemic in swine and represent a public health risk. However, there is limited information on the genetic diversity of swine IAVs within farrow-to-wean farms, which is where most pigs are born.

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Experts release U.S. policy roadmap to reduce antibiotic use in food animals

Leading physicians, veterinarians and other experts outline key steps for policymakers, food companies and food purchasers, and medical groups to help tackle the antibiotic resistance crisis.

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Development of a rapid, simple, and specific rtPCR assay for detection of pseudorabies viral DNA in domestic swine herds

The researchers developed a single-tube, rapid rtPCR that is capable of detecting 10 copies of PRV glycoprotein B ( gB) DNA per 20-µL total volume reaction.

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Utility of snout wipe samples for influenza a virus surveillance in exhibition swine populations

Although further investigation and refinement of the sampling method is needed, results indicate that snout wipes will facilitate convenient and undisruptive IAV surveillance in pigs at agricultural fairs.

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Pathological evaluation of claw lesions in culled sows from a Greek herd

Sow laminitis may frequently occur, causing production of low quality hoof horn.

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The immune system and the immunity in swine: Pathogen recognition

Recognition of the pathogen is the first step of defensive immune response; both innate and specific immunity have mechanism to recognize the pathogen.

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Whole herd approach to swine disease control

Whole herd approach to swine disease control - Dr. Brian Payne, Regional Health Director, Pipestone System's Bethany (Illinois) and Rensselaer (Indiana) locations, from the 2017 World Pork Expo, June 7 - 9, 2017, Des Moines, IA, USA.

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ASF is expanding through Europe, now in Romania

The disease has been detected in domestic pigs from a backyard farm near the border with Hungary.

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New EU reference laboratory for foodborne viruses

On 16 December 2016 the Commission launched a call for applications to select and designate an EU reference laboratory in the field of foodborne viruses.