Predicting the time to detect moderately virulent ASF virus in finisher swine herds
It may take two weeks or longer to detect ASF in a finisher swine herd via mild clinical signs or increased mortality.
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ELISA assay as a diagnostic tool (2/2): Interpreting results
Here are things to keep in mind when interpreting a positive or negative ELISA result.
Australia bans personal imports of meat from countries with FMD
The Australian Government has banned the importation of meat products for personal use from all countries with foot and mouth disease.
Microbiota and swine production - How to read microbiota studies? Part 2
How can we make sense of the increasing information available regarding the swine microbiota and apply it at the barn level? In this second article of the series, Matheus Costa explains.
Germany: Monitoring antibiotic use in the QS system
The results presented in the status report clearly show that antibiotic use has decreased significantly since monitoring began and has stabilized for years at a level that should correspond to the therapeutically necessary minimum.
Answers about pleuropneumonia caused by App (1/2): Evolution and control
We asked Antonio Vela, Francisco José Pallarés, and David Espigares about pleuropneumonia caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (App). In this first article, we will talk about the evolution and control of the disease.
Dominican Republic, Haiti, U.S, and Mexico agree on ASF eradication strategy
Technical working groups will be created to make progress in the control and eradication of African swine fever in the Dominican Republic and Haiti and thus reduce the risk of spread to other countries in the Americas.
European Commission rejects shortening the duration of the ASF restriction zone in Lower Saxony
According to the Commission, the current epidemiological situation in Germany has worsened and there is increased spread of African swine fever.
EU amends Trichinae control regulation
The new regulations modify some aspects of parasite control in relation to cutting and alternative analytical methods.
UK puts new controls on pork and pork products to prevent ASF entry
The new control will strengthen the requirements for bringing pork and pork products into Great Britain from the European Union and EFTA states.
Vietnam suspends use of African swine fever vaccine
The Department of Animal Health of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development required to stop the vaccination with African swine fever vaccine after inoculated pigs died this month.
Canada to invest $45.3 million for ASF prevention and preparedness
The funding will be critical in reducing the risk of introduction and spread of African swine fever in Canada.
Russia has seen 83 ASF outbreaks so far this year
From the beginning of this year to August 15, 83 outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been reported in Russia.
Germany asks Brussels to shorten the duration of the ASF restricted zone in Lower Saxony
Ministry of Food and Agriculture requests a shorter duration in Brussels after the Lower Saxony Ministry of Agriculture provided data.
Join in two weeks the total animal feed and health event in Bangkok
Time to meet the industry face-to-face for three days of business talks in Asia!
ELISA assay as a diagnostic tool (1/2): Basics and uses
How well do you understand ELISA testing? This is how it works, what it detects, and how to interpret results.