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Heterologous challenge in the presence of maternally-derived antibodies results in vaccine-associated enhanced respiratory disease in weaned piglets

Our data indicates that although high titers of vaccine-derived MDA reduced homologous virus infection, transmission, and disease, MDA alone was sufficient to induce vaccine associated enhanced respiratory disease upon heterologous infection.

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Superbugs: MEPs want to curb use of antibiotics in farming

To fight the growing resistance of bacteria to today’s antibiotics, the use of existing antimicrobial drugs should be restricted, and new ones should be developed, said the European Parliament on Thursday.

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Risk factors associated to Oedema disease in pigs

OD will normally appear after 1 or 2 weeks post-weaning and most likely associated to the presence of other risk factors.

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MEPs approve updated rules to help contain transmissible animal diseases

Following Parliament's endorsement, the regulation can now be published in the EU Official Journal.

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A DIVA vaccine for cross-protection against Salmonella

The attenuated S. Typhimurium BBS 866 strain, containing mutations in rfaH and multiple sRNAs, addresses the limitations of current Salmonella vaccines by providing cross-protection against Salmonella serovars in swine without interfering with established monitoring programs for Salmonella surveillance.

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Enzootic pneumonia risk factors in fattening pigs

Any contact between fattening pigs of different age during restocking of compartments increased the risk.

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Reference values for immunocrit ratios to assess maternal antibody uptake in 1-day-old piglets

The IR method ascertains whether piglets are receiving adequate maternal antibodies until their own immune systems are developed.

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Advance in the fight against ASF

The research is focused on one of the pig genes associated with African Swine Fever Virus infection called RELA. The gene causes the immune system to overreact with devastating effects.

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Estructura de la mucosa del intestino delgado

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Changes in morphology of small intestine of piglets after weaning that can trigger diarrhoea

Weaning triggers a series of changes leading to the decrease of feed intake and the deterioration of the intestinal architecture which finally results in infection, diarrhoea and low performance.

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Comparison of specimens for detection of PRRSv infection in boar studs

These results showed that the highest assurance of providing PRRSV-negative semen to sow farms should be based on rRT-PCR testing of serum collected at the time of semen collection.

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Mali confirms an outbreak of ASF

The outbreak was detected in a village with a total of 1.003 susceptible pigs, 130 of which were diagnosed.

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Brazil: The OIE accepts the request for declaring several states CSF-free

Fourteen states and the Federal District are about to receive the Clasical Swine Fever (CSF)-free area status, according to the information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil.

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Containing animal disease outbreaks: agriculture MEPs endorse deal with Council

Measures to prevent and halt outbreaks of animal diseases such as avian flu or African swine fever were backed by the Agriculture Committee on Tuesday.

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Colombia: The ICA strengthens controls against CSF in Cordoba

CSF was detected in the township of Arache, municipality of Chima.

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The role of gilt acclimation in the control of PRRS

The first and the most important condition at the beginning of PRRSV control program is to disrupt virus circulation in the reproductive herd.

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SDA Awards 35 Food Safety Grants, Including $3.4 Million for Antimicrobial Resistance, to Protect Consumers

USDA announced awards totaling more than $15.1 million, including more than $3.4 million for antimicrobial resistance strategies, to ensure a safe and nutritious food supply and while maintaining American agricultural competitiveness.