Topigs Norsvin implements PRRS resistance in breeding value estimation
Topigs Norsvin has recently implemented selection for increased natural resistance to PRRS by using the WUR SNP in breeding value estimation.
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2018 European PRRS Research Award open for submissions until July 1st
Boehringer Ingelheim funds three research projects against swine disease PRRS with a total of €75,000
Amlan International receives patent in China for intestinal health formulation
Amlan International recently received a patent in China for its formulated intestinal health products. The products have three distinct modes of action that work together to strengthen the intestinal environment of livestock.
Zoetis Launches Suvaxyn® PRRS MLV In the European Union
New modified live vaccine (MLV) against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus for the active immunization of pigs.
New Swine Claim for Lincomix® Provides Flexible Dosing for M. hyo
Now Lincomix® can be administered at 100 to 200 grams per ton of feed for 21 days to reduce the severity of respiratory disease associated with M. hyo.
Experts release U.S. policy roadmap to reduce antibiotic use in food animals
Leading physicians, veterinarians and other experts outline key steps for policymakers, food companies and food purchasers, and medical groups to help tackle the antibiotic resistance crisis.
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s innovative diagnostic solutions help protect global swine industry
Scientific posters presented at ESPHM offer diagnostic advancements.
U of S VIDO-InterVac develops vaccine for PEDV
In less than a year, University of Saskatchewan (U of S) scientists have developed and tested a prototype vaccine that could protect the North American swine industry from a virus that has killed more than eight million pigs and cost more than $400 million in lost income since 2013.
Ceva enters European swine vaccine market with new, targeted vaccine to improve control of enzootic pneumonia
Experts meet in Barcelona to discuss new strategies to prevent the disease.
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health launches two new swine vaccines in Europe
New vaccines Ingelvac PRRSFLEX® EU for piglets and ReproCyc® PRRS EU for sows offer sustainable control of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS).
Zoetis Introduces New AUREOMIX® S Without Penicillin
Product update reinforces commitment to responsible use of antibiotics medically important to human health.
Cost-saving disease diagnostics for pig industry
Moving disease diagnostics from the laboratory to the field could provide significant time and cost savings for the pig industry.
Cucumber disease alerts could work for pig industry
Air sampling techniques for early detection of disease in the cucumber growing industry could help indoor pig farmers reduce disease spread.
Swine dysentery elimination is priority
The BPEX Pig Health Improvement Project (PHIP) is focusing this year’s activity on the elimination of swine dysentery.
ILRI: Boosting pig production among India’s poor
Tata-ILRI research partnership helps farmers beat classical swine fever.
Air filtration expected to be a game changer in protecting swine from disease
The Quebec based Swine Development Centre or CDPQ, in partnership with the Saskatchewan based Prairie Swine Centre, is coordinating five Canadian Swine Health Board projects involving veterinarians and engineers from across Canada, aimed at improving the protection of Canadian swine farms from disease through the use of air filtration.