Guatemala: new outbreak of classical swine fever
The event is limited to this farm, located in Santo Domingo Suchitepequez, Village of Monterrey (Suchitepequez).
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Preliminary study of Porcine circovirus type 2 and Torque teno sus virus coinfection frequencies in Brazilian pig herds
Given the limited information on TTSuV and PCV2 coinfection, especially in Brazilian swine herds, this study made a preliminary estimation of the occurrence of coinfection in swine herds by testing samples from different categories.
The Western Canada PRRS-Free Herd Certification Pilot Project has been a success
The Western Canada PRRS-Free Herd Certification Pilot Project provides a protocol under which pig or semen suppliers can certify their stock is free of PRRS.
African Swine Fever virus uses macropinocytosis to enter host cells
A group of researchers at the Center of Molecular Biology Severo Ochoa (CBMSO, Spain) has identified for the first time the whole pathway for african swine fever virus (ASFV) entry, including the key cellular factors required for the uptake of the virus and the cell signaling involved.
Effect of the viraemia due to the porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) on production parameters
The most effective way of avoiding the production losses associated with the PCV2 consists in avoiding the appearance of the viraemia by inducing a passive or an active immunity that minimizes the circulation of the virus in the farm.
Underestimating swine fever risk will lead to spread in Russia
The ASF situation worsened between June 19 and September 8.
United States: determination of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Status of Japan
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has determined that Japan is free of foot-and-mouth disease.
Denmark: increase in occurrence of pig MRSA
Significantly more pigs at slaughter were found to be infected with the so-called pig MRSA.
Effect of a microencapsulated feed additive of lactic and formic acid on the prevalence of Salmonella in pigs arriving at the abattoir
Dietary organic acid in fattening pigs may reduce the prevalence of Salmonella at the slaughterhouse.
25th Conference of the OIE Regional Commission for Europe
High-ranking officials from OIE Member Countries in Europe and from international, regional and national governmental and non-governmental organisations discussed several key issues in the field of animal health and animal welfare
European Union: "Economics of Animal Health: a price worth paying?"
On Wednesday, October 3 took place in Brussels a conference on animal health and its cost: "Economics of Animal Health: a price worth paying?".
Effects of lactic acid on survival of Salmonella, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Campylobacter coli in pork
Current industry chilling practices with and without the application of 2% L-lactic acid were compared for their effectiveness at reducing levels of Salmonella, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Campylobacter coli on pork variety meats.
Denmark reduces the maximum level of antibiotics in pigs
In order to maintain the positive results, the Fødevarestyrelsen has decided to introduce a small reduction in the maximum level of antibiotics.
Ireland achieves Aujeszky's Disease Free Status
Ireland has achieved Aujeszky's Disease-free status following the success of the National Aujeszky's Disease Control and Eradication Programme.
Effect of mixing piglets affected by Escherichia coli diarrhea on growth and welfare responses
Mixing piglets affected by E. coli diarrhea may have a detrimental effect on growth rate.
United States: the impact of PRRS on the cost of pig production
Researchers estimated that PRRS was costing the swine industry $66.7 million per year in the breeding-farrowing phase, $201.34 million per year in nursery pigs and $292.23 million per year in finishing pigs.