Zambia confirms an outbreak of African swine fever
The focus is located in the north of the country, near the border with Tanzania.
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Tunisia confirms an outbreak of FMD in cattle
This is the first report of FMD since 2014 in Tunisia.
Detection of a novel circovirus PCV3 in pigs with cardiac and multi-systemic inflammation
In all three cases we characterized the genome of a new circovirus we called PCV3.
Molecular evolution of PRRS viruses circulating in Vietnam from 2007 to 2015
This study expands existing knowledge on the genetic diversity and evolution of PRRSV in Vietnam.
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NewsContinuous trickle of ASF cases in Europe
During the first trimester of 2017, more than 70 cases in domestic pigs and 670 in wild boars have been notified in the European continent.
Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in China
After the detection of the disease in cattle and sheep by late February, China has informed of the appearance of the disease in pigs.
Host-pathogen interplay at primary infection sites in pigs challenged with Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae
This study implies a metabolic adaptation of A. pleuropneumoniae to the porcine upper respiratory tract already during early infection.
Spain alerts of the presence of foot-and-mouth disease in Algeria
The MAPAMA reports that all the prevention measures implemented in 2014 in the face of the circulation of serotype O in the North of Africa are still in force.
Serological follow-up of tuberculosis in a wild boar population in contact with infected cattle
There is an increasing concern in several European countries over the role that tuberculosis (TB)-infected wild boar may play in the progress of bovine TB eradication campaigns. In Spain, the wild boar is the main wild reservoir of tuberculosis.
An update of Brachyspira hyodysenteriae serotyping
Results indicate that B. hyodysenteriae has a high degree of serological heterogeneity that has probably differently developed in diverse geographical areas over time.
USA: low but concerning incidence of central nervous system cases in pigs
Veterinary diagnostic laboratories have reported a low but concerning incidence of central nervous system (CNS) cases submitted over the last six months.
Development of loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays for rapid detection of Toxoplasma gondii in pork
The LAMP assay established in this study provides a simple, specific, sensitive and rapid method of T. gondii genomic DNA detection, hence is expected to plays an important role in the monitoring of T. gondii contamination in various food products.
MRSA colonization and infection among persons with occupational livestock exposure in Europe
This review summarizes data on the types of occupation-related infections caused by LA-MRSA CC398, the incidence of such infections as well as potential preventive strategies.
Exudative epidermitis of piglets caused by non-toxigenic Staphylococcus sciuri
The study provided the first known report of clinical lung lesions and endocarditis in piglets due to Staphylococcus sciuri.
Blend of organic acids and medium chain fatty acids reduces diarrhoea in piglets challenged with ETEC K88
Organic acid supplementation in weanling diets improves piglet performance and reduced diarrhoea.
New ASF outbreak on a backyard farm in Moldova
The veterinary authorities of Moldova have reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) a case of african swine fever (ASF) on a backyard farm.