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.
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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.
EU: New insights on perceptions of antimicrobial resistance
Do you think enough is being done to control or prevent overuse of antibiotics in farm animals? Do antibiotics kill viruses? These are some of the questions that EFSA asked farmers, veterinarians and consumers through its survey aimed at gauging awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across the EU.
Brasil: Animal Health National Plan
Among the measures there will be the evaluation of the state veterinary services and the intensification of the health emergencies service.
Effect of enrofloxacin on Haemophilus parasuis infection, disease and immune response
Results from this study can help determine timing of antimicrobial use and contribute to our current understanding of judicious antibiotic use.
New H1N2 Influenza strain shows signs of spreading
A veterinary Pathologist with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine reports an emerging H1N2 strain of influenza, first detected in 2013 in Manitoba, has begun to spread throughout western Canada.
United Kingdom: Change in antibiotic use shows pig industry responding to resistance concerns
Figures newly released through RUMA suggest the UK pig sector is making significant changes in how it stewards antibiotic use in at least one key area, with a halving in prescribed antibiotics administered in feed for young pigs.
Herd level risk factors for stomach ulcers in finishing pigs
The influence of feed structure and pelleting on the development of gastric ulcers in pigs is well established. Some studies have shown a beneficial effect of access to straw on gastric health. However, the role of other factors, e.g. disease and stress, is not well understood.
Netherlands: Prudent use of antimicrobials in animals
There has been a very significant reduction in the use of antibiotics in animals in the Netherlands in recent years (a 58.4% decrease in sales from 2009 to 2015).