Half-life of african swine fever virus in shipped feed
For 9 feed ingredients exposed to 30-day shipment conditions, half-lives ranged from 9.6 to 14.2 days, indicating that the feed matrix environment promotes virus stability.
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An update on porcine coronavirus
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has taken over headlines recently. In this article we review the different diseases that this family of viruses causes in pigs, remembering that no infections in humans have been reported from swine coronaviruses.
China issues monitoring plan for veterinary drugs
China will control the safety and quality of veterinary drug products through inspections.
ASF Vietnam: Almost, but not quite, out of the woods
Most communes have gone over a month without new cases of African swine fever, but authorities aren't celebrating just yet.
Cambodia joins forces to tackle antimicrobial resistance
The Cambodian government launched a multi-sectoral plan encompassing seven key strategic areas that will guide collaborative interventions to address the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
EU: Information on suspected side effects for veterinary medicines
For the first time, EMA is making suspected side effect reports of veterinary medicines authorised in the European Union.
Italy reports cases of Aujeszky's disease in wild boar and dogs
In the last ten days at least six dogs have died from Aujeszky's disease in the provinces of Forlì, Cesena and Rimini.
Using tip tongue fluids to monitor PRRS virus
This protocol allows for PRRS monitoring at all stages of pig production with good results, little technical difficulty, and a lower cost.
IPVS2020: Scientific Committee announces complete scientific program
The event will bring together some of the world's most renowned researchers from June 2nd to 5th in the city of Rio de Janeiro
Colombia regains FMD-free status through vaccination
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Andrés Valencia Pinzón, reported that Colombia has once again achieved FMD-free status through vaccination.
New Tick Cell Biobank Outpost at ILRI to support research in Africa on ticks and tick-borne diseases
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has been selected as Africa’s Outpost for tick cell lines to serve as a resource for global arthropod research in the continent.
Greece confirms the first outbreak of ASF in the country
The Greek Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of the ASF in a small farm located in Serres, in the north of the country.
Development of a highly effective African swine fever virus vaccine against the current epidemic Eurasia strain
Here we report the discovery that deletion of a previously uncharacterized gene, I177L, from the highly virulent ASFV-G produces complete virus attenuation in swine.
Spain confirms death of hunting dogs with symptoms of Aujeszky's disease
The Government of Navarra has confirmed the death of four dogs with symptoms consistent with Aujeszky's disease. All of them had been in direct contact with the same wild boar, during a hunt in the Anué Valley.
Stonehaven Incubate appoints Charlie Dawson as venture partner
With twenty years in the field, Dawson is eager to build strategies for new stand-alone animal health companies.
ASF Philippines: first outbreaks on Mindanao island
ASF jumps south to the province of Davao Occidental. Fifteen districts are under investigation and at least 100,000 animals are at risk.