China says hog production will return to normal levels this year
Authorities are optimistic as the herd continues to grow and ASF outbreaks are fewer and far between.
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U.S. announces ASF action plan
The USDA announced additional measures to control and eradicate African Swine Fever (ASF) if the virus is ever detected in the U.S.
A neutralizing monoclonal antibody-based competitive ELISA for CSF C-strain post–vaccination monitoring
The novel cELISA demonstrated excellent agreement and high level correlation with VNT. It is a reliable tool for sero-monitoring of C-strain vaccination campaign.
20 years of porcine circovirus type 2: what has changed?
In the years since the PCV-2 vaccine was introduced to solve the enormous problem caused by circovirus, what do you think has changed and how does it affect farms?
Antimicrobial resistance in the EU - some encouraging trends
Salmonella and Campylobacter are becoming increasingly resistant to the antibiotic ciprofloxacin, but there has been positive development in food-producing animals.
ASF: Mexico detected and destroyed more than five tons of potentially hazardous products in ports and airports
More than 1,600 aircraft and 2,300 boats have been inspected as a result of the strategy launched by the Ministry of Agriculture in August 2019 to prevent the entry of African swine fever (ASF).
EC: progress report on Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan
The European Commission published its 4th progress report on the implementation of the European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance, which was adopted in June 2017.
ASF Vietnam: How to predict the future without knowing how many sows were destroyed?
Over 5.9 million pigs have been destroyed in Vietnam due to ASF, but the number of sows killed is unknown. IPSARD created two simulation scenarios to help predict the implications.
PenCheck® rapid ASF test could be a game changer
World-renowned expert highly praises the new African swine fever test.
Philippines: national task force created to combat ASF
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order creating a national task force to prevent the entry, contain, and control animal-borne diseases such as African swine fever (ASF) following the sharp rise in the number of cases nationwide.
Rafael Laguens elected as President of the World Veterinary Association
Rafael Laguens García, president of the Veterinary Association of Soria and former president of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), has been elected as the new president of the World Veterinary Association.
Brazil: Senecavirus A surveillance increases on pig farms
Farmers and veterinarians responsible for the farms should notify IMA at the first signs of the disease.
Breed-to-wean farm factors associated with influenza A virus infection in piglets at weanin
Sow vaccination decreased influenza infections in piglets at weaning. Influenza positive gilts at entry were associated with positive piglets at weaning.
United Kingdom: new immigration rules threaten veterinary workforce
New immigration legislation leaves a big question mark over how the profession will recruit and retain the workforce it needs, according to the British Veterinary Association.
Philippines strictly enforces nationwide ASF zoning plan
President moves legislation to ensure the control and eradication of African swine fever in the Philippines.
MSD Animal Health's Porcilis Lawsonia vaccine receives Best New Product award at the Animal Pharm 2019 awards
This is the second year in a row that technology from the MSD Swine portfolio has won this prestigious award. Last year, we accepted this honour for the IDAL® family of intradermal devices.