ASF vaccine progress in Vietnam
Following on-farm trials, it is expected that the commercial use of ASF vaccines will be announced this month.
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Characterization and cross-protection of SeCoV and two PEDV variants
In homologous re-challenged pigs, no clinical signs or lesions were observed, while prior exposition to a different PEDV G1b variant or SeCoV only provided partial cross-protection.
ASF Germany: Protective fencing completed in Saxony
The barriers against the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in Saxony are being strengthened.
Intrauterine immunization as an industry-friendly route of vaccination in pigs
What if this novel vaccination route could easily be incorporated into current animal husbandry practices and protect animals against disease?
Funds for second phase of Iowa State University veterinary diagnostic lab
Governor Kim Reynolds announced $40 million in funding for phase 2 of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the College of Veterinary Medicine campus.
ASF reemerges in Greece
Following the detection of the disease in a domestic pig and its eradication in 2020, Greece has now confirmed the presence of the disease in a wild boar.
UK: Seneca Valley Virus confirmed in pigs in England
Five cases of Seneca Valley Virus in pigs have been confirmed for the first time in the United Kingdom.
Worsened feed conversion ratio and growth but mortality stable
What can produce an increase in the feed conversion ratio and worsen average daily gain without altering mortality?
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.
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.