Breed-to-wean farm factors associated with influenza A virus infection in piglets at weanin
Sow vaccination decreased influenza infections in piglets at weaning. Influenza positive gilts at entry were associated with positive piglets at weaning.
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Flu control: don’t forget the piglet!
Nurse sows may represent a source of infection to the newly adopted pigs.
Effect of strain-specific maternally-derived antibodies on influenza A virus infection dynamics in nursery pigs
Sow vaccination or infection status that results in high levels of IAV strain-specific maternally-derived antibodies may help to reduce IAV circulation in both suckling and nursery pigs.
Sampling strategies to conduct influenza surveillance in pigs
Group and environmental sampling strategies should be considered in influenza surveillance programs in particular if the goal is just to detect infection.
Get a flu jab now, pig farmers advised
Pig farmers are being urged to check that they, their families and their staff have up-to-date flu vaccinations.
Enzootic influenza: a balance between subpopulations and maternal antibodies
How is it possible that a virus that causes an acute infection in an animal can remain on a farm throughout time?
Swine influenza: doubts about its control on the farm
The author presents a review of the current situation of influenza in pigs to end with his doubts and comments on the effectiveness of control measures on the farm.
A different take on swine influenza vaccination
Influenza researchers are trying to stimulate antibody responses towards parts of the HA that are the least variable from strain to strain. One approach that seems promising is choosing two antigenically very different strains within the H1 or H3 subtype for the primary and subsequent booster vaccinations.
Clinical case: Influenza type A outbreak in a minimal disease farm
The farmer contacted the veterinary surgeon concerning an increase of respiratory distress and mortality in the finishing pigs during the previous 3 days.
New vaccine protects pigs against pandemic flu strain
A newly-developed vaccine against swine influenza is being launched in the UK by Hysolv Animal Health UK.
Samples to monitor the influenza virus
Montse Torremorell speaks about different alternatives that are being explored to obtain live animal samples at a reasonable cost.
Survival of viral pathogens in animal feed ingredients under transboundary shipping models
Results provide further evidence that contaminated feed ingredients may represent a risk for transport of pathogens at domestic and global levels.
Feral swine in the United States have been exposed to both avian and swine influenza A viruses
Unlike domestic swine, feral swine are free ranging and have many opportunities for IAV exposure through contacts with various habitats and animals, including migratory waterfowl, a natural reservoir for IAVs.
SHIC research delivers Influenza test differentiating types
This first-of-its-kind assay has 98 to 100 percent coverage of all influenza virus sequences while being sensitive and specific.
The use of oral fluids to monitor key pathogens in porcine respiratory disease complex
This study set out to describe detection patterns of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2), swine influenza virus type A (SIV) and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) among farms showing differing severity of PRDC.
Detection and characterization of an H4N6 avian-lineage Influenza A virus in pigs in USA
In late 2015, an avian-origin H4N6 influenza A virus was isolated from pigs in the United States.