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Host-pathogen interplay at primary infection sites in pigs challenged with Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae
This study implies a metabolic adaptation of A. pleuropneumoniae to the porcine upper respiratory tract already during early infection.
Sampling for the detection of agents of the porcine respiratory disease complex: Bronchoalveolar lavage or bronchial scraping?
Many veterinarians find bronchial scraping a less invasive and, above all, simpler sampling method than bronchoalveolar lavage.
Spain alerts of the presence of foot-and-mouth disease in Algeria
The MAPAMA reports that all the prevention measures implemented in 2014 in the face of the circulation of serotype O in the North of Africa are still in force.
Salmonella control in the pig and pork production in Denmark – lessons learnt
The success of the Danish salmonella program in pigs and pork is a result of improvements in slaughterhouse hygiene, more than it can be attributed to control in primary production. Today focus is on the end result, measured as carcass prevalence.
An experimental study demonstrates that llamas and pigs are susceptible to the virus MERS-CoV
Researchers from the IRTA-CReSA in collaboration with researchers from the Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam (the Netherlands), studied the susceptibility of different animal species to infection with MERS-CoV.
Sodium butyrate supplementation in lactating sows and nursery pigs
Coated sodium butyrate supplementation may improve immunoglobulin concentration in milk.
USDA to support antimicrobial resistance research
USDA announces $11 million to support antimicrobial resistance research.
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.
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.