Extraction method detects PRRSV and IAV in used air filters
The methods derived from this study open up avenues to further investigate airborne transmission and risk of virus introduction into farms contributing to the control of diseases in swine.
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Interactive map from Ceva tracks swine flu across Europe
A new service which will help farmers and vets track a serious pig disease across much of Europe has been launched by Ceva.
The Pirbright Institute: Combining aerosol and injection of a flu vaccine improves protection in pigs
Combining two different routes of administering flu vaccine provides pigs with better protection against disease than using only one method.
Brazil and US institutions to collaborate on swine influenza research
Embrapa and NCAH to study the genetic and antigenic evolution of viruses circulating in pigs in Brazil and their relationship with human influenza viruses.
Pandemic potential of swine influenza, a joint statement by FAO, OIE, WHO
The tripartite statement on the pandemic risk of swine influenza calls for surveillance and data sharing.
Principal co-infections of the porcine respiratory system
M. hyopneumoniae is involved in most of the co-infections of the porcine respiratory system. How does it act and what effects does it have?
Reproductive performance of influenza A virus infected sows before and after vaccination
Vaccinating against the influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 virus, can improve reproductive performance in sow herds infected with pandemic influenza A virus.
Will a novel swine flu strain cause the next pandemic? – Some critical thoughts on research findings from China
Pig 333 has interviewed Kristien Van Reeth, professor of virology and swine influenza virus expert. She believes these interesting research findings need much more nuance, and tries to put things in perspective.
Prevalent Eurasian avian-like H1N1 swine influenza virus with 2009 pandemic viral genes facilitating human infection
Controlling the prevailing G4 EA H1N1 viruses in pigs and close monitoring in human populations, especially the workers in swine industry, should be urgently implemented.
The different sounds of cough
Respiratory pathogens produce different coughs. Any coughing by pigs in a grow-out barn can vary according to the infection present, so it is worthwhile to listen carefully.
Viral pneumonia in pigs
A discussion of the different micro and macroscopic lesions caused by PRRSV, PCV-2, swine flu virus, and porcine respiratory coronavirus.
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.
Flu control: don’t forget the piglet!
Nurse sows may represent a source of infection to the newly adopted pigs.
Effect of strain-specific maternally-derived antibodies on influenza A virus infection dynamics in nursery pigs
Sow vaccination or infection status that results in high levels of IAV strain-specific maternally-derived antibodies may help to reduce IAV circulation in both suckling and nursery pigs.
Sampling strategies to conduct influenza surveillance in pigs
Group and environmental sampling strategies should be considered in influenza surveillance programs in particular if the goal is just to detect infection.
Get a flu jab now, pig farmers advised
Pig farmers are being urged to check that they, their families and their staff have up-to-date flu vaccinations.