Gut microbiota influences ASF susceptibility
Fecal microbiota transplantation from warthogs to pigs confers partial protection against attenuated ASFV strains.
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Philippines: Financial assistance for North Cotabato pig farmers affected by ASF
Government to give cash aid to 736 pig farmers affected by ASF in North Cotabato province.
ASF Germany: All-clear on suspected case in Potsdam
Suspected ASF in a wild boar carcass found in Potsdam Groß Glienicke was not confirmed by the National Reference Laboratory.
ASF rampant in the EU in 2020
The EU reported 11,000 cases of ASF in wild boar, almost 4,000 more than the previous year. In contrast, the number of outbreaks in domestic animals has decreased.
ASF suspected in new area of Germany, wild boar carcass found
A wild boar carcass suspected to be positive for ASF has been found in Potsdam, about 100 km away from the current restricted areas.
Type 1 PRRS virus evolution explained by Dr. Hans Nauwynck
Dr. Hans Nauwynck, a well-known professor at the University of Ghent, reviews with us the most important findings that he has made in PRRS virus research since it was first discovered 30 years ago.
Boehringer Ingelheim: Reduction of Salmonella after vaccination with Enterisol® Ileitis
The Paul Ehrlich Institute (PEI) accepted new language on the label of Enterisol® Ileitis, the only global oral live Lawsonia intracellularis vaccine to control Ileitis in swine.
Porcine parvovirus is changing: Implications
Pork producers and veterinarians need to be aware that the porcine parvovirus (PPV) has been evolving into new strains.
Effectiveness of commercial disinfectants used against ASF virus
Sodium hypochlorite, glutaraldehyde, caustic soda and potassium peroxymonosulfate showed the best ASFV inactivation rates.
Belgium recovers globally its ASF free status
On 21 December 2020, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) approved Belgium's self-declaration of ASF-free status
Chile working to combat antimicrobial resistance in animal production
The Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) and the private meat sector sign an agreement to promote the responsible use of antimicrobials in animal production.
Zoetis Receives European Commission Marketing Authorization for CircoMax® Myco
First PCV2 and M. hyopneumoniae combination vaccine in the EU for pigs that includes two PCV2 genotypes for broader coverage against continuously evolving Porcine Circovirus.
AMR : Commission publishes its progress report on the EU’s Action Plan
The progress report shows that a number of AMR initiatives have been continued or put in place in recent months.
Antibiotic reduction strategies for pig farms: Do we see a correlation with nursery increased mortality?
In the fourth article of our series, we review the opinions from our group of global swine health experts on the potential relationship, if any, between the rise in nursery mortality that some countries have observed over the last few years and antibiotic reduction strategies.
EU: contingency plan to ensure food supply and security in times of crisis
Building on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and other recent events, the Commission plans to develop a set of procedures to be followed in times of crisis.
The economic impact of pneumonia processes in pigs
What is the actual effect of pneumonia on the farm's economic performance? What similarity is there between pneumonia and heat stress?