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Dr. Dick Hesse - Recent Emergence of Swine Coronaviruses in North America

Recent Emergence of Swine Coronaviruses in North America - Dr. Dick Hesse, Director of Diagnostic Virology, K-State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, from the 2014 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 15-16, 2014, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.

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Italy: the confirmed PED outbreaks are due to a low-pathogenicity strain

The four outbreaks have been confirmed by the IZS Brescia, that pointed out that the culprit is a low-pathogenicity US strain.

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EU report provides basis for effective fight against development of resistant bacteria

Comparison of antimicrobial consumption data in animals and humans in 2012 revealed that overall antimicrobial consumption was higher in animals than in humans, although contrasting situations were observed between countries.

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Canada: tests find first positive PED environmental sample in Saskatchewan

It was reported this week that the first ever PED-positive sample in Saskatchewan was detected towards the end of January.

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Russia restricts the import of pork from Ukraine due to CSF

Rosselkhoznadzor had decided to impose temporary restrictions on imports of pork, pig products and breeder pigs.

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Canada: Governments announce $3.8 million for livestock and forage research

Three projects will look at controlling Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED).

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Transmission routes, control and prevention of PRRS

PRRS virus infection can be considered common in areas of high pig density and, in such cases, the idea that biosecurity and can do little is widespread. However, proper biosecurity measures must be implemented in order to prevent the introduction of new strains.

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Modeling the impact of vaccination control strategies on a foot and mouth disease outbreak in the Central United States.

The results of this study will provide information about the impacts of disease control protocols which may be useful in choosing the optimal control methods to meet the goals of rapid effective control and eradication.

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European Union: Campylobacteriosis cases stable, listeriosis cases continue to rise

The 2013 figures have stabilised to the levels reported in 2012. Nevertheless, with 214,779 cases, campylobacteriosis remains the most commonly reported foodborne disease in the EU.

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