OIE Strategy tackles the threat of Antimicrobial Resistance in animals
The OIE publishes its Strategy on Antimicrobial Resistance and the Prudent Use of Antimicrobials to tackle the antimicrobial resistance threat.
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EU PIG: project created to help improve Europe’s pig industry
EU PIG is a new concept which aims to improve the connection between producers and the latest science, husbandry techniques and technologies from within their industry via fellow producers, academics and advisors connected through thematic and regional platforms.
Russia has detected the presence of ASF virus genetic material in sausages
The Rosselkhoznadzor has informed of the presence of ASF (African swine fever) virus genetic material in sausages from an abattoir located in Lytkarinsky, in the oblast of Moscow.
United States: FSIS Strategic Plan FY2017-2021
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) 2017–2021 Strategic Plan builds on prior successes and reflects emerging issues that FSIS faces in ensuring that the food products we regulate are safe to eat.
Further reduction in antimicrobial use in Danish animals
Antimicrobial consumption in pigs - when measured in doses and adjusted for the number of pigs produced per year - was 22% lower in 2015 than in 2009.
FAO : Giant research leap is needed to rein in farm-driven antimicrobial resistance
While cautious about how much remains unknown, the authors - experts form the Royal Veterinary College in London and FAO experts led by Juan Lubroth - highlight compelling evidence of the scale of the threat.
Emergence of a virulent porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) 1 strain in Lower Austria
In the year following the outbreak, the same PRRSV strain was identified repeatedly in different regions of Austria. It can be speculated that the new strain has novel advantageous properties.
Cambodia confirms an outbreak of PRRS
An outbreak of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) has been reported in Li Nha, Tapheim, Tramkak (Takeo).
L-glutamine affects piglet performance, immunity and intestinal health after weaning
L-glutamine supplementation improves intestinal health, nutrient digestibility and performance in weanling pigs.
Commission approves acquisition of Sanofi's animal health business Merial by Boehringer Ingelheim, subject to conditions
The decision is conditional on the divestment of a number of animal health vaccines and pharmaceuticals.
FAO joins forces with Moldovan authorities against African swine fever
During the workshop, participants got updates on prevention and control measures planned by Moldovan authorities, and learned new methods and strategies from FAO international experts.
Bulgaria will be able to export live pigs to the EU again
After a ban of 10 years, Bulgaria will be able to export live pigs to the EU again, according to the information provided by the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency
Ukraine confirms two new ASF cases on commercial farms
A farm with 6,300 susceptible animals and another one with 737 located in Sokolivka (Vasylkivskiy) and Tetiyiv (Tetiyivskiy), both in the oblast of Kiev.
Mucosa immunity and E. coli
This article explains how E. coli breaks the complex intestinal barrier mechanisms in a comprehensible way.
Perinatal dietary choline deficiency in sows
Dietary choline deficiency induces alterations in plasma choline metabolites which are evident at the end of lactation. Betaine and select FAs in milk are sensitive to maternal dietary choline deficiency and day of lactation. Alterations in concentrations of these nutrients may affect early-life neonatal development.
New ASF outbreak on a commercial farm in Russia
The outbreak was detected in a commercial farm with a total of 43,884 susceptible pigs, 150 of which were diagnosed.