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The antimicrobial resistome in relation to antimicrobial use and biosecurity in pig farming

Using resistome data in association studies adds accuracy to previously observed AMU-AMR associations. Major components of the pig resistome are positively and independently associated with on-farm AMU and biosecurity conditions.

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Bayer completes the sale of its Animal Health business unit to Elanco

The companies had signed an agreement to this effect in August of last year.

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Spain: Veterinary antibiotics sales fall in 2019

Total human use of antibiotics in Spain fell by 5.4 % in 2019, while sales of veterinary antibiotics fell by 13.6 % in the same period.

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Argentina sees increased pork exports

In the first half of 2020, Argentine exports of meat (14%), fruit (22%) and vegetables (15%) grew compared to the same period last year.

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What are the main challenges in eradicating ASF?

There are several issues that make it difficult to eradicate ASF in the affected countries.

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Modeling ASF spread and persistence in wild boar in contrasting European scenarios

A combination of culling and infected carcass removal is the most effective method to eradicate the virus without also eradicating the host population, and that early implementation of these control measures will reduce infection levels.

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QuickStart, given to new-born piglets and poor doers, provides a high-level energy boost and can inhibit pathogenic bacteria.

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New life-saving products for young pigs from Agritech International Solutions

Two new products have been introduced to the UK industry by Agritech International Solutions Ltd to help pig producers rear more pigs.

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Germany builds new fence to prevent ASF entering from Poland

The new 62-km fence has been constructed near the border between the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Poland.

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Brazil: Improved guidelines for FMD surveillance

Amendments concerning the transport of pigs for slaughter and certified swine breeding farms between FMD-free areas with vaccination.

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Gallic acid supplementation on growth performance, diarrhea, intestinal morphology and immune response in weaned piglets

Dietary supplementation with gallic acid might reduce the incidence of post-weaning diarrhea.

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UK: Small-scale pig keepers invited to take African swine fever survey

UK Government steps-up its campaign to combat the introduction and spread of the pig disease African swine fever.

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EU: ASF cases in wild boar this year already exceeding the 2019 total

From January to first week of July 2020, countries have reported to the ADNS a total of 7185 cases of ASF in wild boar.

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How can I efficiently monitor PRRSV circulation on the farm?

Thinking about successful monitoring, one should keep in mind the objectives, the production phase, and the type of animal to be tested.

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Global action needed now to halt spread of ASF

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and FAO launch a joint initiative for the Global Control of African swine fever.

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Colombia: CSF suspected in Bolivar

As a result of epidemiological surveillance efforts in Bolivar, the ICA investigated three reports of disease in pigs consistent with classical swine fever (CSF).

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Senate combates "veterinary deserts" in France

The Senate adopted an unprecedented mesure to combat "veterinary deserts" - the shortage of veterinarians in rural areas.