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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.

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EU report: more evidence on link between antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance

A new report from the three agencies presents new data on antibiotic consumption and antibiotic resistance and reflects improved surveillance across Europe.

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The European Commission approves the ‘One Health’ European Joint Programme

The ‘One Health’ European Joint Programme (EJP), formed by 41 research centres and reference laboratories from 19 member states has passed the European Commission’s assessment and will receive subsidies for the next 5 years.

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Chile implements a porcine epidemic diarrhoea prevention programme

The appearance of the porcine epidemic diarrhoea in Chile would cause a greatly negative impact at a national level.

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Assessment of the risk to public health due to use of antimicrobials in pigs: an example of pleuromutilins in Denmark

This assessment reflects the current situation and should be repeated if pleuromutilin consumption increases substantially, resulting in increased prevalence of mobile, easily transmissible resistance mechanisms.

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Colombia confirms new cases of foot-and-mouth disease near the border with Venezuela

The ICA has confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle in Cúcuta (North Santander), at 300 meters from the border with Venezuela, and another one in Tibacuy (Cudinamarca) related to the outbreak in Yacopí.

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