Intestinal immunity in pigs: The invisible barrier that supports health and performance
Intestinal immunity is a complex system composed of physical barriers, immune cells, receptors, and microbiota.
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Update on ASF situation in Spain (20/01/2026)
An updated summary regarding the African swine fever outbreak situation in Spain.
Scoring of swine lung images: a comparison between a computer vision system and human evaluators
The computer vision system could be used as an alternative to the manual scoring of cranioventral pulmonary consolidation during slaughter inspections.
First high-resolution map of wild boar density in Europe
The first high-resolution European map of wild boar density provides a key tool for managing African swine fever and other diseases, as well as improving the sustainable control of wild boar populations.
Improving ASF biosecurity
Given the current situation, any help in combating African swine fever is welcome.
When 1+1 is more than 2: interactions causing the Porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC) (2/3)
In this second instalment, Cano and Segalés talk about tools for detecting PRDC on farms, the factors influencing its development, and vaccination.
Managing post-weaning challenge: A comprehensive toolbox for piglet success
The key takeaways highlight that environmental microbiomes matter—installing a positive biofilm on surfaces in farm buildings helps maintain a favorable microbial environment in the nursery—while animal gut resilience is equally essential and requires supporting microbial balance, immunity, and the management of oxidative stress to optimize their post-weaning performance.
Spain reports two new secondary ASF outbreaks in wild boars
Thirteen animals were found dead, all located within the high-risk zone defined by the 6-kilometer radius.
Serious Listeria infections on the rise in the EU
The EFSA–ECDC report warns of an increase in severe listeriosis in the EU, linked to an aging population and changes in eating habits.
ASF in Europe in 2025: Upturn in domestic pigs and strong pressure on wild boars
In 2025, ASF evolved unevenly in Europe, with a slight upturn in domestic pigs and a significant increase in wild boar, which continue to act as the main reservoir of the virus. Of particular note was the emergence of the disease in Spain.
Top 10 most-read articles in 2025
Take a look back at our most popular articles of the year.
FAO trains hunters in Serbia and Montenegro on ASF awareness
The sessions reached more than 200 hunters.
Proposing a clinical case definition for PRRSV outbreaks in sow herds based on key productivity indicators
A new clinical case definition for PRRSV outbreaks in swine breeding herds has been proposed using a system based on KPI signals that will trigger diagnostics.
Update on ASF situation in the Dominican Republic
The disease is now recognized as endemic, with outbreaks showing an upward trend in the first half of 2025 and continuing to consistently appear throughout the country.
Characterizing feral swine movement across the contiguous United States using neural networks and genetic data
The study provides insight into the patterns of human-mediated movement of feral swine across the US and from Canada to the northern areas of the US.
ASF in Spain: Tests indicate that it is a new strain not previously described
Current data does not allow confirmation that the ASF viral strain came from any laboratory, according to the sequencing performed by the IRB.