U.S. packing plant adaptations in the era of COVID
U.S. meatpackers have been extremely aggressive in identifying and adopting best practices to limit the transmission of SARS-CoV2 within their workforces.
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Swine pneumonias caused by bacteria
This article describes the principal lesions that characterize the main bacterial pneumonias. Although most are opportunistic agents, there are two primary bacterial agents capable of causing lesions on their own.
Prevalent Eurasian avian-like H1N1 swine influenza virus with 2009 pandemic viral genes facilitating human infection
Controlling the prevailing G4 EA H1N1 viruses in pigs and close monitoring in human populations, especially the workers in swine industry, should be urgently implemented.
Thermo Fisher Scientific: OIE registers VetMAX ASF Virus Detection Kit in diagnostics manual
The Applied Biosystems VetMAX African Swine Fever Virus Detection Kit is the first ASF kit to be registered by the OIE.
Antimicrobial resistance in the Netherlands remains stable
Antibiotic usage in veal calves and pigs decreased compared to 2018.
Effects of Clostridium butyricum and Enterococcus faecalis on growth performance, intestinal structure, and inflammation in lipopolysaccharide-challenged weaned piglets
Dietary supplementation with C. butyricum or E. faecalis promoted growth performance, improved immunity, relieved intestinal villus damage and inflammation, and optimized the intestinal flora in LPS-challenged weaned piglets.
PCV-2d, PCV-2b, PCV-2a. How important are the differences between genotypes for veterinarians?
Serious problems occurred much less frequently with genotype a than with genotype b. Why did the frequency of these genotypes change?
Irregular returns: infectious causes
This article lists the main infectious causes that can lead to irregular returns to estrus.
US to develop ASF/CSF-monitored certification program
APHIS announces a pilot project to develop an monitored certification program for these high-consequence swine diseases.
Boehringer Ingelheim’s classical swine fever live vaccine approved
Ingelvac® CSF MLV, the first classical swine fever live vaccine jointly developed by a multinational company and Chinese research institutes.
Nigeria reports unexpected change in ASF mortality
African swine fever mortality has increased drastically in two states.
Russia deemed free from FMD without vaccination by the OIE
The previously earned status was restored for most of the country, improving its export possibilities.
Colombia sets livestock zoning for FMD
Under Resolution 7,The OIE World Assembly of Delegates established four separate zones to preserve the country's FMD-free status with vaccination.
New official disease status and control program recognized by the OIE
Countries achieve new disease statuses for classical swine fever and foot and mouth disease, declared by the OIE.
Taiwan declared free from foot and mouth disease
The World Organization for Animal Health recognizes Taiwan as free from foot and mouth disease.
Colombia declares first zone free of Aujeszky's disease
Following negative ELISA test results in several departments, Colombia has declared them free of Aujeszky's disease.