Belarus: first African Swine Fever outbreak
This is the first confirmation of the disease in the territory of Belarus.
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Experimental reproduction of brachyspiral colitis in pigs infected with Brachyspira hampsonii
The present study successfully demonstrated the experimental reproduction of the brachyspiral colitis caused by “B hampsonii”.
Russia: 17 new African Swine fever outbreaks
The outbreaks are located in Smolenskaya (1 outbreak), Voronezhskaya (14) and Volgogradskaya (2).
Mycoplasma hyorhinis - not just a commensal
Although a commensal, M. hyorhinis may cause serious systemic disease through mechanisms that are not fully understood.
Taïwan: Foot and mouth sub-clinical infection in pigs
The laboratory confirmed positive results with NSP antibody, whereas the results of virus isolation and RT-PCR were all negative.
China confirms new foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks
China has confirmed the appearance of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the town of Heping (Yunnan) and in Tibet.
Efficacy of in-feed medication with chlortetracycline in a farrow-to-finish herd against a clinical outbreak of respiratory disease in fattening pigs
CTC, when administered at onset of clinical respiratory disease via the feed at a dose of 500 ppm during two alternative weeks, was able to decrease the prevalence of pneumonia lesions.
New Zealand: Supreme Court blocks imports of consumer-ready cuts of raw pork
The Supreme Court has issued an order blocking imports of consumer-ready cuts of raw pork until it hears an appeal from the Pork Industry Board.
Fenugreek seed affects intestinal microbiota and immunological variables in piglets after weaning
Fenugreek seeds might be interesting as a feed ingredient for young piglets.
Russia: eight new outbreaks of African swine fever
There are a total of 1301 susceptible animals of which 148 are cases.
Spain: CReSA joins the Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance (GARA)
The primary objective of the GARA will be to support through scientific actions the OIE and FAO efforts in the global control and, when feasible, the eradication of ASF.
United States: National Pork Board approves $450,000 in PEDV research funds
The National Pork Board has approved $450,000 in Checkoff funds to help speed research into finding answers to this new disease threat facing the domestic pork industry.
Clinical case: PRRSV and PCV2 interaction in a farm
One month after the beginning of the outbreak of reproductive failure in sows, acute respiratory disorder and diarrhoea that was non-responsive to antibiotics started in weaned pigs aged 6-8 weeks...
India: PRRS affects pigs in Mizoram
Samples of dead and sick pigs were sent to the ICAR Research Complex where it was found that some of the pigs were infected with PRRS.
USA-PED Update: more positive cases
There had been 113 positive cases by PCR or IHC on a total of 103 farms in 11 states.
Novel molecular type of Clostridium difficile in neonatal pigs, Western Australia
We investigated C. difficile prevalence in piglets in Australia and isolated a novel strain with a unique pathogenicity locus.