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A cross-sectional assessment of PRRSV nucleic acid detection by RT-qPCR in serum, ear-vein blood swabs, nasal swabs, and oral swabs

Ear-vein blood swabs, nasal swabs, and oral swabs can be used as surveillance samples for detecting PRRSV RNA by RT-qPCR in weaning-age pigs.

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USDA invests $17.6M to protect the health and welfare of agricultural animals

Several projects focus on research related to vaccines that could mitigate the spread of ASF.

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Philippines begins vaccinating hogs for African swine fever

The Department of Agriculture procured 600,000 ASF vaccines to limit the spread of the virus.

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SHIC Funds Nine Plan of Work Projects to Advance Emerging Disease Mission

The Swine Health Information Center recently funded nine new projects addressing research priorities and topics published in its 2024 Plan of Work.

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Figure 3. Vaccine application sites and types in pigs and piglets.

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On-farm vaccine handling (III): Administration

A review of vaccine administration routes, administration methods according to the type of animal, and how to manage vaccination supplies.

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Absence of Trichinella infection in commercial pigs in the U.S.

USDA research documents absence of Trichinella infection in commercial pigs.

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Mexico: New pharmacovigilance system for veterinary products

The Pharmacovigilance System for veterinary products is implemented to guarantee the efficacy, quality, and safety of animal medicines, contributing to the production of healthy and safe food.

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PRRS costs U.S. pork producers $1.2 billion per year, new study shows

The cost of PRRS has increased by 80% in the last decade.

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Boehringer Ingelheim steps forward with new technology to improve respiratory health management in production systems

The global launch of “SoundTalks^® powered by FARMERA^TM” will take place on September 9 in Bologna. This innovative solution enables you to identify trends and patterns at system level and to continuously improve your production system performance 24/7.

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Summary of the 27th IPVS and 15th ESPHM-ECPHM: sanitation, immunology, vaccines

In this second installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers and posters on health, immunology, and vaccines presented at the latest edition of the IPVS and ESPHM-ECPHM in Leipzig.

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Germany confirms first case of ASF in domestic pigs in Rhineland-Palatinate

One case of ASF has been confirmed in a domestic pig on a small farm located in Gerolsheim, district of Bad Dürkheim, about 65 km from the border with France.

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Space–time dynamics of African swine fever spread in the Philippines

The results here will help inform decisions intended to mitigate the impact of ASF in the Philippines and will contribute to the understanding of the epidemiological dynamics.

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ISU develops test for Japanese encephalitis virus

Having a federally approved JEV test ready would help mitigate the damage of a possible outbreak.

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55th AASV Annual Meeting summary: Miscellaneous

Antonio Palomo summarizes the presentations from the latest AASV, ranging from the future of the veterinary profession to the eradication of diseases, hog prices, and experiences in improving pig survival.

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