Japan: Classical swine fever found in wild boars in major pig-producing area
This is the first case of classical swine fever in Kyushu in wild boars. The island of Kyushu accounts for about one-third of Japan's domestic pigs.
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Controlling streptococcal infections on a sow farm, a field experience
Can autogenous vaccines help us control streptococcal infections? What should we take into account?
Germany detects new case of ASF in domestic pigs
The exact cause of the entry of the disease is still unclear. However, there is currently nothing to indicate an active epidemic among wild boars in the region.
Successful Joint Congress: 2,700 Veterinarians at the IPVS & ESPHM 2024
From 4th to 7th June 2024, 2,700 veterinarians from 65 countries gathered at the Leipzig Trade Fair for IPVS & ESPHM 2024 to exchange ideas on ground-breaking topics in swine health. For the first time in eight years, the two most internationally renowned congresses for swine veterinary medicine, the International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) Congress and the European Symposium for Porcine Health Management (ESPHM), were held together at one location.
On-farm vaccine handling (II): Storage
Do's and don'ts of vaccine storage regarding location, temperature control, maintenance, and traceability.
Mexico, the United States and Canada make up the North American Animal Health Committee
The Terms of Reference state that representatives of health agencies will meet once a year in plenary
Clinical case: Broken ribs
The slaughterhouse suspected animal welfare issues as a high number of healed broken ribs were found during the meat inspection of a batch of pigs.
333 Surveys: Thank you to those who participated in the PCV-2 vaccine survey!
We'd like to thank all the users who participated in the PCV-2 vaccine survey and congratulate the winners of the drawing.
WOAH announces the election of its new Director General
Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran was elected as the new Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health.
South Korea reports first ASF case in 5 months
The outbreak in domestic pigs is the first reported outbreak since January.
Necropsy manual: Necropsy of a piglet in the supine position
In the first two installments, we covered necropsy in lateral decubitus. In this third installment, we will look at necropsy in the supine position
Canada: Alberta launches small-scale swine disease surveillance project
The main goal of this project is surveillance and early detection of federally and provincially reportable diseases.
The Netherlands' new long-term approach against antimicrobial resistance
The Netherlands proposes numerous actions with the National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance 2024-2030.
Philippines aids Agusan Norte hog raisers recovering from ASF
The organization will work to increase the number of pigs to meet the demand for pork in the local market.
USDA awards $22.2 million in Farm Bill Funding to protect animal health
These 81 new projects led by 48 states, universities, industry organizations, and veterinary diagnostic laboratories will increase the nation’s ability to rapidly respond to and control animal disease outbreaks.
Dramatic increase in ASF cases in the EU in 2023
EFSA has just published its annual epidemiological report on African swine fever (ASF).