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.
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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.
USDA's Agricultural Research Service honors scientists of the year
For pioneering studies on Influenza A Viruses in swine, Amy L. Baker is the agency's Distinguished Senior Research Scientist of the Year for 2024.
Want to quantify your farm's biosecurity level? Do it on Pig333 with Biocheck
Biocheck is an innovative tool that objectively quantifies and compares the level of biosecurity on swine farms, identifying areas for improvement.
Brazil: Three classical swine fever outbreaks confirmed in Piauí
A vaccination plan is being prepared in the state.
The role of non-progressive atrophic rhinitis: Looking beyond the snout
How do turbinate atrophy and the effect on cilia caused by B. bronchiseptica affect the incidence of S. suis and porcine respiratory disease complex?
“Veterinarian of the Year 2024” winner of the WVA Global Veterinary Awards
One Health champion Dr Simon Doherty is recognised as “Veterinarian of the Year 2024” of the WVA Global Veterinary Awards supported by Ceva Santé Animale.
Sow mortality: When and where? (2/2)
To reduce mortality, it is essential to diagnose the causes. To do so, we must answer four basic questions: how, who, when, and where? In this article, we'll address the latter two.
Mexico and the U.S. strengthen food safety
Mexico and the United States strengthened training programs for agricultural producers and laboratory personnel.
HIPRA hosts the first edition of the Swine Health Summit in Asia
The event brought together producers and technicians from different Asian countries with the aim of keeping them updated on the latest advances and improving their knowledge on PRRS control and the current situation of the Asian swine market.