African swine fever virus: Reporting the disease in the field
Are we ready to step forward? And declare a suspicion? Do we know how to proceed? What are protocols that will be put in place and how quickly will they happen?
Are we ready to step forward? And declare a suspicion? Do we know how to proceed? What are protocols that will be put in place and how quickly will they happen?
The high genetic diversity of the virus is not only complicating laboratory tests but also the estimation of the level of protection of pigs against PRRSV.
Is the current categorization of antibiotics definitive? What measures will the authorities take to encourage a better pig health status? Can a veterinarian have any kind of problems if following his diagnosis and his judgment uses a group B antibiotic?
In a world where feed ingredients are marketed globally, do we know the minimum infectious dose to transmit the ASF virus in feed? And in water?
An example on how technology can be implemented in a farm for evaluation of biosecurity compliance using production parameters.
Must a veterinarian treat sick animals, whatever the circumstances or conditions that have favoured the emergence of the disease? Prophylaxis or metaphylaxis?
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In addition to prophylactic measures, gilt nutrition plays a crucial role in the development of their health status. This review addresses different nutritional strategies to stimulate the immunological state during quarantine.
What is the course of this disease in the field recently? Not always following the textbook description… Global swine professionals with field experience answer this and many other questions.
Additional nutrient supply via water is a quick tool in stressing periods.
A group of swine professionals will describe their field experience and perspective gained while fighting against African Swine Fever.
Intranasal and intratracheal inoculation routes as well as aerosolization with foggers are discussed.
A newly produced PCR-based test can help assigning all known App serotypes, which can be used to select the most appropriate vaccine.
We highlight different options for segregation of clean/dirty zones at the personnel entrance into the farm. This is where biosecurity starts. Keeping it simple and easy to follow increases the likelihood of an effective protocol.
Three videos that illustrate how to make an appropriate transition between several key clean and dirty zones.
Why is there no effective commercial vaccine against Streptococcus suis?
Depending on the virulence of the strain and the route of exposure, the disease may have four different presentations and early detection can be a challenge due to the lack of specific clinical signs.
The European regulations state that before docking tails other measures that prevent tail-biting must be implemented, and therefore a thorough risk analysis must be carried out on each farm.
Traditional gilt exposure to seeder animals is being substituted by intratracheal inoculation and aerosol exposure.
How can we promote a healthier microbiota, favorable for the pig and for its productivity? And, when is the best time to get it?
More than 50% of all systemic samples tested by HPS PCR at the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (ISU VDL) are positive.
Let's clarify what are the clean and dirty zones and its boundaries. A series of articles will discuss how to apply segregation principles to farm zones for the prevention of pathogen entry.
Some nutritional strategies can have an antibacterial activity, do you want to know which ones?
Do outbreaks in the same farm have a similar time-to-stability? What factors can affect time-to-stability?
Time flies and wild boar breed at a faster rate than our ability to control them.
Probiotics and amino acids to improve the intestinal barrier. Omega-3 fatty acids, plasma, probiotics, prebiotics, etc... to enhance the immune response.
The overgrowth of horn of the claw leading to slipper feet, cracking or separation, and secondary septic laminitis has a multifactorial origin.
When was the last time that you disinfected your cellphone?