Research develops breakthrough technology to address PRRS
The discovery of PRRS-resistant pigs could significantly improve animal well-being and save hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
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Clinical case: Leg lameness in gilts
After two weeks of quarantine, gilts started limping. Treatment with amoxycillins did not help, only treatment with high doses (10 mg/kg) of macrolides and spectinomycines brought a solution.
Paraguay will ask for the CSF-free country certification
The National Quality and Animal Health Service (SENACSA) has started the procedures to request the Classical Swine Fever-free country certification to the World Animal Health Organisation (WOAH).
Emergence of plasmid-mediated colistin resistance mechanism
During a routine surveillance project on antimicrobial resistance in commensal Escherichia coli from food animals in China, a major increase of colistin resistance was observed.
Israel confirms an aoutbreak of FMD in a pig farm
The farm, with 2300 susceptible animals of which 172 cases, is located in Fassuta (Acco, Hazafon).
Spain implements preventive emergency measures against FMD in the Maghreb
The health situation in relation to FMD in the countries of North Africa puts Spain, in the first instance, and the European Union straight after, in a position of imminent risk of disease transmission.
Cost of Mycoplasma Hyopneumoniae in growing pigs
Cost Of Mycoplasma Hyopneumoniae In Growing Pigs - Dr. Mark Schwartz, from the 2015 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 19-22, 2015, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
Efficacy of a live attenuated vaccine in classical swine fever virus postnatally persistently infected pigs
To our knowledge, this is the first report demonstrating the absence of a response to vaccination in CSFV persistently infected pigs.
European Medicines Agency: New strategy to fight antimicrobial resistance
EMA veterinary committee sets objectives to limit risks arising from use of antimicrobials in animals.
Estonia confirms 195 ASF outbreaks in wild boars since October
The outbreaks are spread in all of Estonia and have affected 276 animals.
Differential diagnosis of post-weaning diarrhoea in pigs
An accurate diagnosis is sometimes difficult because of the common occurrence of mixed infections, the compounding effects of environment and nutrition and the difficulties experienced in isolating and identifying all the possible pathogenic agents involved.
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.
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.