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News3rd OIE Global Conference on Veterinary Education and the role of Veterinary Statutory Bodies
More than 1000 international participants from 110 countries addressed the need for better quality and harmonisation of veterinary education worldwide.
Factors influencing antibiotic prescribing habits and use of sensitivity testing amongst veterinarians in Europe
The survey was completed by 3004 practitioners from 25 European countries.
High prevalence and genetic diversity of porcine bocaviruses (PBoV) in US pigs
Novel porcine bocaviruses (PBoV) have been identified in domestic and wild pigs in recent years but are of unknown relevance to date.
Evaluation of pig pleuritis at the slaughterhouse
The abattoir is a useful endpoint to collect data on herd health status and a valuable tool for monitoring the effect of disease control measures.
Detection of a novel circular single-stranded DNA virus from porcine feces in Korea
This was the first observation in Korea, bringing about the possibility that this virus may be prevalent in porcine farms.
Reproduction in gilts inseminated with PCV2-spiked semen. Protection by gilt vaccination with a sow PCV2 vaccine
PCV2 vaccination of the gilts prior to insemination with PCV2 spiked-semen showed a clear decrease of viral load in the gilts as well as a much lower viral excretion that were compatible with foetus protection.
Comparison of the virulence of European and North American genotypes of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in experimentally infected pigs
This study demonstrates that type 2 PRRSV is more virulent than type 1 PRRSV in this experimental setting.