Japan confirms CSF in domestic pigs for first time in six months
Classical swine fever was confirmed on a pig farm with 5,390 head in Takasaki City.
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U of Illinois student wins Morrison Swine Innovator Prize… again!
For the second year in a row Zack Talbert has received the prize; this year for fumigation equipment to prevent pathogens from entering swine barns.
Internal Biosecurity: McREBEL and beyond!!
In this series of articles about internal biosecurity we will review McRebel and other strategies that we perform to control the movement of pathogens within the farm as we complete our daily work
USDA releases roadmap to address Salmonella
The plan guides agency efforts to tackle foodborne pathogens.
Pandemic potential of swine influenza, a joint statement by FAO, OIE, WHO
The tripartite statement on the pandemic risk of swine influenza calls for surveillance and data sharing.
ILRI takes action to stop the spread of ASF in India
The International Livestock Research Institute has been working with the Indian government address the recent ASF outbreaks in the northeast.
Boehringer Ingelheim: China pioneers biosecurity report against ASF
Boehringer Ingelheim compiles data from 1,000 swine farms into the first market report on biosecurity. Document sheds light on livestock management and contributes to the fight against African swine fever.
The antimicrobial resistome in relation to antimicrobial use and biosecurity in pig farming
Using resistome data in association studies adds accuracy to previously observed AMU-AMR associations. Major components of the pig resistome are positively and independently associated with on-farm AMU and biosecurity conditions.
Merck Animal Health acquires IdentiGEN
Strategic transaction enhances farm-to-table animal traceability solutions for livestock and aquaculture.
Kemin Industries acquires patent application to control ASF virus in feed
New research from Kansas State University shows promise for Kemin pathogen control product Sal CURB® in addressing African swine fever virus in feed and feed ingredients.
US: Pseudorabies found in feral pig in Central Oregon
A feral pig from Central Oregon sampled for disease as part of a surveillance program tested positive for Pseudorabies (PRV).
Philippines: First agrifood import inspection facility established
The government will strengthen border control inspections for imported animals, plants, meat, and other farm and fishery products arriving in major international seaports in the country.
Assessment of truck cleaning and disinfection: Microbiological validation and ATP detection
This second article on the assessment of truck cleaning and disinfection describes how to carry out and evaluate the results of microbiological validation and adenosine triphosphate detection.
SHIC/NPB project looks for biosecurity gaps in the US pork industry
The goal is to prevent entry of foreign animal disease by addressing the identified biosecurity gaps and providing direction for corrective measures.
Canada: New anti-trespassing law protects farm animals and personnel
The new Ontario bill prohibits individuals from entering farms and other livestock facilities without prior consent in order to protect animals and farm personnel.
ASF Italy: Sardinia going on 14 months without positive cases
For over 14 months, there have been no positive cases of ASF virus in domestic, free-ranging, or wild pigs on the island of Sardinia.