Colombia: the main pig producing region could be declared free of CSF
The WOAH's Scientific Commission for Animal Diseases recommended that the region is declared free of CSF during the WOAH's general meeting next May.
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Serological follow-up of tuberculosis in a wild boar population in contact with infected cattle
There is an increasing concern in several European countries over the role that tuberculosis (TB)-infected wild boar may play in the progress of bovine TB eradication campaigns. In Spain, the wild boar is the main wild reservoir of tuberculosis.
Summary On Recent Time-to-PRRS-Stability Research
Summary On Recent Time-to-PRRS-Stability Research - Dr. Daniel Linhares, from the 2016 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 17-20, 2016, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
An update of Brachyspira hyodysenteriae serotyping
Results indicate that B. hyodysenteriae has a high degree of serological heterogeneity that has probably differently developed in diverse geographical areas over time.
PRRSV control using vaccination and optimized management: three case studies
Although the use of vaccination was effective in stabilizing the sows, the results of these case studies emphasized that elimination of PRRSV from the nursery can only be accomplished if vaccination and partial depopulation/ disinfection are supported by strict implementation of all recommended management procedures, including AI/AO.
USA: low but concerning incidence of central nervous system cases in pigs
Veterinary diagnostic laboratories have reported a low but concerning incidence of central nervous system (CNS) cases submitted over the last six months.
Clinical case: Multifactorial respiratory process at nursery and finisher
This case report highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach to achieve a correct differential diagnosis.
European Union: African swine fever spreading slowly
African swine fever is spreading slowly in the Baltic countries and Poland, according to the latest epidemiological data analysed by these Member States and EFSA.
Development of loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays for rapid detection of Toxoplasma gondii in pork
The LAMP assay established in this study provides a simple, specific, sensitive and rapid method of T. gondii genomic DNA detection, hence is expected to plays an important role in the monitoring of T. gondii contamination in various food products.
MRSA colonization and infection among persons with occupational livestock exposure in Europe
This review summarizes data on the types of occupation-related infections caused by LA-MRSA CC398, the incidence of such infections as well as potential preventive strategies.
WOAH audit in the pig producing areas of Colombia
In the regions of Caldas, Quindío, Antioquia, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, the north area of Cauca, Chocó; and the municipality of Cajamarca, in Tolima, we can find more than 70% of the Colombian technified pig production.
Exudative epidermitis of piglets caused by non-toxigenic Staphylococcus sciuri
The study provided the first known report of clinical lung lesions and endocarditis in piglets due to Staphylococcus sciuri.
Blend of organic acids and medium chain fatty acids reduces diarrhoea in piglets challenged with ETEC K88
Organic acid supplementation in weanling diets improves piglet performance and reduced diarrhoea.
Rotavirus Epidemiology
Dr. Douglas Marthaler, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, from the 2016 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 17-20, 2016, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
New ASF outbreak on a backyard farm in Moldova
The veterinary authorities of Moldova have reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) a case of african swine fever (ASF) on a backyard farm.
PEDV detection and antibody response in commercial growing pigs
This study showed that oral fluid-based testing could provide an easy and “animal-friendly” approach to sample collection for nucleic acid and/or antibody-based surveillance of PEDV in swine populations.