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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?

A review of vaccine administration routes, administration methods according to the type of animal, and how to manage vaccination supplies.

In this second installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers and posters on health, immunology, and vaccines presented at the latest edition of the IPVS and ESPHM-ECPHM in Leipzig.

Farmer profiling to understand their objections or willingness towards PRRS elimination using the ADKAR change management model.

The trends of the swine industry in China should be explained in two parts: pork consumption and pig production.

Pig333 interviewed Prof. Pulina of the University of Sassari who has been involved in eradicating African swine fever in Sardinia. ASF arrived on the island in 1978 through contaminated pork products. After many years of struggle, the virus has now been eradicated.

Fly control should not be limited to the summer months, as it plays a significant role in disease transmission and the well-being of people and animals.

In this second article, Antonio Palomo summarizes the presentations on vaccines and biosecurity given at AASV 2024.

The survey by Pig333 reveals promising perspectives but ample room for improvement in biosecurity.

Sánchez-Osorio shares the key points on which Topigs Norsvin's health management is grounded.

A case study on identifying and addressing entry-related biosecurity hazards on a sow farm.

PRRS creates frustrating challenges as it seems we have to keep learning the same lessons we already know, along with the occasional new chapter.

Let’s have a look at some common biosecurity myths and how standardized outbreak investigations can help to improve biosecurity outcomes.

The feed industry has a significant and essential role to play in achieving One Health in pork production on multiple levels.

In the search for solutions, it is possible to identify and implement effective management strategies to improve the engagement and performance of the younger generation of farm employees.

By May 2023, 85% of all Danish pig herds have a serological PRRS status. Area eradication programs have been established in regions with a high density of PRRS seropositive herds. The Danish Agriculture & Food Council has taken a range of initiatives with the purpose of paving the road for a national reduction of PRRS, including an implementation strategy, digital tools, common guidelines for the classification, monitoring, and eradication of PRRSV, and project funding resources.