Laboratory diagnostics: Classical swine fever (CSF)
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose classical swine fever? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
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Preparation and characterization of a freeze-dried classical swine fever virus vaccine
The thermostability of lyophilized live-attenuated CSFV vaccine formulations were investigated.
Bulgaria no longer a restricted zone for classical swine fever
In view of the favorable epidemiological situation of CSF, Bulgaria has been removed from the EU list of restricted zones.
Brazil: New cases of classical swine fever in Ceará
New CSF cases in the north of the state have been reported to the OIE.
Organizations join forces to control animal disease in South-East Asia
OIE and ASEAN will further expand regional animal disease control programmes to include African swine fever and classical swine fever.
Colombia: OIE certifies a new CSF free zone
The departments of Boyacá, Caquetá, Cauca, Cundinamarca, Huila, Meta, Santander, Tolima and Sur del Casanare are now declared free of CSF.
Colombia still in the fight to control CSF
Officials from the Colombian Agriculture Institute (ICA), have been working in the departments of Vaupés and Bolívar to maintain zones free of classical swine fever (CSF) and zones with low prevalence.
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.
Colombia: ICA keeps classical swine fever from entering Amazonas
Through control operations at the airport, ICA monitors the entry of products of porcine origin into the department of Amazonas.
US, Canada, and Mexico create a working group for swine health
The working group, North American Swine Health, was created by health authorities from Mexico, the United States, and Canada, in collaboration with the meat industry in each of the countries.
Colombia: CSF suspected in Bolivar
As a result of epidemiological surveillance efforts in Bolivar, the ICA investigated three reports of disease in pigs consistent with classical swine fever (CSF).
US to develop ASF/CSF-monitored certification program
APHIS announces a pilot project to develop an monitored certification program for these high-consequence swine diseases.
Boehringer Ingelheim’s classical swine fever live vaccine approved
Ingelvac® CSF MLV, the first classical swine fever live vaccine jointly developed by a multinational company and Chinese research institutes.
New official disease status and control program recognized by the OIE
Countries achieve new disease statuses for classical swine fever and foot and mouth disease, declared by the OIE.
Colombia: Control of classical swine fever in miniature pigs
The ICA will publish regulations for the production, sale, and keeping of miniature pigs in relation to the risk of spreading CSF.
A neutralizing monoclonal antibody-based competitive ELISA for CSF C-strain post–vaccination monitoring
The novel cELISA demonstrated excellent agreement and high level correlation with VNT. It is a reliable tool for sero-monitoring of C-strain vaccination campaign.