Ten years of ASF in Poland: what have we learnt?
For several reasons, Poland has not managed to control ASF in wild boars and pigs. What measures has this country implemented during these 10 years and why were they insufficient?
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29-Oct-2024frank-vermeirenVery interesting article with clear explanation of the combat of ASF. Biosecurity is in many countries still a main problem.
Application of silver nanoparticles in veterinary practice
The biocidal properties of silver nanoparticles are of interest in the context of increasing antibiotic resistance. What are their uses?
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Is it practically possible to phase out tail docking in piglets?
Professor Pejsak’s view on tail docking: Is it ethically justified and practically possible to phase out this practice in piglets?
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Impact of stress on immune function, health, and productivity (2/2)
We conclude this two-part series by Professor Pejsak by examining how immune stress affects the pig's body, gut, and production.
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Impact of stress on immune function, health, and productivity (1/2)
What exactly goes on in a pig's body when exposed to acute or chronic stress? What implications does stress have on production? Professor Pejsak draws on decades of research to answer to explain.
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02-Jan-2023oatlands1Epic stuff
Wipe out African swine fever - or live with it?
Expert insight on the choice of strategy in controlling the spread of ASF.
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08-Dec-2021adrian-balabanGood afternoon Professor Pejsak,
In my unfortunate experience with ASF, and i tried both living in an area were a commercial farms were surrounded by ASF outbrecks in backyards or in wild boars , or partial depop of an infected farm , both variants are impossbbile on the long term... you can manage for a short period with extremly high cost and risk , but , in the end it will jump ...
I dont think that we can live with ASF in any circumstances , All our efforts have to be to eradicate as soon as possible this disease both from the wild boars or domestic pigs population. Living with ASF is a nightmare for the farmers , for the vetrerianrians and for the authorities . Also the economic impact of living with thge disease is much higher on the long term than an efficient eradication program.
Adrian
In my unfortunate experience with ASF, and i tried both living in an area were a commercial farms were surrounded by ASF outbrecks in backyards or in wild boars , or partial depop of an infected farm , both variants are impossbbile on the long term... you can manage for a short period with extremly high cost and risk , but , in the end it will jump ...
I dont think that we can live with ASF in any circumstances , All our efforts have to be to eradicate as soon as possible this disease both from the wild boars or domestic pigs population. Living with ASF is a nightmare for the farmers , for the vetrerianrians and for the authorities . Also the economic impact of living with thge disease is much higher on the long term than an efficient eradication program.
Adrian
African swine fever will keep moving west in Europe
France and Luxembourg are in the firing line to be the next European countries invaded by ASF after its confirmation in Germany in 2020, says one of Europe’s most experienced specialists on the disease.
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Epidemiology of African Swine Fever in Poland
The ASF situation in Poland (19 cases and 2 outbreaks in 4 municipalities) seems to be very different from the countries east from Poland: it can be concluded that among wild boar in 4 municipalities the course of the disease is endemic rather than epidemic.
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