New Foot-and-Mouth disease rapid diagnostic kit
New Foot-and-Mouth disease rapid diagnostic kit gets license for use in U.S. livestock.
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Antibiotic resistance: the role of animal production (2 de 2)
Why has antimicrobial resistance become more important over the last few years? Which is the responsibility of animal production? Is it possible to transfer antimicrobial resistance from animals to humans and vice versa? Can meat contain resistance even without having antimicrobial residues?
Introduction of replacement gilts to PRRS-positive sow herds
A study was performed including 69 PRRS-positive sow herds with the aim of comparing the use of PRRSV MLV and quarantine facilities with the PRRSV status of replacement gilts at first insemination.
Colombia: rehearsal to assess the training of pig veterinarians
Veterinarians in the midwestern region of Colombia were assessed by the ICA with the aim of verifying the assistance and control of diseases in pigs.
Systematic epidemiological investigations of cases of Senecavirus A in US swine breeding herds
Epidemiological investigations were conducted on a case series of six Senecavirus A (SVA)-affected breeding herds in the United States. Multiple potential routes of introduction were identified.
FAO: New field manual on African swine fever
FAO has published a new manual, which is part of the EMPRES series on animal health: African swine fever: detection and diagnosis – A manual for veterinarians.
Two clinical isolates of Mycoplasma hyosynoviae showed differing pattern of lameness
These findings demonstrate that diagnosis of M. hyosynoviae-associated arthritis can be influenced by the clinical isolate, and provides a study platform to investigate the colonization and virulence potential of field isolates.
Meeting of veterinarian authorities concerning ASF control
On June 2, 2017 the meeting of Heads of veterinary services in Eastern European and Baltic countries devoted to African swine fever control in the region was held in Riga (Latvia).
Inspection of Russian establishments by Japanese experts
Japanese competent authority will consider the possibility of beef and pork export from the Russian Federation to Japan in case of favorable visit results.
Evaluation of an electrostatic particle ionization technology for decreasing airborne pathogens in pigs
The reduction in infectious agents in the air by the EPI technology could potentially decrease the microbial exposure for pigs.
Regulators in EU, Japan and US take steps to facilitate development of new antibiotics
EMA, PMDA and FDA align data requirements and agree on areas of convergence.
Luxemburg: first Antibiotics National Plan
After the joint efforts of the Ministries of Health and Agriculture, an Antibiotics National Plan is being developed (2018-2022).
Encapsulated organic acids affects performance, immunity and intestinal health in weanling pigs
Encapsulated organic acid supplementation may improve performance due to an improvement of intestinal health and immunity after weaning.
Regional limb injection or systemic medication for the treatment of septic lameness in sows
Reducing the use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals may be achieved through more widespread use of RLP. Regional intravenous limb perfusion of an antimicrobial to treat lameness is feasible in swine.
The immune system and the immunity in swine: The immune cells
This article reviews major immune cells: Neutrophils, macrophages, natural killer, lymphocytes, dendritic cells, mast cells...
African swine fever : the Commission updates veterinary measures to control the disease
This update reviews the control measures in place, building on the experience gained over the past years and the latest scientific input.