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Comparative analysis of cytokine transcript profiles within mediastinal lymph node compartments of pigs after infection with PRRS

This paper describes the first application of LCM to study the cytokine transcript profiles and virus distribution in different compartments of the lymph node of pigs.

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United States: USDA awards 36 Food Safety Grants, including $6.7 million for antimicrobial resistance

NIFA made the awards through the AFRI Food Safety program to protect consumers from microbial and chemical contaminants that may occur in the food chain, from production to consumption.

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Dead pigs necropsied in the farm at the 1st visit

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Clinical case: Edema disease on fattening pigs (70-80 kg)

We concluded an Edema disease episode, which is extremely unusual at this age.

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Korea: significant increase in FMD outbreaks

Since the resurgence of the disease in December last year, there are already 121 confirmed outbreaks.

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European Union: EFSA - Sample-based data model extended to veterinary drug residues

EFSA is extending the use of its harmonised sample-based data reporting model to the collection of data on veterinary medicinal product residues in animals and animal products.

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United States: National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

The Plan is designed to guide action by public health, healthcare, and veterinary partners in a common effort to address urgent and serious drug-resistant threats that affect people in the U.S. and around the world.

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Evaluation of time and temperature sufficient to inactivate PEDv in swine feces on metal surfaces

Holding PEDV in the presence of feces at 71°C for 10 minutes or at 20°C (room temperature) for 7 days is sufficient to inactivate the virus, preventing transmission under the conditions of this study.

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Wetforum - IV Poznan Vetirinary Forum Health of Cattle and Pigs

On 19-22 March 2015 was held the 4th edition of Poznan Veterinary Forum in Poland. The main topic of this conference is focused on advances in management of swine and cattle herds’ health, which enables maximisation of productivity and increase of farms competitiveness.

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FAO: ASFORCE workshop for a better understanding of African swine fever

The main goal of the workshop was to update countries on the progress in the knowledge on ASF achieved within ASFORCE.

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Interaction between PRRSV and respiratory coronavirus or influenza virus

Enric Marco tells us that of late, it is relatively common to see fattening pigs in their final phase exhibiting respiratory symptoms that respond poorly to antibiotic treatments. In these cases, we usually think of PRRS virus; however raising the possibility of a mixed viral infection is less frequent...

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Feeding programs for sows could be established on a metabolic states and hormonal profile basis

Insulin, ghrelin and leptin could be used as biomarkers to detect situations resulting in a poor energy balance.

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Paving the road for designing an African swine fever vaccine

Dr. Rodriguez’s team has confirmed the presence of multiple potential vaccine candidates, larger than previously thought.

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Paraguay expects to obtain the classical swine fever-free country status

Since 2001, Paraguay keeps a classical swine fever-free status without vaccination.

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Detection of ASF, CSF, and FMD viruses in swine oral fluids by multiplex reverse transcription RT-PCR

Equivalent results were observed in 4 independent studies and demonstrate the feasibility of oral fluids and mRT-qPCR for surveillance of ASF, CSF, and FMD in swine populations.

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hotography of IDEXX ELISA X3 plate showing positive (blue color) and negative (no color) results

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Serological diagnosis of PRRS

A definitive diagnostic evaluation of PRRS with respect to clinical disease requires that serological information be interpreted in combination with results from other virus assays.

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Argentina: progress in cooperation with China on Animal Health

Part of the delegation visited the National Reference Laboratory, where they discussed the formation of working groups on animal health and, specifically, Foot and Mouth Disease.