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The downregulation of genes encoding muscle proteins have a potential role in the development of scrotal hernia in pigs

The downregulation of muscular candidate genes in the inguinal tissue clarifies the genetic mechanisms involved with this anomaly in its primary site.

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Mexico assumes presidency of Committee of the Americas on Veterinary Drugs

During the 30th Seminar on Harmonization of Veterinary Drug Registration and Control, Mexico assumed the presidency of CAMEVET for two years.

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First meeting of Standing Group of Experts in Transboundary Swine Diseases

The creation of the group responds to the need for a more integrated approach to addressing the sanitary risks threatening swine production in the Americas.

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Total antibiotic usage in pigs recorded in eMB in 2024. Source: eMB, AHDB.

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UK: Antibiotic use in the pig sector increases slightly

In 2024, there was a slight increase in antibiotic use in the UK pig sector.

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Argentina's new plan for Aujeszky's disease control and eradication

Developed in collaboration with the private sector, SENASA has established a regulatory framework to combat the virus affecting pig production.

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First case of ASF detected in Chinese Taipei

African swine fever was detected on a pig farm in Taichung.

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Germany: Hesse erects ASF security fence along North Rhine-Westphalia border

Construction begins on approximately 60 kilometers of protective barriers against African swine fever.

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Gene-edited pigs resistant to classical swine fever.

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Pigs developed to be resistant to classical swine fever (CSF)

Pigs gain resistance to classical swine fever through gene editing, offering hope for protecting livestock against costly viral disease.

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With historic results, the 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 comes to a close

The 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 successfully concluded its sixth edition in Cali, Colombia, establishing itself as the most important technical and business event for Latin American pig farming.

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The 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 kicks off

With more than 2,000 participants from 30 countries, the 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 progressed successfully in Cali, Colombia, consolidating its position as the leading pig farming event in Latin America.

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U.S. updates efforts to protect against New World screwworm

USDA continues to make substantial progress on its plan to protect the nation’s livestock, wildlife, and agricultural communities from the threat of New World screwworm.

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Figure 1. Outbreaks of African swine fever (genotype II) in Albania, the Baltic States, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Croatia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Serbia, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Hungary (August 20, 2024, to August 20, 2025). Data source: ADIS, TSN (as of August 20, 2025, 8:40 a.m.)

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Are we letting our guard down with African swine fever? The wolf is at the door (1 of 2)

ASF has never spread so widely across the globe. The question is not if it will arrive, but when. The latest outbreaks detected in Europe may provide valuable information as the wolf lurks.

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UC Davis launches new Disease BioPortal

The Disease BioPortal makes it easier to track important livestock health issues, spot disease trends early, and make informed decisions to protect animals and operations.

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Figure 1. Evolution of prolificacy in different countries from 2010 to 2022. (Sanz-Fernández et al., 2024). Based on InterPIG data (www.interpig.org)

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Sow mortality on Spanish farms: Key factors and strategies for improvement

Increased productivity has not come without consequences. Sows face greater physiological demands, which translates into a higher metabolic load, increased nutritional requirements, and, in many cases, increased mortality on farms. This phenomenon is of particular concern in Spain.

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Spatial patterns of influenza A virus spread across compartments in commercial swine farms in the United States

Prioritizing resources towards systems frequently confronting influenza problems and targeting pivotal source farms could be an effective strategy for controlling influenza.

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Evolution of lung lesions in recent years: What information can we learn from this?

Assessing lung lesions at slaughter is useful for monitoring their evolution over time, and thus estimating the effectiveness of the measures implemented to control these diseases.