Taiwan: foot-and mouth disease 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.
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Swine influenza active surveillance in the United States
According to the preliminary results of our study, influenza A virus is present in pigs regardless of the farm type, age, month of the year and vaccination status.
Dietary long-chain n-3 PUFA, gut microbiota and fat mass in early postnatal piglet development
n-3 LCPUFA can have a detrimental impact on the cecum Bacteroidetes community in piglets
Torque Teno sus virus type 2 (TTSuV2) loads in serum are increased in the background of diseases affecting the immune system
These studies indicate that TTSuV2 load in serum is up-regulated in PCVD and CSF, while this did not happen with TTSuV1.
USA: Judge orders FDA to revisit decision not to ban some antibiotics in animal feed
The federal district court in Manhattan ruled that the FDA must reconsider two citizen petitions that asked the agency to withdraw approval of some antibiotics used in food-producing animals.
Italy: Agreement between organizations for the eradication of ASF in Sardinia
Several Italian agricultural organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding aiming to eradicate African swine fever which affects the region of Sardinia.
Bolivia: The highlands is an FMD free zone without vaccination
This means that 12% of Bolivia has already been internationally recognized as free of disease without vaccination, while 20.8% is free with vaccination.
Guatemala: new outbreak of Classical swine fever
The affectad farm, a semi-industrial swine farm without biosecurity measures, is located in the town of Santo Domingo Xenacoj, in Suchitepéquez department.
Chile: the temporary closure of an operation affects 500,000 pigs, prompting their relocation
The Secretary of State ordered the temporary closure of the pig farm, located in the Atacama region.
Colombia reports Anthrax swine deaths
Three goats, three sheep and two pigs have died from the outbreak on one farm. Another five goats and two pigs have died on a separate farm.
Importance of the abattoir on the control of salmonellosis (1/2)
The risk of contamination by Salmonella increases along the food chain, reaching its maximum in the abattoir. So, the abattoir is one of the points in which the actions carried out can be most effective.
Foot-and-mouth policy to increase Australia's preparedness
While Australia has been free of foot–and–mouth disease for more than 100 years, it is still by far the most significant biosecurity threat to Australia’s livestock industries.
Longitudinal study on MRSA nasal colonization in a farrow to finish pig herd
The aim of this study was to contribute to better understanding of age-related changes in MRSA nasal colonization in pigs.
Vietnam: provinces urged to act on blue-ear disease
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development wants 14 vulnerable provinces and cities to take stronger action against the spread of the blue-ear disease among pigs.
Frequent questions about PCV2 infection of breeding herds
A summary of current knowledge to address frequently asked questions from producers and practitioners on PCV2-associated reproductive disease.
European Union: guidance for assessing safety of Enterococcus faecium in animal feed
The guidance provides a new methodology for distinguishing between safe and potentially harmful strains of E. faecium in animal nutrition.