Mexico promotes actions to reduce the use of antimicrobials
Senasica raises awareness about the adverse effects of the misuse of antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics.
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Vietnam preventing ASF from crossing the Cambodian border
Tay Ninh province is implementing solutions to protect its pig herd of about from African swine fever at risk of entering through the border from Cambodia and neighboring provinces and cities.
Intradermal needle-free injection prevents ASF transmission, while intramuscular needle injection does not
This study confirmed the hematogenous transmission of African Swine Fever virus between pigs through needle-sharing.
Philippine Poultry Show & Ildex Philippines goes annual: elevating opportunities for livestock industry stakeholders in 2025
The Philippine Poultry Show & ILDEX Philippines is set to return on 27-29 August 2025 at the SMX Convention Center, Manila.
ASF's impact on the Dominican Republic pork market
According to official statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture, local pork production has decreased by 15% since ASF was detected in the Dominican Republic. Considering import volumes during that period, the decline in production is likely to be even greater.
Current ASF situation in the Dominican Republic
African swine fever remains a significant challenge in the Dominican Republic. Despite initial emergency response efforts, the disease is now endemic, with outbreaks showing an upward trend in 2024 and continuing to consistently appear throughout the country.
ASF Germany: first case of ASF in wild boar in Oberhavel (Brandenburg)
African swine fever has been detected in a wild boar in the district of Oberhavel in the state of Brandenburg for the first time.
World AMR Awareness Week
From November 18 to 24, World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week is being celebrated, focusing on preventing the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Necropsy manual: Examining organs (II)
In the fifth installment of the manual we address the examination of the organs of the abdominal cavity.
China recognizes Peru as free of foot and mouth disease
China officially declared Peru free of foot and mouth disease, a sanitary status that opens up opportunities to export beef and pork.
Dominican Republic signs swine biosecurity protocol with international organizations
The Biosecurity Fund for Dominican Swine Farming was created through the signing of an agreement between representatives of the Dominican government and international agricultural health organizations.
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) vaccines
This article describes the main characteristics of commercial vaccines to combat PRRS.
Belgian agency implores hunters not to hunt in ASF risk areas
The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV) is calling on hunters to be extra vigilant for African swine fever this hunting season.
USDA provides nearly $5 Million to support antimicrobial resistance dashboard tools
Dashboards will help monitor trends in antimicrobial resistance patterns and detect emerging resistance profiles.
Tip: Chute for vaccinating piglets
This farm has built a small chute to vaccinate an entire pen of piglets in record time.
A diagnostic approach to confirm Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae “Day zero” for pathogen eradication
Sampling guidelines proposed in this study can be used for verification of M. hyopneumoniae infection of gilts following exposure to determine Day 0 of herd closure.