China: pigs to be tested for H7N9 virus
China's agriculture authority has expanded the monitoring for the H7N9 strain of bird flu to pigs in order to have a better understanding of the virus.
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Clinical case: Severe respiratory disease in weaned piglets
A cough outbreak appeared in 8-9 weeks old piglets. It apparently was a "normal" outbreak that could be solved with a few days of antibiotic but the pigs did not respond to the treatment.
China: Harbin animal influenza lab designated as FAO reference center
The HVRI's Animal Influenza Lab is China's National Avian Influenza (AI) Reference Lab, and also a Reference Lab for AI recognized by World Organization of Animal Health (OIE).
It’s not too late to get a flu vaccination
As flu season swings into full gear, producers and those who work with pigs are reminded that it’s not too late to get a seasonal flu vaccination.
Detection of influenza virus in aerosols from swine farms
Acutely infected pig populations do generate airborne influenza A virus viable particles capable of being exhausted from pig barns and likely disseminated to other farms in the vicinity.
Alternative control strategy successful in the face of persistent SIV
Flu DETECT® Swine is a cost-effective way to help determine if weaned, SIV-clinical pigs are actively shedding SIV.
Clinical case: Outbreak of influenza in a PRRS and Mhyo stable herd
In July 2010 a severe respiratory disease occurred in the farm: coughing in gilts, and coughing and depression in fatteners concomitantly to an increase of the mean stillborn and mummified piglet rate in a batch of sows.
Swine influenza active surveillance in the United States
According to the preliminary results of our study, influenza A virus is present in pigs regardless of the farm type, age, month of the year and vaccination status.
Dynamics of influenza transmission in vaccinated and non-vaccinated pig populations
The objective of this study was to determine transmission parameters for an H1N1 influenza virus in vaccinated and non-vaccinated populations of pigs and assess the effect of vaccination on influenza transmission.
The impact of MDI on influenza virus transmission in neonatal pig populations
This study indicates that vaccine induced maternal immunity may be able to reduce influenza virus transmission in population settings; however, the impact will depend on the priming antigen.
Swine influenza virus infection in different age groups of pigs in farrow-to-finish farms in Thailand
The present study provided important information on SIV surveillance that will enable better understanding of SIV ecology in farrow-to-finish farms.
Emergence of a new swine H3N2 and pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza A virus reassortant in two Canadian animal populations, mink and swine
A swine H3N2 and pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza A virus reassortant was detected in Canadian swine at the end of 2010 and a similar virus was also detected in Canadian mink based on partial viral genome sequencing.
Sensitivity of oral fluids for detecting influenza A virus in populations of vaccinated and non-vaccinated pigs
This study evaluates the sensitivity of PCR on oral fluids in detecting influenza virus in vaccinated and non-vaccinated pigs.
US: Pork Checkoff recommends producers and workers get flu vaccination
As the United States enters another flu season, the Pork Checkoff is advising producers, farm personnel and others who have contact with pigs to get the seasonal flu vaccination as soon as possible to help protect human and pig health.
Transmission patterns of influenza virus in vaccinated and non-vaccinated pig populations
The objective of this study was to determine Ro of flu in non-immune populations and in populations of pigs vaccinated with homologous or heterologous vaccines and to assess how vaccination may affect transmission.
Oral fluids - Sampling
Over the last several years, new sampling, monitoring and diagnostic tools for the swine industry that are faster, simpler and more cost effective have been developed and validated. One of these techniques is the sampling and use of oral fluids (saliva) as specimens for diagnostics in swine.