How PCV2 vaccines work
Despite not having a consistent post-vaccination serological reaction, vaccinated animals behave differently from unvaccinated animals under field conditions.The article explains why vaccines offer protection.
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Evaluation of pneumonia lesions at the abattoir with the lung score assessment
The economic evaluation of each assessment allows the producer to quantify the economic impact of pneumonia.
Korea reports the presence of FMD in pigs
The total population of susceptible animals in the holding is 670, of which 30 developed symptoms.
Campylobacter and Listeria infections still rising in the EU
Human cases of listeriosis and campylobacteriosis rose once again in 2014, continuing an upward trend that began in 2008. Salmonellosis cases increased slightly for the first time since 2008.
Newly emerged Porcine Deltacoronavirus associated with diarrhoea in swine in China
To our knowledge, this is the first report on the identification, prevalence, complete genome sequencing and molecular characterizations of PDCoV in diarrhoeal samples in pigs in China.
United Kingdom: cost savings for pork processors exporting to the USA
Finished pigs from controlled housing destined to be exported to the US frozen, no longer need to be tested for trichinella.
EU commits close to €161 million to combat animal diseases and zoonoses in 2016
Compared to 2015, an increased amount (7 million) has been allocated in 2016 for the implementation of eradication and control of African Swine Fever programmes, mainly in the 4 Member States where the disease has occurred in 2013.
USDA issues updated Swine Enteric Coronavirus Disease Federal Order
APHIS has reprioritized its needs going forward and will focus all remaining SECD funds towards diagnostic testing.
Post-weaning E. coli immunity
In practice, and to have active-acquired antibodies ready at weaning, piglets should be immunised 10 days to 2 weeks before weaning.
Changes in the porcine intestinal microbiome in response to infection with S.enterica and L. intracellularis
There were similar changes in the GI microbiome associated with carriage of S. enterica regardless of whether the pigs were experimentally challenged with S. enterica or acquired it naturally.
Flu productive impact
There are many open topics, such as: 1) what is the impact of the disease in endemic situations at the reproductive level (irregular return to estrus / fertility), especially in gilts; or 2) what is the productive impact in farrowing units, especially when we know that suckling piglets can play a role as a reservoir of the virus in an endemically infected farm.
Effect of vaccination against PRRSV on virus shedding
Effect of modified-live porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus vaccine on the shedding of wild-type virus from an infected population of growing pigs.
PED becomes notifiable disease in England
From today, Friday 18 December, it is a legal requirement to notify APHA of suspect and confirmed cases of PED in pigs in England.
UE adopts protection measures against FMD situation in Libya and Morocco
FMD situation in Libya and Morocco requires to adopt protection measures at Union level which take into account the survival of the virus in the environment and potential transmission routes of that virus.
European Union: Progress on two proposals considered as a package on "Animal medicines"
The Presidency reported to the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on the progress achieved during the second half of 2015 on two proposals considered as a package on 'Animal medicines'.
Pigs that are resistant to PRRSv developed at University of Missouri
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus was first detected in the U.S. in 1987. Pigs that contract the disease have extreme difficulty reproducing, don’t gain weight and have a high mortality rate. The disease costs North American farmers more than $660 million annually. Now, a team of researchers from the University of Missouri, Kansas State University, and Genus plc have bred pigs that are not harmed by the disease.