Pork Checkoff: Start your AgView path to protection
AgView, a free, opt-in technology solution, is the feature attraction at the National Pork Board’s booth at World Pork Expo this year.
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Diarrhea in neonatal piglets: the importance of sow feeding
In our series on neonatal diarrhea we must include a discussion on how sow feeding plays a role.
Inhibition of African swine fever virus in liquid and feed
Medium-chain fatty acids and glycerol monolaurate inhibit ASFv in liquid conditions.
Philippines: Government distributes ASF sentinel pigs
The Department of Agriculture is distributing "sentinel" piglets in areas where there are no reported cases of ASF.
Russia: ASF outbreak in the Tambov region
An outbreak of African swine fever was registered in a finishing barn of a swine enterprise with 15,000 susceptible pigs.
FAO calls at UN General Assembly for decisive action to tackle antimicrobial resistance
Need to address the double challenge of meeting growing demands for animal proteins while reducing AMR risks.
Another ASF-positive pig washes ashore in Taiwan
The carcass tested positive for African swine fever virus with the gene fragment sequence matching the ASF virus strain from mainland China.
First reported case of PRRS in Nepal
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus has been reported for the first time in Nepal.
Genomic analysis of IgG antibody response to pathogens in commercial sows
Results suggest that genetic selection of antibody response in commercial sows is possible, but with variable success.
Causes of abortions occurring at a certain point in the gestation
What could be causing the abortions happening at a particular point in the gestation?
Pirbright scientists will progress pig and cattle health through two projects worth €3.5 million
The research aims to tackle porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and African swine fever virus in pigs.
The program for the 333 Experience is as lively as our industry!
Round Table on PRRS with M. Torremorell, E. Mateu, and J. Baliellas. The latest addition to the Experience program!
Brazil: Strategic plan to eradicate classical swine fever
Aiming to boost exports of pork, ADAB led the national debate on the development of the Strategic Plan Brazil Free of PSC.
Laboratory diagnostics: Ileitis (Lawsonia intracellularis)
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose ileitis? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
Argentina recognizes compartmentalization for pigs
A compartment may be defined by its compliance with management and biosecurity measures rather than by geographical or political boundaries.
Biosecurity practices for deadstock management at the farm
Key biosecurity messages to move dead pigs out of the clean area of the farm to the deadstock management area prior to their treatment: external deadstock container, incinerator or hydrolysis container.