Minnesota swine veterinarian named 2024 Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award winner
Dr. Matt Allerson of Holden Farms will receive the 2024 Science in Practice award at the Leman Swine Conference in September.
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Indonesia launches program to improve biosecurity and prevent ASF
The Indonesian and Korean Ministries of Agriculture are working with the FAO to provide pig farmers with biosecurity assistance to prevent ASF.
SHIC/AASV H5N1 IAV webinar addresses global influenza surveillance and risk to swine
The goal of the webinar was to understand the threat HPAI H5N1 poses to domestic livestock species and to inform producers of actions that can be taken to prevent infection on-farm.
Philippines: Iloilo to launch sentinelling program following ASF outbreaks
The provincial government aims to improve the hog inventory in Iloilo with its sentinelling program in 15 municipalities covering 1,139 farmers.
"Prosciutto di Parma" producers on alert following ASF outbreak in the typical production area
The confirmed case of ASF in a wild boar within the "typical area" of the "Prosciutto di Parma" PDO, has generated concern among producers.
Clinical case: Gastroesophageal ulcers in finishing pigs due to pyrrolizidine alkaloidosis
Although initially the focus was on the gastric ulcers, after the first visits, more importance was given to liver damage and poisoning was suspected.
Zoetis to sell medicated feed additive portfolio to Phibro Animal Health
This transaction is expected to be complete in the second half of calendar year 2024.
FFAR-funded research to prevent African swine fever virus
Dr. Waithaka Mwangi, immunology professor in the Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, College of Veterinary at K-State, is developing and validating a vaccine to protect pigs from the virus.
FAO launches global 10-year initiative to reduce the need for antimicrobials
The initiative aims to provide countries with policy support and knowledge sharing to help reduce the need for antimicrobials in livestock production.
USA: FDA finalizes guidance on Veterinary Feed Directives
The VFD final rule outlines the process for authorizing the use of approved animal drugs in the feed of food-producing animals that require veterinary oversight.
Brazil accelerates foot-and-mouth disease vaccination campaign
The goal is for Brazil to become completely free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination by 2026.
Switzerland's ASF prevention plan
The Swiss Federal Council announces actions to prevent African swine fever.
333 Emerging Voices: Evaluation of tail biting in pigs at the abattoir
Integrated Master's Dissertation in Veterinary Medicine by Alice Gomes from UTAD (Portugal) advised by Professor Madalena Vieira-Pinto.
Canadian government supports fight against wild pigs
The goal of the Squeal on Pigs campaign is to identify where wild pigs are in Manitoba, control their spread, and remove as many pigs as possible.
ASF detected in new district of Cote d'Ivoire
The outbreak occurred on a farm in the district of Sassandra-Marahoué.
All roads lead to biosecurity
The survey by Pig333 reveals promising perspectives but ample room for improvement in biosecurity.