Argentina has developed a PRRS Contingency Plan
Argentina is one of the few PRRS-free countries in the region.
Page 8 of articles about swine-diseases
Herd‐level prevalence and incidence of PEDV and PDCoV in swineherds in Ontario
Porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV) and porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) were first identified in Canada in 2014. Surveillance efforts have been instrumental in controlling both diseases.
To reduce the spread of cross-border animal disease in the Greater Mekong Subregion
Approximately 65 percent of the world’s pig population is concentrated in Asia and with an increasing demand for pork and pork products in the region, the socio-economic impact of swine diseases is higher than ever before.
Effectiveness of composting as a biosecure disposal method for PEDV-infected pig carcasses
Composting appears to be an effective disposal method for PEDV-infected piglet carcasses under the conditions examined.
Early life indicators predict mortality, illness, reduced welfare and carcass characteristics in finisher pigs
The objective of this study was to investigate associations between early life indicators, lactation management factors and subsequent mortality, health, welfare and carcass traits of offspring.
Costa Rica recognised as a Classical Swine Fever-free country
This international status will encourage the negotiations with third countries for the export of pigs and their products.
Fatal swine acute diarrhoea syndrome caused by an HKU2-related coronavirus of bat origin
This study highlights the importance of identifying coronavirus diversity and distribution in bats.
USDA ends required reporting of Swine Enteric Coronavirus Diseases
SECD is now well understood by the veterinary community and producers, and tools exist to effectively respond to it.
Mexico strengthens the National Health Intelligence Network
The Ratification Agreement for the Implementation of the Health Intelligence State Unit (UEIS) of Jalisco has been signed, joining the 16 existing UEISs.
Denmark plans on building a fence to avoid ASF
The government and the Danish Popular Party have signed an agreement on a series of initiatives to avoid ASF from entering Denmark.
EU: health control measures relating to African swine fever
New cases of African swine fever in wild boar in Poland, Lithuania and Latvia constitute an increased level of risk.
APHIS recognizes Mexico as free of Classical Swine Fever
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is recognizing Mexico as free of classical swine fever (CSF).
EFSI transaction in Bulgaria so far: €100 million to Biovet
Thanks to the EU budget guarantee, the EIB was able to offer the company this loan and as a result we will see more R&D activity in rural areas in Bulgaria, leading to growth in the economy and new jobs created.
Protect fetuses from infection with PRRSV
In this study, CD163-positive fetuses were completely protected from PRRSV in dams possessing a complete knockout of the CD163 receptor.
A New Bat-HKU2–like Coronavirus in Swine, China, 2017
We identified from suckling piglets with diarrhea in China a new bat-HKU2–like porcine coronavirus (porcine enteric alphacoronavirus). The GDS04 strain of this coronavirus shares high aa identities (>90%) with the reported bat-HKU2 strains in Coronaviridae-wide conserved domains, suggesting that the GDS04 strain belongs to the same species as HKU2.
Survival of PEDV in thermally treated feed ingredients and on surfaces
The objective of this study was to evaluate the survival of PEDV in 9 different feed ingredients when exposed to 60, 70, 80, and 90 °C, as well as the survival on four different surfaces.