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NewsItaly: first case of African Swine Fever in 2014 in Sardinia
A total of 10 pigs have been slaughtered and destroyed. In the protection area (3 km) there are 44 farms, whilst in the surveillance area (10 km) there are 269 farms.
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Effect of zinc chelate and valnemulin for the treatment of swine dysentery in an experimental challenge study
The results demonstrated therapeutic effect of valnemulin in pigs with serious SD and did not show therapeutic effect of chelated zinc.
Mycoplasmal pneumonia: An important issue for the swine industry
Recent reports still show high prevalence of the pathogen in most pig producing countries.
Ukraine: ASF detected in a wild boar
Ukrainian veterinary authorities have informed the OIE about an outbreak of African swine fever in a wild boar in forester-hunting ground "Pischane", Stanychno-Luganskyi (Lugansk).
New Executive Director of IFAH
Carel du Marchie Sarvaas has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the International Federation for Animal Health (IFAH).
Association between average daily gain, faecal dry matter content and concentration of Lawsonia intracellularis in faeces
Increasing numbers of L. intracellularis log10 bacteria/g faeces were significantly associated with decreasing average daily gain.
United States: Total number of swine samples testing positive reached 6,006
Total number of biological samples testing positive for PEDv reached 6,006.
Evaluation of time and temperature sufficient to inactivate PEDV in swine feces on metal surfaces
These results suggest that it may be possible to inactivate PEDV in the presence of feces by heating trailers to 160F for 10 minutes or by maintaining them at room temperature (68F) for at least 7 days.
Sequencing of the genes responsible for the capsule production in Haemophilus parasuis
This finding is a first step towards understanding the basis of strain antigenic specificity and opens new possibilities for the developing of molecular serotyping systems, which could assist in the diagnosis and control of the disease.
Impact of PRRS vaccination timing in pigs with different maternal immunity levels
The main objective of this study was to further investigate this issue and determine if vaccination of older pigs would induce an earlier viremia and seroconversion.
Survey of Pseudorabies sero-prevalence in breeders in China during 2012
PR can still be considered as an endemic swine disease in the country, affecting about 40-50% of the commercial farms.
European Union: £10 million research project into sustainable farming
The project focuses on exploring ways to increase production quality, limiting environmental impact and preserving profitability for the farmers, and those who live from animal food production.
European Union: new regulation concerning animal health control measures relating to CSF
European Commission has published a regulation concerning animal health control measures relating to CSF in the entire territory of Bulgaria and Romania and and several areas of Croatia and Latvia.
Distribution of serotypes and genotypes of Salmonella enterica species in French pig production
The presence of multiple S Typhimurium genotypes in fattening pigs suggests that there were many sources of contamination at this stage.
United States: the number of states reporting at least one confirmed case of PEDV amounts to 20
According to AASV, the addition of Nebraska brings to 20 the number of states reporting at least one confirmed case of PED virus in a swine herd.
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News3rd OIE Global Conference on Veterinary Education and the role of Veterinary Statutory Bodies
More than 1000 international participants from 110 countries addressed the need for better quality and harmonisation of veterinary education worldwide.