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A novel pathogenic mammalian orthoreovirus from diarrheic pigs and swine blood meal in the United States

Here we report the isolation and characterization of a novel mammalian orthoreovirus 3 (MRV3) from diarrheic feces of piglets from these outbreaks in three states and ring-dried swine blood meal from multiple sources.

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Cucumber disease alerts could work for pig industry

Air sampling techniques for early detection of disease in the cucumber growing industry could help indoor pig farmers reduce disease spread.

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Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina have been declared free of CSF by the OIE

The international recognition by the OIE will be made official today, Thursday 28 May.

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Canada: Manitoba PED infected farms expected to be virus free within months

According to Farmscape, Manitoba's Chief Veterinary Officer expects swine barns in the province that have been infected with Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea to be free of the infection within the next couple of months.

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Italy: Sardinia will notify the presence of pigs in non-fenced areas

The detection will have to be notified to the Unit of the project for the eradication of African Swine Fever (ASF) through the CFVA using the model provided by the Region.

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Norway: new confirmation of MRSA in a pig farm

Norway Veterinary Authorities have confirmed the presence of MRSA in a pig fattening farm located in the district of Haugalandet, on the west coast of Norway.

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Origin of H1avN2 virus described in Denmark and France

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Prevalence and diversity of swine influenza virus in Europe

Genetic and antigenic diversity of influenza virus should be understood as something dynamic and constantly evolving. So, it is crucial to encourage active surveillance of SIV in order to improve our knowledge of the SIV strains present in the European pig and their particular prevalence and impact in swine production.

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Germany: new action plan against antimicrobial resistance

The aim of "DART 2020" is to avoid the global development and spread of antibiotic resistance.

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The smaller the Cq value, the higher the initial concentration of the parameter studied in the sample.

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Usefulness of Real-Time PCR in the diagnosis of porcine colibacillosis

It allows us to analyse virulence factors directly on the clinical sample, avoiding the intermediate stages of culture and determinations on each of the selected isolates, leading to considerable savings in time and costs.

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United States: CDC data show progress in reducing some foodborne infections in 2014

In 2014, rates of infection from a serious form of E. coli and one of the more common Salmonella serotypes decreased compared with the baseline period of 2006-2008.

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Genomic sequencing and analysis of a new PRRSv isolate from Ohio: virus continues change

This study highlights the importance of continued monitoring of PRRSV evolution using genomic sequencing.

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Perú starts vaccination against swine fever

In 2015, it is expected to vaccinate 102,400 pigs against CSF, a disease that is in the process of being eradicated in Peru.

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United States: FDA proposes rule to collect antimicrobial sales and distribution data by animal species

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a rule that would require animal drug sponsors of all antimicrobials sold or distributed for use in food-producing animals to obtain estimates of sales by major food-producing species (cattle, swine, chickens and turkeys).

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In vitro activity of tylvalosin against Spanish field strains of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae

The macrolide tylvalosin and the pleuromutilin valnemulin exhibited the highest in vitro antimicrobial activities against M. hyopneumoniae field isolates in comparison with the other tested antibiotics.

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Poland launches a Biosecurity Programme for the control of ASF

The programme covers the period 2015 - 2018 and came into force on April 29, 2015.

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Expert panel meeting to develop socioeconomic guidelines for FMD progressive control

This is the first time an FMD socioeconomic panel discussed the available methods and tools available for conducting FMD socioeconomic analyses required to support investments and provide evidence of FMD impacts in different production systems.