These results suggest that it may be possible to inactivate PEDV in the presence of feces by heating trailers to 160F for 10 minutes or by maintaining them at room temperature (68F) for at least 7 days.

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Sequencing of the genes responsible for the capsule production in Haemophilus parasuis

This finding is a first step towards understanding the basis of strain antigenic specificity and opens new possibilities for the developing of molecular serotyping systems, which could assist in the diagnosis and control of the disease.

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Impact of PRRS vaccination timing in pigs with different maternal immunity levels

The main objective of this study was to further investigate this issue and determine if vaccination of older pigs would induce an earlier viremia and seroconversion.

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Resveratrol and essential oils in challenged piglets

Supplementing resveratrol to weaned piglets could have beneficial effects on growth performance, immune function and the microbial ecosystem.

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A simple novel measure of passive transfer of maternal immunoglobulin is predictive of preweaning mortality in piglets

The Ig immunocrit method is a simple and useful in assessing the initiation of colostrum and the nursing ability of sows, and the effect of these events on preweaning piglet mortality.

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Survey of Pseudorabies sero-prevalence in breeders in China during 2012

PR can still be considered as an endemic swine disease in the country, affecting about 40-50% of the commercial farms.

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European Union: £10 million research project into sustainable farming

The project focuses on exploring ways to increase production quality, limiting environmental impact and preserving profitability for the farmers, and those who live from animal food production.

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European Union: new regulation concerning animal health control measures relating to CSF

European Commission has published a regulation concerning animal health control measures relating to CSF in the entire territory of Bulgaria and Romania and and several areas of Croatia and Latvia.

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EFSA publishes opinion on carbapenem resistance in food-producing animals and derived food

EFSA asked the Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ) to provide a scientific opinion on the carbapenem resistance in food animal ecosystems.

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Update on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus studies

Dr. Dane Goede and Dr. Bob Morrison provide an update on the ongoing Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) research studies at the University of Minnesota. They look at production impact and share information about the Swine Health Monitoring Project.

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European Union: Domestic swine - Post mortem inspection requirements

The Council decided not to oppose the adoption of a Commission's amendment to annex I to regulation 854/2004 as regards the specific requirements for post-mortem inspection of domestic swine.

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Distribution of serotypes and genotypes of Salmonella enterica species in French pig production

The presence of multiple S Typhimurium genotypes in fattening pigs suggests that there were many sources of contamination at this stage.