Clinical case: Lameness and paralysis of hindquarters in finishing pigs
This case describes the deferred lesions resulting from tail biting and quantifies the losses it causes.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers receive $2.48 million to improve resiliency and animal welfare in swine
Animal science researchers receive $2.48 million in USDA grants aimed at improving disease resiliency and animal welfare in the swine industry.
ASF Italy: Lombardy region raises alert level
Although new cases have yet to be officially confirmed, the region is announcing new regulations.
Germany's antibiotic use in veterinary medicine decreased in 2022
The total amount of antibiotics administered in veterinary medicine decreased by 61 tons compared to the previous year.
SHIC announces staff transitions
Sundberg sets retirement date; Niederwerder will become Executive Director.
Summary of the ASF situation in Italy to date
Since the first occurrence of ASF in mainland Italy in January 2022, 1057 cases have been detected in wild boar and 550 in domestic pigs.
How has ASF evolved in the EU so far this year?
The latest ADIS data on the African swine fever (ASF) situation in the European Union have been published up to July 2023.
SHIC issues RFP for tongue tip diagnostic sample research
Research proposals investigating tongue tips as a novel diagnostic sample type are now being accepted.
John Addy hired as Pharmgate vice president of operations
Addy will lead growth for quality, supply chain and manufacturing.
Full-scale industrial phage trial targeting Salmonella on pork carcasses
Implementation of phage application in industrial settings can be used as an additional strategy to control foodborne pathogens.
Laboratory diagnostics: Swine dysentery (Brachyspira hyodysenteriae)
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose swine dysentery? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
New IPIC swine vaccination guidelines publication offers information and considerations
Iowa Pork Industry Center has released a new chart that provides a list of diseases, time of administration, and based on risk, available product types.
Croatia confirms 59 outbreaks of ASF
Since the first occurrence of ASF on Croatian territory on June 27, 59 outbreaks have now been confirmed.
Water medication: Influence of drinking patterns on water medications
Knowing the pattern of pig drinking behavior is essential for effective treatments.
Canada to create a vaccine bank for foot and mouth disease in animals
Funding will provide Canada with a dedicated vaccine source to support the CFIA and industry in the event of an outbreak.
The effect of gilt flow management during acclimation on Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae detection
A similar M. hyopneumoniae detection pattern was observed regardless of gilt flow.