Effect of mixing piglets affected by Escherichia coli diarrhea on growth and welfare responses
Mixing piglets affected by E. coli diarrhea may have a detrimental effect on growth rate.
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Netherlands starts building activities of the National Animal Facility for zoonotic research
The facility will be completed by the end of 2013 and will become available for research for academia and private companies.
Elimination of PRRS in breeding herds
There are 3 potential options to stabilize BTW herds following an outbreak that have all proven successful over time. They have very different cost and risk profiles and a through economic assessment is needed to determine what the best course of action is for each new outbreak.
Subclinical ileitis: Diagnostic and performance parameters in a multi-dose mucosal homogenate challenge model
A dose titration study was conducted using a Lawsonia intracellularis mucosal homogenate model in weaned pigs.
Mexico has declared Tabasco as free of Aujeszky's disease
As derived from the declaration, the entire territory of the State of Tabasco will now enjoy the status of being an Aujeszky's disease-free zone.
Russia: new outbreak of African swine fever
The latest outbreak is located in Novonickolayevskaya (Krasnodarskiy) with 3362 susceptible animals.
Mexico: Japan authorizes the entry of fresh pork from Jalisco
This decision is of great importance as Jalisco, along with Sonora, are the main producers of pork in the country, with about 45 percent of national production.
China: outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Tibet
A total of 123 live head of cattle and 108 pigs at a village in Bomi county (Nyingchi) are affected.
Clinical case: Acute gastric ulcers
This case describes an acute outbreak of gastric ulcers in pigs of 30-40 kg live weight that affected 38 farms throughout a year and that presented mortalities from a 5% up to a 40% depending on the severity of the cases.
Gilt replacement strategies used in two swine production areas in Quebec in regard to PRRSv
Replacement strategies may have weaknesses that should be addressed to facilitate PRRSV management at the herd and regional levels.
Guatemala: new outbreak of Classical swine fever
The outbreak, with 10 pigs susceptible and 3 cases, occurred on a farm in the Village of Sajcavilla.
Mexico: Coahuila declared free of Aujeszky's disease
The entire territory of the State of Coahuila, except the municipalities of La Laguna, is declared free of Aujeszky's disease.
Canada: Government invests in health-boosting research for livestock industry
A new investment from the Harper Government will support research into an innovative substitute for antibiotics in livestock feed.
Weaned pig responses to Escherichia coli K88 oral challenge when receiving a lysozyme supplement
Lysozyme supplementation may reduce the negative impact of Escherichia coli K88 in weanling piglets.
PRRS afflicts breeders in Vietnam
Around 5,000 pigs are infected with the disease in the province.
United Kingdom: report of Salmonella in pigs in 2011
There were 182 incidents of Salmonella in 2011, which is comparable to recent years.