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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.

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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.

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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.

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Colombia quarantines five municipalities due to CSF

As a health control measure, the municipalities of El Playón, Lebrija, Bucaramanga, Girón and Rionegro were quarantined.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Inclusion of the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum B2984 in the diet of piglets

The probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum and prebiotic lactulose in the diet enhanced serum antibody responses to S. Typhimurium infection.

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Concentration, size distribution, and infectivity of airborne particles carrying swine viruses

Results indicated that airborne PEDV, IAV and PRRSV can be found in a wide range of particle sizes. However, virus viability is particle size dependent.

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Germany: drop in the sales of antibiotics for animals

In 2014, 214 tonnes less than in 2013 were sold (approximately 15% less), and almost 468 tonnes less (some 27% less) in comparison with early 2011.