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Pirbright scientists investigate pig coronavirus infection to understand COVID-19 in humans

Researchers at Pirbright have developed a pig respiratory coronavirus (PRCV) model which will help to understand how coronaviruses cause disease and how the immune system responds to them.

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Effect of the boar on swine inflammation and necrosis syndrome in offspring

The effects of different boars from the Duroc and Pietrain breeds on the prevalence of swine inflammation and necrosis syndrome in their offspring.

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USDA names Distinguished Senior Research Scientist of the Year

Manuel Borca's research contributed to the vaccine development for classical swine fever and African swine fever.

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Figure 3. Entry of live pigs for slaughter Source: MAPA.

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Globalization of the PRRS virus

Do we know what percent of imported batches of pigs are viremic for PRRS and to which strains?

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University of Minnesota researchers secure $500K USDA grant to study novel pig influenzas

Scientists in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine will try to prove their hypothesis: that influenza reassortment is common, and that it’s driven by factors like age, immunity, and production system.

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Salmonella and Campylobacter continue to show high levels of antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance in Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria is still high, says a report released today by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

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Apiam to build new state-of-the-art viral vaccine laboratory for livestock industries

Apiam awarded grant of $700K through Victorian State Government Regional Jobs Fund to build new viral vaccine laboratory in Bendigo.

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Figure 2. During the first days, providing creep feed starting day 4-5 has the function of stimulating the piglet's curiosity towards the feed, hence the guideline of very little quantity, as many times per day as possible.

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Weaning without zinc oxide (1/3): Good weaning starts in the farrowing room

We spoke with Alberto Garcia (Inga Food SA, Spain) and Chretien Gielen (De Varkenspraktijk, The Netherlands), to discuss aspects related to weaning management and conditions.

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Paraguay obtains ASF-free recognition from Taiwan

The recognition was granted by BAPHIQ (Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine), the entity responsible for plant and animal health in the Republic of China (Taiwan).

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Mexico strengthens infrastructure at new international airport to prevent entry of diseases

Three canine units will assist officers in inspecting passenger baggage and merchandise for agricultural products regulated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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Photo 1: Pig with red (hyperemic) ears and belly suggesting systemic illness.

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Laboratory diagnostics: Salmonella

What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose salmonellosis? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?

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