Hepatitis E virus in pigs from slaughterhouses, United States, 2017–2019
Approximately 40% of US slaughterhouse pigs were found to be seropositive for HEV. Blood of HEV-viremic pigs from slaughterhouses may contaminate pork supply chains.
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ASF Germany: Saxony intensifies prevention measures
Free State of Saxony is strengthening its prevention measures against ASF by implementing new regulations which entered into force on April 16, 2020.
EU: Escalating ASF outbreaks
In just 3 months, 4,476 outbreaks of ASF in wild boar have been reported to the ADNS, over half of the total number of outbreaks in 2019.
Viral pneumonia in pigs
A discussion of the different micro and macroscopic lesions caused by PRRSV, PCV-2, swine flu virus, and porcine respiratory coronavirus.
What can we expect from the new ASF vaccine developed in China?
This vaccine looks promising, but... are we going to see it in Europe?
Agrimprove: FeedLock,® new feed mitigator
Agrimprove, the feed ingredients brand of Royal Agrifirm Group, has introduced this product as a biosecurity measure to close feed-related entry routes for contamination by enveloped viruses like ASF, PED and PRRS.
DSM and North Carolina State University develop animal science research partnership
The partnership, which will span 10 years, focuses on three key research areas: animal gut health, precision nutrition and data-driven decision making for animal health.
Boehringer Ingelheim calls for submissions for the 2020 European PRRS Research Award
Boehringer Ingelheim funds three research projects for improved control of swine disease PRRS with a total of 75,000 euros.
Spain: live pig imports continue to increase
The Ministry reminds stakeholders of the importance of remaining vigilant and implementing adequate biosecurity measures on farms.
If ASF reached the US it would cost $50 billion
How would African swine fever (ASF) in the United States impact its economy?
US: Why the food animal veterinarian shortage?
A new paper by CAST analyzes why is it so difficult to recruit and retain food animal veterinarians and looks at possible solutions.
Western Poland reports a second outbreak of ASF in domestic pigs
The outbreak is near the German border, threatening the spread of ASF to Germany.
China boasts near perfect compliance with veterinary drug residue limits
99.71% of meat and livestock product samples tested were found to be in compliance with regulations.
Pigs are not susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection
The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) started infection studies in pigs, chickens, fruit bats, and ferrets.
China: Illegal transport of pigs to blame for recent ASF cases
As China rebuilds its swine herd, pigs are being transported illegally - the culprit for the 8 most recent ASF cases. The government is taking a stand.
AASV publishes Swine Disease Manual, 5th edition
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians has published the 5th edition of the Swine Disease Manual with updated information on ASF, Senecavirus, and coronaviruses.