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The third European Porcine Circovirus Research Award honours scientists from Spain and Denmark

Diseases associated with PCV2 infection (PCVD) belong to the most devastating diseases in swine worldwide. Fortunately, since a few years, losses attributed to this disease complex can be controlled very effectively by vaccinating piglets.

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Progressive Zoning Approach in the Final Phase of FMD Control and Eradication in the Philippines (2/2)

As a result of dedicated implementation of guidelines for the progressive zoning approach, the zero case scenarios was sustained to date, with continuous complementation of stricter animal movement management and sustained cooperation of all concerned stake holders. Luzon at present is virtually divided into three zones.

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Postweaning Wasting Catabolic Syndrome (PWCS)

The cause of PWCS is unknown. Clinically, PWCS waxes and wanes in affected farms, and is not predictable. The majority of pigs with PWCS die, increasing mortality in 3 to 9 week old pigs from 1-2% to 6-10% on most affected farms.

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China to revise rule to control animal feed quality

China will require tighter controls over animal feed and feed additives after widespread cases of illegal feed additives have led to human poisonings in the last few years.

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Philippines - ERV diagnostic lab gets upgrade

The Philippine Bureau of Animal Industry and the Food and Agriculture Organisation recently inaugurated the renovated Ebola Diagnostic Laboratory.

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A stochastic mathematical model of the within-herd transmission dynamics of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV): Fade-out and persistence

A stochastic, mathematical model of a farrow-finish pig herd was developed and used to investigate the within-herd transmission dynamics of PRRSV, and to examine patterns of on-farm persistence and fade-out.

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Denmark - New research in salmonella infections

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries has just given DKK 7 million to a research project that will make it easier for scientists and the authorities to find the sources of salmonella infections.

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Effect of salts and organic acids on metabolite production and microbial parameters of piglets' digestive tract

Twenty four pigs, weaned on the 28th day of life, were divided into4 groups. The control group was given feed without any acidifier preparation and the experimental groups were fed the same feed to which 10 g/kg of sodium formate, benzoic acid or fumaric acid was added.

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Progressive Zoning Approach in the Final Phase of FMD Control and Eradication in the Philippines (1/2)

The recognition of Mindanao and Visayas-Palawan-Masbate by OIE as FMD free zones without vaccination were two of the most significant achievements by the National FMD Control and Eradication Project.

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Indonesia - Ban on pork imports lifted

Indonesia has lifted a temporary ban on imports of pork and its by-products after they were ruled out being the source of human swine flu.

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Taiwan – Outbreak of foot and mouth disease

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has reported a new outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in pigs inTaiwan.

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Isolation of Escherichia coli from piglets in South Korea with diarrhea and characteristics of the virulence genes

Escherichia coli was isolated from the feces of 122 piglets with diarrhea on 55 farms in Korea. The virulence genes of each isolate were characterized by polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

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Evaluation of in vitro bactericidal activity of commercial disinfectants against Lawsonia intracellularis

To evaluate the bactericidal activity of seven commercial disinfectants against Lawsonia intracellularis using a tissue culture system.

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Acute phase response of piglets diets containing non-starch polysaccharide hydrolysis products and egg yolk antibodies following an oral challenge with Escherichia coli (K88)

The use of non-starch polysaccharides hydrolysis products in combination with egg yolk antibodies may reduce the effects of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli K88

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Russia - Classical swine fever in wild boars

The Russian veterinary authorities have notified the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about a new case of Classical swine fever in wild boars.

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Denmark - Reduction of the consumption of antibiotics in livestock

The Danish Food Minister, Eva Kjer Hansen, wants to introduce a ”yellow card”-scheme on vets and farmers who use too many antibiotics.