Ireland launches a webpage providing information and advice on Antimicrobial Resistance
Agri-food & AMR aims to provide farmers and all those involved in the agri-food industry with information and advice in relation to prudent use of antibiotics.
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Stochastic model of PRRSV control strategies on a swine farm in the United States
After 24 years of experience we still don't have a control plan agreed upon and accepted by all our technical community. Why?
Australia: new antibiotic prescribing guidelines for livestock
The Australian Veterinary Association and Animal Medicines Australia are joining forces to develop best practice antibiotic prescribing guidelines for livestock and horses.
First detection of antibodies against African Swine Fever virus in faeces samples
This study assessed the feasibility of detecting antibodies against ASFV in faeces for later implementation in surveillance and control programmes.
World Antibiotic Awareness Week
Monday 16 November 2015 marks the launch of the first World Antibiotic Awareness Week.
Nutritional strategies to reduce sow lameness
A gilt who has compromised limb health on entry to the breeding herd is more vulnerable to early removal as a result of lameness and more vulnerable to the negative production affects associated with it.
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NewsThe OIE confirms new outbreaks of ASF in Ukraine
The OIE has published two new reports concerning new cases of African swine fever (ASF) in Ukraine.
Panel - Swine health presenters take on questions from the audience on health, policy, and future
Swine health presenters take on questions from the audience on health, policy, and future - Panel, from the 2015 Pre-AASV Boehringer Ingelheim Swine Health Seminar, February 27, 2015, Orlando, FL, USA.
United Kingdom: New guidance issued for antibiotic usage on pig farms
The new guidance was designed to help vets and farmers to review their antibiotic use.
Safer use of antibiotics and antimicrobials in livestock in Viet Nam
MARD and FAO take the first step towards safer use of antibiotics and antimicrobials in livestock in Viet Nam.
The emergence of PEDV and the importance of biosecurity in feed supply chain
The transmission of PEDV through the feed supply chain is an example of a complex disease transmission pathway that triggered swine feed industry stakeholders to collaborate in understanding and addressing the risk factors.
Sardinia will be able to export its suckling pig "Doc" outside the island
After four years of prohibition, the Italian Ministry of Health has authorized the sale of Sardinia's suckling pig "Doc" to Italian areas outside the island.
New ASF cases in Ukraine
It seems that the virus is being transmitted by humans and means of transportation.
Spain launches prevention measures against the FMD outbreak declared in Morocco
MAGRAMA is going to implement prevention and biosecurity measures immediately along their borders in order to avoid the introduction of Foot and Mouth disease in Spain.
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NewsISU researchers discover mystery virus that causes tremors in piglets
A team of veterinary researchers at Iowa State University has pinpointed a virus that has caused mysterious tremors in piglets dating back decades.
Measurement of time-to-virus-negative-piglets interval in PRRSv positive sow herds
The accuracy and security provided by the combination of samples of weaned pigs and piglets at birth, either stillborn or live piglets, help us make a decision that will be crucial in any eradication plan.