ASF Belgium: movement restrictions lifted for forests
A new decree will come into effect on May 15, authorizing the movement of walkers and cyclists in ASF-infected areas of the forest.
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Do I have dead pregnant sows? What could be the cause?
If my farrowing rate is low, but the returns to estrus, abortions, and culled pregnant sows are all normal, I probably have dead sows...
New bacterium discovered that causes lung lesions
A previously unrecognized bacterium that causes signs of lung disease found in pig carcasses has now been named.
French veterinarians authorized to use telemedicine
Unlike human medicine, veterinary medicine has not previously had a regulatory framework that would allow telemedicine practices.
Switzerland confirms PRRS
The Swiss veterinary authorities informed the OIE of the presence of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) in pigs from an animal shelter in the Canton of Neuchâtel.
Germany closes several slaughterhouses due to COVID-19
Vion and Westfleisch have had to temporarily close some of their plants due to COVID-19 infecting their employees.
FDA guidance on reporting and mitigating animal drug shortages during COVID-19 crisis
How sponsors can report shortages to the FDA and steps to take to avoid discontinuance or interruption of animal drugs and their components.
The different sounds of cough
Respiratory pathogens produce different coughs. Any coughing by pigs in a grow-out barn can vary according to the infection present, so it is worthwhile to listen carefully.
Practical biosecurity between batches
Not all progress is made through "smart farming." Here's a simple solution that can greatly improve biosecurity between batches of weaned piglets, preventing recirculation of disease.
Argentina facilitates efforts to maintain adequate food production
SENASA facilitates deadlines and paperwork required for agricultural producers, thus allowing operations to continue for the entire food production chain during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tonisity: Insights on challenges facing piglets in first week of life
Tonisity held a series of webinars presented by Mathieu Cortyl, managing director for Tonisity Europe and Asia Pacific, that gave several insights into challenges facing piglet pre-weaning.
India confirms ASF in the country for the first time
India has confirmed the presence of ASF in the state of Assam.
Comparison of anatomical and gastrointestinal functional development between gilt and sow progeny at birth and weaning
Early development of gilt progeny may be delayed compared with sow progeny and a number of anatomical differences present at birth are also present at weaning.
Is ASF in China on the rise again?
13 ASF outbreaks have been reported since March this year, most of which involved illegal transportation and sale of live pigs.
France confirms Aujeszky's disease in wild boar
The OIE has confirmed wild boar ELISA positive for Aujeszky's disease in Beaulon (Allier).
PRRS - Why can't I achieve long-term stability on my farm?
Its high survivability in the environment, a long infective period, limited cross-protection, strains with different pathogenicity, and lateral infections make stabilization difficult.