Considering weaned piglets for control of Salmonella infection in breeding farms
Improving piglet colostrum intake along with the reduction of the shedding in sows may favor the control of Salmonella infection in breeding farms.
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Pirbright ASF vaccine protects pigs from developing severe disease
100 percent of pigs immunised with the new vaccine survived a lethal dose of ASF virus.
The European Commission adopted a Farm to Fork Strategy
The Farm to Fork Strategy is at the heart of the European Green Deal aiming to make food systems fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly.
Germany: Stricter regulations for the meat industry
The lack of occupational health and safety precautions in some companies in the meat sector has resulted in a spike in COVID-19 infections.
Reflecting on the COVID-19 crisis
It is not the strongest, the fastest, or the smartest who survive, but those who are best able to adapt to change.
Pig Survivability Conference - Registration open
Topics range from economic and financial impacts of survivability to the roles people and technology play in decreasing mortality and increasing survivability.
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.
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.