U.S. plans National Swine Health Strategy
The National Pork Board and industry partners are actively developing a comprehensive National Swine Health Strategy.
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Hans Nauwynck: understanding viruses from the cell to the farm
Hans Nauwynck defines himself as a veterinary virologist, a person who works in a laboratory setting, doing precise work, like a surgeon, aiming to gain a better understanding of how animal viruses interact with their target cells. But it is much more. His deep understanding of the biological behavior of viruses allows him to fluently explain many of the “whys” that are so important for a better understading of the pathogenesis of viral diseases and the development of effective control strategies.
New Executive Director of EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority’s Management Board has nominated Dr. Nikolaus Kriz as EFSA’s next Executive Director for a five-year term from September 2025.
The genetic basis of swine inflammation and necrosis syndrome and its genetic association with post-weaning skin damage and production traits
Piglets genetically less likely to present swine inflammation and necrosis syndrome signs are also more unlikely to suffer combined skin damage after weaning.
UK: More government-funded vet visits
Government-funded vet visits now include health assessments for multiple herds on the same farm.
Growing evidence around phytogenics supporting more resilient piglet weaning
One of the major challenges during weaning is post-weaning diarrhea, impacting nearly 25% of piglets in European countries. A promising strategy to boost resilience and help piglets navigate the stress of weaning can be, among others, the use of phytogenics.
ASF in North Rhine-Westphalia: The closest related viruses originate from southern Italy
An international comparison with published genome data reveals a high degree of similarity with ASF viruses from the Italian region of Calabria.
Brazil declares end of avian influenza outbreak to WOAH
After 28 days without new cases, Brazil regains sanitary status.
ProtonDx partnership secures major grant to tackle AMR and pig disease
ProtonDx has been awarded a Large R&D Partnership grant from Innovate UK Farming Innovation Programme to advance the development of Lacewing.
UK invests in new national biosecurity center
A record billion-pound investment to protect the British public and the economy from future pandemics.
Vietstock 2025 – Vietnam’s Premier Livestock Industry Event
Vietstock 2025 is the premier B2B exhibition in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, dedicated to livestock production, animal feed, animal health, and meat processing. Taking place from October 8–10, 2025, at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City.
Dr. Lydia Carpenter honored for federal ASF prevention program
The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® honor exceptional U.S. public servants.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cases Surge Across South Africa
South Africa faces an increasing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Livestock testing and biosecurity measures intensify in affected regions.
Vietnam to export first batch of ASF vaccine to Indonesia
Indonesia becomes the third country to officially authorize the use of the AVAC ASF LIVE vaccine, after Vietnam and the Philippines.
Germany: First ASF case in wild boar confirmed in North Rhine-Westphalia
A wild boar in the district of Olpe tested positive for African swine fever for the first time in North Rhine-Westphalia. More dead wild boars have been found in the Kirchhunden area over the weekend, which are still to be confirmed.
EC endorses Spanish system to control prudent use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine
The European Commission considers the Spanish system for controlling the veterinary use of antibiotics and its contribution against resistances to be adequate and effective.