Intrauterine growth-restricted piglets can catch up on growth with pGLP-2 microspheres
Injection of pGLP-2 microspheres can be a therapeutic strategy for compensatory growth in intrauterine growth restricted piglets with low birthweights.
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U.S: FDA finalizes bringing remaining OTC antimicrobial drugs under veterinary oversight
Once this change is made, these important drugs can only be used in animals under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
Diarrhea in neonatal piglets: treatments
In a series of seven articles we have discussed with four prestigious veterinarians the different aspects of neonatal diarrhea: infection, nutrition, management, environment, etc. We couldn't end this series without specifically addressing how to manage treatment.
Pirbright twins with Philippines to improve African swine fever control
The project will build capacity for African swine fever (ASF) testing, which is essential for bringing the disease under control.
ASF Germany: Hunting banned in the entire area of Frankfurt (Oder)
To prevent the movement of infected wild boars, a new general order on animal diseases prohibits hunting in the entire Frankfurt (Oder) area.
Which processing fluid best detects PRRSv status in a litter of pigs?
An evaluation and comparison of which specimen type: testicles, tails or udder wipes had the highest sensitivity at determining the litter PRRSv status compared to serum.
ASF risks from outdoor pig farms: EU publishes scientific opinion
EFSA has assessed the risk of African swine fever spreading through outdoor pig farms and has proposed biosecurity and control measures for outdoor farms in ASF-affected areas of the EU.
Belgium: Decrease in antibiotic use in pigs
In 2020, antibiotic use decreased for swine and remained the same in cattle, but increased in chickens.
Colombia: OIE certifies a new CSF free zone
The departments of Boyacá, Caquetá, Cauca, Cundinamarca, Huila, Meta, Santander, Tolima and Sur del Casanare are now declared free of CSF.
Streptococcus suis: is nutritional intervention possible?
Nutritional programs that manipulate the microbiota and mucosa towards the correct balance should be incorporated for the S. suis control program.
Feed biosecurity in the manufacturing and post-manufacturing stages. Understanding and managing disease transmission risk during the milling and delivery of pig feed
The mixing of ingredients into feed and the distribution of feed to the farm location where consumption occurs is referred to as the ‘manufacturing and post-manufacturing stage’ of the feed supply chain. This article outlines how biosecurity concepts can be applied to the manufacturing and distribution of pig feed to ensure a pathogen free product is consumed.
Laboratory diagnostics: Streptococcus suis infection
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose Streptococcus suis? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
Vietnam bans import of live pigs from Thailand due to ASF
Africa swine fever was detected in a batch of 980 imported live pigs from Thailand during the quarantine period.
Philippines: ASF spreads to new province
First African swine fever cases reported in Eastern Samar
Brazil: Six states granted FMD-free status without vaccination
The World Organization for Animal Health recognized the disease-free status for six Brazilian states.
CPF Philippines partners with Philippine’s Department of Agriculture to revive hog industry
The Swine R3 program will finance bio-secured farm projects and thus support the national government’s efforts in reviving the local swine industry adversely affected by ASF disease.