Belgium: Antibiotic use in animals reduces significantly
A clear decrease in the use of antibiotics in animals was reported again in 2019. This is also reflected in the decrease in antibiotic resistance.
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Russia discusses developing an ASF vaccine
The Russian Ministry of Agriculture held a meeting on the prospects for developing a vaccine against African swine fever virus in the Russian Federation.
US: Pseudorabies found in feral pig in Central Oregon
A feral pig from Central Oregon sampled for disease as part of a surveillance program tested positive for Pseudorabies (PRV).
Philippines: First agrifood import inspection facility established
The government will strengthen border control inspections for imported animals, plants, meat, and other farm and fishery products arriving in major international seaports in the country.
Reproductive performance of influenza A virus infected sows before and after vaccination
Vaccinating against the influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 virus, can improve reproductive performance in sow herds infected with pandemic influenza A virus.
SHIC/NPB project looks for biosecurity gaps in the US pork industry
The goal is to prevent entry of foreign animal disease by addressing the identified biosecurity gaps and providing direction for corrective measures.
Will a novel swine flu strain cause the next pandemic? – Some critical thoughts on research findings from China
Pig 333 has interviewed Kristien Van Reeth, professor of virology and swine influenza virus expert. She believes these interesting research findings need much more nuance, and tries to put things in perspective.
US: APHIS to invest $27 million in foot-and-mouth disease vaccine in case of outbreak
This new program adds to the nation’s level of protection against this devastating disease. In the event of an outbreak, officials would decide if and how to use the available vaccine.
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.
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.