Colibacillosis management
If we back away from the specifics of E. coli and consider the big picture of infectious disease we can gain some broader insights on control methods.
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ASF: development of situation in Ukraine
Two more cases happened in backyard farms in Rivne (September, 4th in Budymlia village, 3 pigs died) and Chernigiv (September, 8th in Maksymivka village, 6 pigs died) regions. These territories are covered by quarantine zone, as well as Kyiv, Sumy and Poltava regions.
United States: the Swine Health Information Center has published an updated fact sheet on Senecavirus A
Keep in mind that so far in 2015 we’ve had confirmed SVV from only 20 – 30 cases from across the U.S., the incidence is low but it is much higher than the 2 or 3 sporadic cases per year that is our historical experience.
CSF: Brasil implements new regulations for the transport of pigs and pig products in different states and regions
As a part of the CSF prevention system, the Ministry of Agriculture announced the implementation of new regulations for the transport of live pigs, pig products and by-products, and genetic material in different states and regions.
Eradication of MRSA and ESBL-E on a model pig farm
In summary, this report demonstrates that decontamination protocols similar to those used here can lead to successful elimination of contaminating MRSA and ESBL-E in pigs and the stable environment. Nevertheless, decontamination protocols do not prevent the acquisition of new MRSA strains.
Ceva enters European swine vaccine market with new, targeted vaccine to improve control of enzootic pneumonia
Experts meet in Barcelona to discuss new strategies to prevent the disease.
Colombia quarantines five municipalities due to CSF
As a health control measure, the municipalities of El Playón, Lebrija, Bucaramanga, Girón and Rionegro were quarantined.
Ukraine has lifted the embargo on Polish pork
Ukraine suspended imports of pork from Poland after the outbreak of African swine fever in wild boars on Polish soil.
Novel Human-like Influenza A viruses circulate in swine in Mexico and Chile
Overall, our findings indicate that at least 12 genetically distinct HA lineages circulate in Latin American swine herds, only two of which have been found in North American swine herds.
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health launches two new swine vaccines in Europe
New vaccines Ingelvac PRRSFLEX® EU for piglets and ReproCyc® PRRS EU for sows offer sustainable control of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS).
United States: Establishment of the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
The work of the Advisory Council complements other federal efforts, including the National Strategy for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and the National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria.
Cambodia reported the presence of PRRS
The OIE has reported two outbreaks of PRRS in Cambodia, located in Chi Kraeng and Soutr Nikom (Siem Reap), with a total of 33,680 susceptible animals of which 2,661 cases and 997 deaths.
Spain: modification of requirements on certificates and export of animal health products
The aim is to simplify and clarify the commercial distribution system for these products.
How antibiotics are used on the farm
Dr. Brad Jones, a veterinarian with the University of Nebraska and Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center takes viewers on a virtual tour of a livestock production facility to show the decision-making process regarding antibiotic use in cattle and pigs.
European Commission publishes guidelines on the prudent use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine
They provide, at a glance, Member States authorities, farmers and veterinarians with practical examples of what is being done in other EU countries to promote the prudent use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine.
Challenges in diagnosis of PRRSV
Currently, no single RT-PCR assay could be recommended as a universal method allowing for detection of all PRRSV strains with optimal sensitivity.