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
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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.
Distinct iImmune responses and virus shedding in pigs following infection with A(H1N1)09
Our data shows that natural infection by contact induces remarkably high innate and adaptive immune response, although the animals were exposed to a very low virus dose.
Commission continues fight against Antimicrobial Resistance with announcement of second Action Plan
The new Action plan will focus on supporting Member States, particularly in establishing, implementing and monitoring their National Action Plans and strengthening its leading role in global fora, notably within the international organisations and with major trade partners.
Transitional measures for the accreditation of official laboratories carrying out official testing for Trichinella
On transitional measures for the application of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the accreditation of official laboratories carrying out official testing for Trichinella.
Immunisation of fattening pigs against influenza: a case study
The reasons behind the vaccination against influenza virus on a group of fattenig units with recurrent respiratory clinical pictures that belong to an integrated production system are discussed. Impact on production parameters and economic results are also shown.
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NewsAntimicrobial resistance: EFSA and partners to develop indicators
EFSA, the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control are to propose a list of indicators that will enable risk managers to monitor the reduction of antimicrobial resistance.
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NewsAujeszky's disease in Papua New Guinea
According to the WOAH, the disease has appeared in domestic pigs in the small village of Vanimo (West Sepik), near the border with Indonesia.
Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan shows clear added value of European action
The evaluation concludes that the Action Plan had a clear EU added value acting as a symbol of political commitment, stimulating several actions within Member States, and has served to strengthen international cooperation.
Sales of veterinary antibiotics continue to decline in most European countries
Overall, pigs, cattle, poultry and sheep/goats accounted for 33% (19.593), 32% (18.855), 14% (8.050) and 13% (7.801), respectively, of the PCU (population correction unit;i.e. the estimated weight at treatment of livestock and of slaughter animals) in the 29 countries.
A genetically novel virus associated with polio-like symptoms in pigs identified
The diagnostic team found microscopic lesions in the pigs’ central nervous tissues containing a novel sapelovirus that researchers hadn’t previously encountered.
M. hyopneumoniae predisposed the pig to a higher inflammatory response to Influenza virus infection
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae pre-infection affected neither the influenza virus replication nor the IFN-induced antiviral responses in lungs. However, it predisposed the animals to a higher inflammatory response to H1N1 infection.
ASF in Russia: more cases and in more areas
So far this year, with a significant increase in the number of outbreaks as of June, the total outbreaks amount 251, with 194 affecting domestic pigs and 57 in wild boars.