Significant decrease in ASF cases in the EU in 2022
In 2022, African swine fever cases decreased by 80% in domestic pigs and 40% in wild boar.
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Water consumption and wastage behaviour in pigs: implications for antimicrobial administration and stewardship
The study shows it is feasible to use a system to quantify the water use and wastage patterns of pigs in farm buildings.
Italy: ASF update one year after confirmation
A brief summary of the African swine fever situation in Italy after the presence of the disease was confirmed in January 2022.
Impact of stress on immune function, health, and productivity (2/2)
We conclude this two-part series by Professor Pejsak by examining how immune stress affects the pig's body, gut, and production.
UConn collaborates with USDA to develop ASF vaccine candidate licensed by Zoetis
One of the world’s largest animal health companies non-exclusively licensed the USDA and UConn’s jointly owned vaccine candidate for African swine fever.
Mexico reinforces its tourism inspection program to prevent ASF entry
Senasica reinforced controls at 21 ports, 38 airports, and 27 border points to keep Mexico free from 1,000 agricultural pests and 78 animal diseases that are present in other countries.
Spain: Wild boar populations are in accelerated growth phase
Wild boar populations in Spain may be approaching their inflection point, although most provinces are in a phase of accelerated growth.
The 10 most-read articles in 2022
A look back on the hottest topics of the year from Pig333.
Boot bath efficacy with wet and dry disinfectants for PEDV and PRRSV
For this trial, dry disinfectant was the most efficacious in reducing the viral RNA on both boots and subsequent surfaces.
Impact of stress on immune function, health, and productivity (1/2)
What exactly goes on in a pig's body when exposed to acute or chronic stress? What implications does stress have on production? Professor Pejsak draws on decades of research to answer to explain.
Italy conducts trials of immunocontraceptive vaccine in wild boars
The immunocontraceptive vaccine has been tested in the United States and is now authorized in Italy on an experimental basis.
EU-UK: Commission extends arrangements for veterinary medicines
The Commission has provided additional time for businesses to adapt their supply chains.
Italy: trade in pigs and pig products from Sardinia will be authorised
The current epidemiological situation of African swine fever (ASF) in Sardinia has allowed the reopening of the pork trade.
Australia launches first national action plan for livestock health
Animalplan 2022 to 2027 is Australia’s National Action Plan for Production Animal Health.
ASF control and prevention: an update on vaccine development
Approaches to ASF vaccinology and the key constraints involved in the scale-up and commercialization of vaccine candidates.
U.S. antimicrobial sales for use in swine increased in 2021
Sales of medically important antimicrobial drugs for use in swine were up 3% from 2020.