Assessing the role of sow parity on PRRSv detection
PRRS virus persistence in processing fluids was not affected by the sow parity effect in most of the breeding herds studied.
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Medgene: USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics allows groundbreaking platform technology portfolio of vaccines to pork industry
Animal health company Medgene granted a second Platform technology license to provide solutions for pork producers.
ESPHM 2023
333 attended the 14th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management (ESPHM) held from May 31 to June 2 in Thesaloniki, Greece.
Laboratory diagnostics: Influenza A virus (IAV)
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose influenza A? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
USDA grant expands data-sharing initiative that reveals swine disease trends
After pioneering a system to improve swine health by collecting and publicizing pathogen testing results from large public veterinary laboratories across the Midwest, a team led by faculty from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is planning to bore even deeper to glean more insight from the vast data set.
MEPs call for prudent use of antibiotics and more research
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the top three health threats in the EU.
EU and US agree on simpler rules for more trade in veterinary products
Bringing medicines to the market has become faster and less costly.
Italy: ASF now in the Campania Region
This is the fifth region affected by African swine fever (ASF) in the country.
Hypor dam lines: Health
Íñigo González explains the biosecurity measures taken in Hypor genetic nucleus and multiplication farms.
U.S. opens new national bio and agro-defense facility
This facility is the first of its kind in the United States and will allow scientists to study and diagnose critical animal diseases.
Pirbright secures significant BBSRC investment to advance world-class research
Pirbright to receive £90 million from BBSRC over five years.
EFSA’s StopASF campaign extended
The campaign raises awareness about how to detect, prevent, and report African swine fever.
Fixed Phage accelerates growth strategy with appointment of new CEO and top team
These appointments strengthen the top management team, leading the company as it drives forward its new phase of growth and development.
Romania reports ASF outbreak affecting nearly 18,000 pigs
The large swine farm is located in Cenei, Timiș County.
U.S. introduces Animal Health Bill
The legislation reauthorizes animal disease prevention and management programs and provides funding through 2028.
LAMP: A simple, rapid, inexpensive alternative to PCR?
With a sensitivity and specificity comparable to that of PCR, LAMP reaction can be done on-site in the field for practical “Point-of-Care” results with minimal waiting.