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The titer of aerosolized viable virus is expressed in 50% tissue-culture infectious dose (TCID50) per liter of air. Viruses were applied to copper, cardboard, stainless steel, and plastic maintained at 21 to 23°C and 40% relative humidity over 7 days. The titer of viable virus is expressed as TCID50 per milliliter of collection medium. All samples were quantified by end-point titration on Vero E6 cells. Plots show the means and standard errors ( bars) across three replicates.

COVID-19 persistence on different materials practical implications

Farm biosecurity is key to preventing the entrance of new infections and pig diseases, but human diseases can also be devastating: Covid-19 can put the human teams on our farms at risk.

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China's livestock sector resumes business

China's livestock product and slaughtering sectors have basically resumed work and production as containment of the COVID-19 outbreak is improving in the country, according to the country's agricultural ministry.

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Wild boar collection card dated March 9, 2020.

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Current ASF situation in Belgium

Since September 13, 2018, almost 5,000 wild boar have been tested in the Walloon Region, of which 832 were found ASF positive.

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OIE: Covid-19 and veterinary activities designated as essential

OIE and WVA highlight the specific veterinary activities which are key to ensure a continuum in food safety, disease prevention and emergency management.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures for your farm

Have you made a contingency plan for your farm?

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Colourised transmission electron micrograph of a Nipah Virus particle (green) near the edge of an infected cell (blue). Image captured and colour-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Credit: NIAID

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Pirbright shows new Nipah vaccines create ‘impressive’ immune response

Two new potential vaccines against Nipah virus developed by the University of Parma generate a strong immune response in pigs, and could be the key to preventing this deadly, zoonotic disease.

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Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and their inactivation with biocidal agents

The autors review the literature about the persistence of human and veterinary coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces as well as inactivation strategies with biocidal agents.

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IPVS2020 postponed by coronavirus

The IPVS2020 Organizing Committee announces the postponement of IPVS2020 to November 3rd to 6th, 2020

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COVID-19: Commission launches European team of scientific experts

The European Commission launched an advisory panel on COVID-19 composed of epidemiologists and virologists from different Member States to formulate EU guidelines on science-based and coordinated risk management measures.

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EFSA goes Spanish

EFSA’s website is now available in Spanish, one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.

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COVID-19 and pig viruses – what can we learn?

Lessons learnt from two of the most important virologists of the north American swine industry, Dra. Torremorell and Dra. Culhane, from other coronavirus outbreaks than spread globally within the swine industry.

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