Mannan oligosaccharide modulates the immune responses in weanling pigs
Feeding mannan oligosaccharide may activate immunity against PRRSV.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Latvia: new outbreaks of classical swine fever in wild boars
The Latvian veterinary authorities have reported five new outbreaks of classical swine fever in wild boars.
United States: FDA announces reorganization for the Foods and Veterinary Medicine Program
These changes will strengthen the overall program and better enable FDA to meet its public health and consumer protection responsibilities related to food and veterinary medicine.
African swine fever in the Russian Federation: Spatio-temporal analysis and epidemiological overview
Anthropogenic factors play the leading role in the spread of ASF across the territory of the Russian Federation.
Chitooligosaccharide supplementation for gut health of weanling pigs
The inclusion of chitooligosaccharide in the piglet diet may perform antibacterial activity enhancing the intestinal structure.
Russia: coordination of FMD preventive measures started its work
During the meeting will be discussed issues related to risks of other transboundery diseases such as highly pathogenic avian influenza, African swine fever.
Uruguay increases the purchase of pig meat from Brazil
Uruguay approved the release of the importation of meat products and pork byproducts from 13 Brazilian federal states.