Clinical case: Ascaris suum infestation in straw bedding systems
75% of slaughtered pigs had their livers discarded due to lesions characteristic of parasitic migration.
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Russia: African swine fever in Volgogradskaya Oblast and Respublika Kalmykiya
A total of 11 pigs were found susceptible, out of which eight cases were identified.
A new global alliance for a safer, fairer and more sustainable livestock sector
To address livestock as a global public good, a strengthened alliance has been formed among key institutions charged with shaping and steering the global livestock agenda.
Russia: three new outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever
OIE has reported three new outbreaks of classical swine fever.
The impact of PCV2 infection on male reproductive organs of boars
The striking lesion found in the boar reproductive organs was edema of the epididymal head.
Taiwan: FMD subclinical infection in pigs
During the routine active FMD serological surveillance, NSP antibodies were detected on one pig farm.
Alberta Pork Releases: Fighting Swine Dysentery: Healthy pigs mean healthy profits
When it comes to swine dysentery, an ounce of prevention can save you a ton.
Canadian Swine Health Intelligence Network announced
Among other things, the network will facilitate more formal and detailed discussions about health issues among swine practitioners.
India: new rules for antibiotics use in farmed animals
The withdrawal period shall be 28 days for meat from poultry and mammals.
USA: FDA take steps to promote the judicious use of medically important antibiotics in food-producing animals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it is taking three steps to protect public health and promote the judicious use of medically important antibiotics in food-producing animals.
Paraguay: Argentina allows for free passage of bovine offal and pork
Argentina sent an official notice allowing the river traffic of raw bovine offal and pork.
Diagnostic investigation of porcine PFTS: lack of compelling evidence linking to common porcine pathogens
A diagnostic investigation was undertaken to identify the pathological lesions of, and infectious agents associated with, pigs demonstrating typical clinical signs.
USA: Cephalosporin order of prohibition goes into effect
The order prohibits certain uses of the cephalosporin (excluding cephapirin) class of antimicrobial drugs in cattle, swine, chickens and turkeys.
Germany: European Commission repealing restrictions for classical swine fever in wild boar
Great efforts have been made and favourable results achieved in the last decade in the eradication of the disease both from domestic pigs and more recently in wild boar.
France: Brittany sets up a health plan for the importation of pigs
The health-minded body Porc Bretagne OVS has decided to launch a device for protecting the health status of the region.
United states: Iowa pork producers embrace food safety, animal well-being programs
Iowa pork producers have reached a new milestone as 15,000 Iowa pork producers, employees and others with pork industry interests have been certified through the Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus® program.