Press releases - Pig health

A global scientific consortium which set out to control two major livestock virus epidemics in Europe is celebrating five years of research findings.

The newly developed novel RT-rtPCR assay is more specific than previously published assays and can detect all five JEV genotypes accurately and efficiently.

Yuri Calvo from Brazil is the winner of the Student of the Year category of the WVA Global Veterinary Awards.

The theme this year, “Leading AASV into the Future”, emphasized the importance of acknowledging and embracing an AASV members’ role in the future of swine production and provision of food for the world.

Dr. Angela Baysinger was installed as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.

The 28th IPVS congress (2026) will be held Ho Chi Minh City from June 16 to 19, 2026.

Dr. Matt Allerson was named the 2024 Swine Practitioner of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.

The 27th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress (IPVS Congress) and 15th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management (ESPHM) are taking place as a joint event from 4th – 7th June 2024 in Leipzig, Germany.

The award recognizes her dedicated involvement with the Miracle of Birth Center at the Minnesota State Fair.

Dr. Renwick is the second category winner to be announced in the run up to the Awards ceremony which will take place on the 17th of April during the 39th World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC), in Cape Town, South Africa.

Dr. Doherty is the first category winner to be announced in the run up to the Awards ceremony which will take place on the 17th of April during the 39th World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC), in Cape Town, South Africa.

Backed by Horizon Europe and led by HIPRA, the 4-year project bets on the potential of live attenuated vaccines to develop an effective, enduring, and secure solution against ASF virus, contributing to animal welfare, global economic stability, and rural communities.

Bioiberica announces plans to commemorate its 25th year of scientific excellence, ingredient innovation, and sustainable progress in the animal health and nutrition sector.

Animal nutrition expert integral to team intent on reducing antibiotics use.

Ceva is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad McCollum as Senior Vice President for North America.

The five projects are designed to better understand the potential use of tongue tips for monitoring emerging diseases.

Now, a web-based application to conduct outbreak investigations is available.

BIOAFTOGEN^®, the foot-and-mouth disease vaccine produced by Biogénesis Bagó is the first to obtain a prequalification by EuFMD, a commission belonging to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

New wean-to-harvest biosecurity projects to improve entry to swine operations.

Control SRD efficiently in sows with solutions from Pharmgate Animal Health.

The new website, Japanese encephalitis virus Information Sharing Network (JEVISN), serves as a centralized source of information.

By studying the role unclean vehicles might have in transmitting a swine coronavirus, researchers help boost North Carolina’s food animal industry and support federal agencies in fighting other devastating diseases.

Determination marks a critical milestone in the battle against the PRRS virus.

Sharing practical science-driven solutions for swine veterinarians and producers.