A tool for early detection of ASF-infected wild boar carcasses
This paper aims to provide recommendations to design a search strategy to find ASF-infected wild boar carcasses.
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Weaning without zinc oxide (3/3): The importance of environment, water, and other factors
This concludes our series of three articles with explanations from Alberto Garcia and Chretien Gielen about the measures to consider to reduce post-weaning diarrhea without the use of zinc oxide. We couldn't end without looking at key aspects such as the environment, water, and use of biologics.
Brazil: Mato Grosso do Sul's foot-and-mouth disease-free status will have positive effects on the pork sector
FMD-free status without vaccination by 2023 will also ensure that the swine industry expands markets for pork.
Brazil: Vaccination campaign against CSF continues
The campaign is part of the pilot project for implementing the strategic plan Brazil Free of Classical Swine Fever (CSF).
France launches new EcoAntibio web portal
Launch of a new ActionAntibio web portal dedicated to EcoAntibio actions in animal sectors to fight against antibiotic resistance.
Canada invests in animal health emergency prevention and response
Funding for two recipient organizations will help the sector increase its capacity to face animal health emergencies including African swine fever.
Merck Animal Health donates $250,000 to ISU for new veterinary diagnostic laboratory
Merck Animal Health’s donation will directly support the new “Science on Display” area which enhances educational opportunities for professional and graduate students, scientists, diagnosticians and practitioners.
ASF in Rome confirmed
African swine fever has been confirmed in a wild boar found in "Grande Raccordo Anulare".
Pulse NeedleFree launches world’s first disposable needle-free injector for livestock
The Pulse FX product line offers pork producers the health and food safety benefits of needle-free, with plug-and-play operational simplicity at a cost comparable to conventional syringes and needles.
Highly pathogenic PRRSV 1-4-4 L1C variant: emergence, sources, and implications to the global industry
This PRRSV strain is affecting the U.S. Understanding where these viruses come from can help us stop this cycle.
OIE launches ASF cross-boarder risk assessment manual for SE Asia
A study on ASF cross-border risk assessment in South-East Asia, China, Timor Leste, and Papua New Guinea was commissioned to better understand the different risk pathways for (re)introduction.
The Pirbright Institute appoints a new Chair to its Trustee Board
The Pirbright Institute announces the appointment of Professor Vince Emery as the Chair of the Trustee Board.
A 3-D approach to better understanding of swine flu: The clinical picture (2/3)
The clinical picture associated with swine influenza is often complicated by temperature fluctuations, other viruses, or bacteria. In part two of this series, we look at the clinical signs of this disease.
2021 Arthur S. Flemming Awards recognize exceptional federal employees
Dr. Douglas Gladue received an award for expediting the development of the first safe and effective vaccine against African swine fever virus.
South Korea strengthens measures to control ASF
Thermal drones, capture teams, and professional carcass search teams will be put in place in critical African swine fever control areas.
FDA issues final guidance on animal drug compounding
Animal drugs compounded from bulk drug substances are not FDA-approved and the agency has not evaluated them to ensure that they are safe and effective.