Dose-response investigation of oral ketoprofen in pigs challenged with Escherichia coli endotoxin
The appropriate dose of orally administered ketoprofen in pigs in this model is 2 mg/kg.
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PRRSV control strategies in Germany
More than half of the pig population is housed in only one region with a very high pig density and it is very likely that elimination would only be possible with the help of a mandatory national program supported by the EU.
United States: antimicrobial use, resistance symposium White Paper released
The White Paper contains a synopsis of presentations given by 13 human health, animal health and environmental health scientists and professionals.
Effect of sow and piglet porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) vaccination on piglet mortality, viraemia, antibody titre and production parameters
PCV2 vaccination was able to overcome this interference since the ADWG was improved.
United States: Wisconsin to require PRRS certificate
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced that effective March 1, swine entering Wisconsin must be accompanied by an import permit.
United States: action plan for swine brucellosis and pseudorabies
The proposed action plan incorporates the risk of disease introduction presented by feral swine, which is not addressed in our current regulations.
Mannan oligosaccharide modulates the immune responses in weanling pigs
Feeding mannan oligosaccharide may activate immunity against PRRSV.
United States: Annual Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Food-Producing Animals in 2011
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine released its third annual report summarizing 2011 sales and distribution data of antimicrobial drugs approved for use in food-producing animals.
Potential use of oral fluid samples for serological diagnosis of African swine fever
These results confirmed the presence of ASFV antibodies in swine oral fluids samples, the possibility of an oral fluid-based approach in ASF diagnosis and, potentially in ASF surveillance.
Importance and monitoring of the genetic makeup of PCV2
Genomic changes can be associated with increased virulence or decreased immunogenicity.
Concentration of airborne Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA and MSSA) in pig farms
The aim of this study was to assess the potential occupational risk of working with Staphylococcus aureus-colonized pigs in Switzerland.
Netherlands: Animals Act enters into force on 1 January 2013
The first decisions under this new law were the Decree on Veterinary Medicinal Products and the Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products.
Ministers will examine MRSA infection in Danish pig farms
New figures from the Food & Drug Administration shows that 88 per cent of slaughter pigs in Danish slaughterhouses are infected with MRSA CC398.
EU authorises import of live pigs from the United States
A measure authorising the import of live US pigs into the EU for breeding and production was adopted by the European Commission.
Utilization of Lactobacillus rhamnosus in piglets on the intestine and immune imbalances
A low dose pre-treatment with Lactobacillus rhamnosus may reduce diarrheic episodes in E. coli challenged piglets.
Poor weaning transition ADG in is not correlated with pathological or immunological markers of enteric disease during a PRRSV outbreak
Poor tADG in pigs is not correlated with pathogens or immunological markers of enteric disease during a PRRSV.