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.
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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.
ASF risks from feed, bedding and transport: EU publishes scientific opinion
ESFA has assessed the risk of ASF being introduced to non-affected regions of the EU via feed, transport vehicles, and other pathways.
China adopts zoning plan to prevent ASF spread
As African swine fever continues to spread in China, the country has implemented a zoning plan to prevent the spread of ASF and other animal diseases.
ASF Germany: Over 1000 cases confirmed in wild boar
The total number of African swine fever cases in Brandenburg and Saxony now stands at 1016.
European Union: The new Animal Health Law enters into force
The European Parliament and the Council adopted the Regulation (EU) 2016/429 on transmissible animal diseases ("Animal Health Law") in March 2016 and it is applicable from 21 April 2021.
Biosecurity at the farm entrance
Biosecurity standards for farm entry may seem complex...
Russia: 36 outbreaks of ASF since the beginning of the year
From January 1 to April 9, 2021, there have been 36 cases: 19 in wild pigs and 17 in domestic pigs.
Laboratory diagnostics: Edema disease
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose Edema disease? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
Provinces in China stop imports of live pigs to curb ASF spread
New regulations for the transportation of live pigs are implemented as China's pig production recovers.
T-cell epitope content comparison (EpiCC) of swine H1 influenza A virus hemagglutinin
EpiCC thresholds can be evaluated for predictive accuracy of protection in future efficacy studies.
Carcass disposal management for swine producers, a practical review (part 2)
Pros and cons of rendering carcass disposal systems, alkaline hydrolysis, anaerobic digestion, gasification, and homogenization.