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Prevalence and risk factor analysis of livestock associated MRSA-positive pig herds in The Netherlands

To determine the prevalence of, this now-called livestock-associated (LA) MRSA among pig herds in the Netherlands and to identify and quantify risk factors, an observational study of 202 pig herds was performed between 2007 and 2008.

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Russia: new outbreak of African Swine Fever in Krasnodar

Russian veterinary authorities have reported a new outbreak of African Swine Fever on a commercial farm in Leninsky (Krasnodar).

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Investigation of the prevalence of hepatitis E virus contamination through the pork food supply chain in England

Fourteen European laboratories are investigating fruit, vegetable, shellfish and pork food supply chains for specified viral contamination. The VLA role was to investigate HEV contamination in the pork food chain in England.

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Transmission patterns of influenza virus in vaccinated and non-vaccinated pig populations

The objective of this study was to determine Ro of flu in non-immune populations and in populations of pigs vaccinated with homologous or heterologous vaccines and to assess how vaccination may affect transmission.

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Focus on the latest scientific research, applied to field conditions for the improved control of AP

The scientific program focused on the epidemiology, pathology, and vaccinology surrounding A.p. Over 100 guests attended from Asia, South America, Eastern Europe and the EU to share knowledge about the disease.

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Lithuania: mesures against Classical Swine Fever lifted

The EU Member States endorsed a Commission proposal to repeal the protection measures adopted after outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) in June and July in Lithuania.

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China: new outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease

The Chinese Veterinary Authorities sent follow-up report to the IOE informing about the appearance of a new outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in China.

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PRRSV enhances PCV2a and PCV2b replication and duration of shedding

The objectives of this study were to determine if co-infection of piglets with PRRSV and PCV2 has any affect on PCV2 shedding characteristics and if there are differences in shedding patterns between PCV2 subtypes (PCV2a and PCV2b) in co-infected pigs.

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Russia: three new outbreaks of African Swine Fever

The veterinary services of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture and Food confirmed last week the presence of three new outbreaks of African Swine Fever.

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Characterisation of multiresistant Brachyspira hyodysenteriae isolates from Czech pig farms

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the importance of clonal spread of Brachyspira hyodysenteriae resistant to pleuromutilins (tiamulin, valnemulin) on farms in the Czech Republic.

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Oral fluids - Sampling

Over the last several years, new sampling, monitoring and diagnostic tools for the swine industry that are faster, simpler and more cost effective have been developed and validated. One of these techniques is the sampling and use of oral fluids (saliva) as specimens for diagnostics in swine.

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Porcine peri-weaning failure to thrive syndrome (PFTS), Part III: Intestinal function and morphology

The objective of this study was to investigate the mechanisms of this disorder by conducting a comprehensive evaluation of gut health and function during early and chronic stages of PFTS.

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Denmark: Decrease in total antimicrobial consumption in pigs

For the first time since 2002, the total antimicrobial consumption in pigs decreased. The decrease in consumption was 5% measured in doses per pig produced (adjusted for export of pigs around 30 kg) compared with the 2009 level, but remained above the 2008 level (by 7%).

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Kazakhstan: Outbreak of Foot & Mouth Disease

The Veterinary Authorities of Kazakhastan have sent a report to the IOE informing about the appearance of an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease.

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Circovirus vaccination in pigs with subclinical porcine circovirus type 2 infection complicated by ileitis

This study demonstrated a clear benefit in vaccinating pigs subclinically infected with porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) with a one-dose PCV2 vaccine.

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USA: PRRS costs industry $641 million annually

A new study, underwritten by the Pork Checkoff and conducted by Iowa State University, estimates that porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) continues to be a major drag on the U.S. pork industry.