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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elimination of porcine respiratory coronavirus by early weaning and segregation
This study demonstrates a method by which PRCV-negative animals may be attained for the purposes of export to countries requiring PRCV-negative status.
ASF in Ukraine: cases, consequences and forecasts
July, 28ththe disease was recorded in Kalyta, PJSC in Kyiv region, which is one of the biggest pig complexes of Ukraine. This was the first commercial farmoutbreak.
United states: investigations on Seneca Valley Virus infection that were found in the U.S. this summer
Although Seneca Valley Virus in swine is not considered to be a production limiting infection, the resemblance of its symptoms to Foot-and-mouth disease is cause for vigilance.
Russia/Ukraine: food safety of marketed animal products under the conditions of ASF spread in Ukraine
The issues were related to food safety of marketed animal products under the conditions of ASF wide spread in Ukraine.
Impact of an early exposure to SIV and PRRSv in post-weaning mortality
Infection with swine influenza virus and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome during the suckling period was associated with an increase in post-weaning mortality (more limited in the case of SIV and of larger magnitude for PRRSV).
Association of the presence of IAV and PRRSV in sow farms with post-weaning mortality
Our results suggest that infection with IAV or PRRSV in the pre-weaning period is associated with an increase in post-weaning mortality.