APHIS is proposing to recognize the Republic of Malta as free of SVd, ASF and FMD
This change would remove some of the current restrictions on imports of ruminants, breeding swine and their products from Malta.
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Funding for the Centre de développement du porc du Québec
The $1,265,000 in funding will allow the CDPQ to focus on key issues for both the industry and MAPAQ like improving animal welfare.
Seneca Valley Virus - Field Experiences In Iowa
Dr. Chris Rademacher, Senior Clinician - Swine Extension Veterinarian, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, from the 2015 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 19-22, 2015, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
Relationship between biosecurity status, production parameters, herd characteristics and antimicrobial usage in farrow-to-finish pig herds
This study aimed at assessing possible associations between the biosecurity level, antimicrobial usage and farm and production characteristics in order to advice on best practices for a low antimicrobial usage and maximum animal health and production.
Control of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (I): Acute outbreak
This paper describes the acute outbreak of App within a pig population and how control may be achieved.
Considerations for selecting influenza vaccines for swine
Inactivated vaccines can be effective if used in conjunction with other practices, such as controlled movement of animals and people and with careful analysis of whether the vaccine antigen is a good antigenic match with the circulating strain.
Summary of cases of ASF in Europe
We summarise the number of outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) together with the number of affected animals declared to the OIE
USDA : Funding for antimicrobial resistance research
The research projects funded through this announcement will help us succeed in our efforts to preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics and protect public health.
Conjugated linoleic acid during late gestation reduces the fat content in the colostrum and increases IgG
Colostrum production and immunoglobulin concentrations to conjugated linoleic acid during late gestation.
USDA : Research into sustainable crop and livestock production methods
USDA awarded $16.5 million in grants to support research into methods for boosting agriculture productivity and ensuring food security in the face of pests, diseases and a changing climate.
Growth of the Spanish Animal Health and Nutrition industry
The Spanish Animal Health and Nutrition industry grew up to €1,299.70 M of global turnover in 2015, i.e., a 8.71%.
EU animal disease programmes: generally sound but cost-effectiveness unclear
EU animal disease programmes do a good job of containing disease, but it is hard to tell whether they are cost-effective, concludes a new report from the European Court of Auditors.
FAO guidelines : economic questions and economic analysis for animal diseases
FAO has developed and published guidelines on how to address economic questions and conduct economic analysis for animal diseases.
FVE - AVMA partnership
Together, the FVE and the AVMA represent approximately 300,000 veterinarians across Europe and the United States.
New PED outbreak in Ontario (Canada)
The outbreak was reported on 31 March on a grower-to-finish farm in Chatham-Kent.
Differences between American and global strains of PEDv
Virulence and infectivity differences between strains are notorious. Moreover, the new virus is not controlled with vaccines developed from classical strains and may yield false positives in some diagnostic tests.