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Genome-wide inactivation of porcine endogenous retroviruses (PERVs)

The study shows that CRISPR-Cas9 multiplexability can be as high as 62 and demonstrates the possibility that PERVs can be inactivated for clinical application to porcine-to-human xenotransplantation.

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Uruguay notified the presence of brucellosis

The veterinary authorities of Uruguay have notified the OIE the presence of Brucella suis in a pig farm with 663 susceptible animals of which 41 cases in Canelones (Canelones).

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Development in the number of PRRSV positive breeding herds (nucleus and multiplying herds) and in the number of positive production herds in the Danish SPF system where all herds have a PRRSV declaration

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PRRS control and eradication plans in Europe

Only a few EU countries are discussing national eradication as a possibility.

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IABA: new working group for sanitary and phytosanitary risk assessment

The American Board of Agriculture (IABA) approved the resolution for the creation of a working group with the aim of improving the capabilities of the continent in the assessment of SPS risks.

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Manitoba PED infected farms cleared of virus

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Diseased sows with EM, accompanied with depression, anorexia, fever, moderate breathing difficulties, eye and nasal discharge with mucus and blood

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Clinical case: Erythema multiforme and respiratory disease in sows/gilts housed in group systems

An erythema multiforme (EM) was noticed in the majority (90%) of breeding stock, associated with respiratory problems and without mortality.

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U.S. pork industry’s ongoing commitment to antibiotic research & stewardship

Building on years of supporting responsible antibiotic use, the National Pork Board has adopted a new Three-point Antibiotic Stewardship Plan that is proactive, collaborative and aggressive in its strategy and scope.

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Oral vaccine platform based on the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae to combat PCV2

The results presented here demonstrate a possible use for recombinant S. cerevisiae expressing viral proteins as an oral vaccine against PCV2.

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Ukraine reports new cases of ASF in domestic pigs

The Veterinary Authorities of Ukraine reported three new cases of African swine fever in domestic pigs to the OIE.

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Subclinical prevalence of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli

This study investigated the prevalence of ETEC positive pigs in farms without clinical signs of diarrhea, and the antibiotic resistance pattern observed amongst ETEC strains isolates.

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Ukraine confirms two new outbreaks of ASF in domestic pigs

Ukrainian Veterinary Services reported the occurrence of two outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) on 10 October in domestic pigs, in two populations of Sumy region.

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Small intestine of a piglet with diarrhea associated with Clostridium perfringens type A infection

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Clostridium perfringens type A: real enteropathogen for piglets?

I truly believe some strains of this bacterium are pathogenic for piglets and can cause diarrhea and reduced growth rate; however, we do not know yet how to identify them!

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Confinement of sows for different periods during lactation: effects on behaviour and lesions of sows and performance of piglets

Loose-housing of lactating gilts after a reduced postnatal crating period of 7 days affected neither the activity level of the gilts and lesions on the integument nor pre-weaning mortality. Therefore, it is recommended to allow sows to move around to some extent during the later lactation period.

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Colombia strengthens the CSF eradication program

The Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) and the Colombian Association of Pork Producers trained 52 vaccinator technicians in order to increase immunization coverage against CSF.

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Classifying swine herds by PRRS virus status

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Classifying swine herds by PRRSv status

The classification system for PRRSV status of herds is based upon a set of definitions reflecting the biology and ecology of PRRSV.

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Recent move by the US to recognise the EU regionalisation system to control ASF

The Commission welcomes the recent move by the US to recognise the EU regionalisation system put in place to contain the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF), a disease affecting pigs and wild boar.