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World Veterinary Day 2017: fight against antimicrobial resistance

On World Veterinary Day, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Veterinary Association (WVA) pay tribute to the crucial role played by veterinarians in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

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Figure 4. Evolution of the number of pig herds under the German Serological Salmonella Monitoring programme according to its prevalence.

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The German Salmonella serological monitoring programme

Several reasons explain the failure of the German Salmonella Monitoring Programme to result in a continuous reduction of the frequency of salmonella-carrying pigs sent to slaughter at a national level.

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France launches its new plan of action against veterinary antimicrobial resistances

This plan represents the commitment of France for fighting antibiotic resistances in the sphere of animal health under the “One Health” approach.

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Frequent isolation of MRSA ST398 among healthy pigs in Portugal

This study showed a massive occurrence of ST398-MRSA in two independent swine farms.

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USDA to launch study on antimicrobial use on swine operations

From May through August 2017, the USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), will conduct a national study focusing on how antimicrobials are used on swine operations in the United States.

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Diagnostic Considerations in a Growth-Promoter Free Industry

Diagnostic Considerations in a Growth-Promoter Free Industry - Back to the Future - Dr. Fabio Vannucci, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, from the 2016 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 17-20, 2016, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.

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Molecular evolution of PRRS viruses circulating in Vietnam from 2007 to 2015

This study expands existing knowledge on the genetic diversity and evolution of PRRSV in Vietnam.

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Continuous trickle of ASF cases in Europe

During the first trimester of 2017, more than 70 cases in domestic pigs and 670 in wild boars have been notified in the European continent.

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Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in China

After the detection of the disease in cattle and sheep by late February, China has informed of the appearance of the disease in pigs.

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USA: Campylobacter, Salmonella led bacterial foodborne illnesses in 2016

CDC’s Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) report provides the most up-to-date information about foodborne illnesses in the United States.

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Brazil will set the rules for compartmentalisation in pigs

The system is planned to be adopted in a year and a half at the most, and it will be voluntary.

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In-feed organic acids as a strategy to combat Salmonella in growing pigs

Sodium butyrate or a blend of formic and citric acid in feed may be considered as a cost-effective control measure to reduce Salmonella faecal shedding in commercial herds.

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The growth of the Spanish animal health and nutrition industry continued in 2016

The pigs, cats and dogs market implies more than 60% of the total animal species market.

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USA: NIFA announces $2.4 million to relieve veterinary shortages

Recipients are required to commit to three years of veterinary service in a designated veterinary shortage area.

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Figure 2. Estimated boar population in Europe. Source: FAO-ASFORCE, May 2015.

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ASF in Europe today

The complexity of ASF control means we need to make a group effort to prevent the disease from entering the EU and make sure we are prepared to fight the disease if it shows up.

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Figure 1. Litter sampling (only piglets exposed to a cotton rope) and family sampling (both sow and piglets are exposed to a cotton rope).

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PRRSV surveillance on the breeding herd - is oral fluids from suckling piglets an alternative?

Oral fluids are practical, fast, easy, cost-effective and reliable methods for sampling pig populations, but it has not been easy or practical to obtain such samples from suckling piglets...