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.
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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.
Spain: Regulation in favor of sustainable antibiotic use in livestock
The regulation will establish a national reference value for use, which will be defined according to the species and livestock classification.
Czech Republic reports first case of ASF in five years
African swine fever has returned to the Czech Republic after almost five years.
U.S: Biomass-adjusted antimicrobial sales data in food animals now available
FDA launches interactive summary of biomass-adjusted antimicrobial sales data in food animals.
Sales of antibiotics for animal use have almost halved since 2011
For the full 2011-2021 period, overall sales of veterinary antibiotics decreased by 47% in this interval, reaching the lowest value ever reported.
Canada launches ASF prevention and preparedness program
The $23.4 million program is designed to help Canada's pork industry prepare for the possibility of African swine fever entering the country.
Elanco and Tonisity International form strategic partnership
Elanco and Tonisity have entered into a Distribution and Promotion Agreement in respect of Tonisity’s novel, gut enhancing porcine products.
The new ASF map on Pig333
Have you seen the new African swine fever outbreak map? Are there any points in your area?
EMA: New working group on veterinary antimicrobial sales
The Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products has proposed a new working group to replace the voluntary European Surveillance of Veterinary Antimicrobial Consumption network.