Recordings from USDA's African Swine Fever Action Week available
Action Week brought attention to the importance of ASF planning and prevention and highlighted the extensive work being done to keep the disease out of the United States.
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European Parliament rejects a ban on use of certain antibiotics for animal health
MEPs support the EU’s One Health approach to addressing the challenge of antimicrobial resistance
Laboratory diagnostics: African swine fever
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose African swine fever? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
Brazil bans travelers from bringing pork products into the country
This ban is a temporary measure to prevent the entry of African swine fever into the country.
France detects a human case of swine influenza (H1N2)v in Brittany
On September 3, 2021, the Institut Pasteur's National Reference Center (CNR) for respiratory infection viruses confirmed the infection of a man by an influenza virus of swine origin (H1N2)v.
Replacement of metaphylactic antimicrobial therapy by oral administration of Ligilactobacillus salivarius MP100
Replacement of antimicrobials by a Ligilactobacillus salivarius strain led to positive microbiological and biochemical changes in the enteric environment.
What has happened in the Dominican Republic since the official declaration of ASF?
The disease has already been confirmed in 25 of the 32 provinces, which correspond to the largest pig producing areas.
The AASV guidelines for PRRS status classification evolve
We review what's new in the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) guidelines, which include new monitoring techniques and expanded and modified categories.
Hong Kong reports first case of ASF in wild boar
The first case of African swine fever in wild pigs in Hong Kong has been reported.
Oral fluid as an aggregate sample for early detection of ASF virus
Pen-based oral fluid samples may be used to supplement the use of traditional samples for rapid detection of ASFV during ASF surveillance.
ASF remains unstoppable in the EU
ASF outbreaks in both wild boar and domestic pigs continue to increase each month and are exceeding 2020 levels.
Slovakia to slaughter more than 100,000 wild boars in fight against ASF
In view of the worsening ASF situation in wild boar, the Slovak Ministry has decided to reduce the wild boar population.
Countries offer assistance to the Dominican Republic in fight against ASF
A total of 33 countries in the Americas and the Caribbean agreed to join efforts to support the DR in implementing actions to control and eradicate African swine fever and prevent its spread.
Clinical case: Abnormal lameness in nursing piglets
In March 2021, a high percentage of severe lameness appeared in 12 to 17-day-old piglets, approximately 20% of the piglets present.
U.S. to establish animal disease protection zone, safeguarding trade if ASF reaches island territories
US preparing to establish foreign animal disease protection zone to safeguard Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and the entire U.S. swine industry.