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New EU guidelines for prevention, control, and eradication of ASF
The objective is to provide guidance on the tools available for the prevention, control, and eradication of ASF in the European Union.
Vietnam: Lang Son has not yet controlled African swine fever
Lang Son province has had 10/11 districts and cities record outbreaks of African swine fever in 2023. Local authorities and specialized agencies have deployed measures to prevent and control the epidemic but so far it has not been possible.
Campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis, the most frequent zoonoses in the EU in 2022
Campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis were the most frequently reported zoonotic diseases in humans in 2022, although the number of cases was lower than during the pre-pandemic years.
Dysbiosis of gut microbiota and intestinal barrier dysfunction in pigs with pulmonary inflammation induced by Mycoplasma hyorhinis infection
Lung inflammation induced by M. hyorhinis infection can contribute to the dysbiosis of gut microbiota and intestinal barrier dysfunction.
U.S. sales of antimicrobials for livestock increased in 2022
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine published the 2022 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in Food-Producing Animals.
SHIC standardized outbreak investigation program launches web-based app for industry use
Now, a web-based application to conduct outbreak investigations is available.
Reflecting on 20 years of PRRS
PRRS creates frustrating challenges as it seems we have to keep learning the same lessons we already know, along with the occasional new chapter.
Consumption of antimicrobials in animals reaches lowest level ever in Europe
European countries have substantially reduced sales of veterinary antibiotics, which translates into a lower risk of bacteria becoming resistant in people and animals.
Sweden reduces ASF restricted area, lifts some restrictions
Several restrictions have been removed in the newly defined outer area.
Brazil: 17,000 animals in Alagoas vaccinated against CSF
The fifth stage of the campaign continues until December 12, with vaccinators visiting properties throughout the state.
Brazil: Bill authorizing wild boar control and management in Santa Catarina approved
The aim is to combat the overpopulation of wild boar, an exotic, invasive species with no natural predators, which has caused damage to farming.
Brazil: Outbreak of classical swine fever in Piauí
The outbreak occurred on a backyard farm. The state of Piauí is not part of the CSF-free zone.
Italy sees record reduction in veterinary antibiotic use
Italy leads European countries in decreasing the use of antimicrobials.
Brazil: Trade missions from South Korea evaluate pig health controls in Santa Catarina
South Korea only allows pork and beef from Areas Free of Foot-and-Mouth Disease without Vaccination.
How many PRRSV types can we detect in a swine farm during a single-day sampling event?
Too often a single sequence information is used to make important conclusions regarding virus source, especially for new PRRS outbreaks, guiding outbreak investigations, and future interventions.