ELISA assay as a diagnostic tool (1/2): Basics and uses
How well do you understand ELISA testing? This is how it works, what it detects, and how to interpret results.
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Determining the characteristics of farms that raise pigs without antibiotics
Farmers could achieve and maintain the Raised Without Antibiotics status through farm-specific coaching related to prudent antimicrobial usage and improved biosecurity.
First detection of porcine circovirus type 2e in Europe
This is the first report of the detection and genetic characterisation of the PCV-2e genotype in Europe, from sows on a farm in Italy.
Pork Checkoff: New AgView feature further protects U.S. pork industry from FAD disruptions
Pork producers are now able to continuously share info with state animal health officials thanks to a new AgView feature.
Spain presents a tool for self-monitoring of antibiotic use by livestock farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has developed a new tool to make it easier for farmers to self-monitor the use of antibiotics in the fight against antimicrobial resistance, within the Computerized System for the Control of Veterinary Antibiotic Prescriptions (PRESVET).
A 3-D approach to better understanding of swine flu: Direct control (3/3)
In this last article of the series, we discuss management strategies and the vaccines available to control swine influenza.
EFSA’s African swine fever campaign extended for the third year
The campaign ‘Stop African swine fever’ has been extended for the third consecutive year.
Spain approves National Plan to combat antimicrobial resistance
The Sectorial Conference has approved the 2022-2024 strategic plan of the National Plan to address antimicrobial resistance (PRAN).
NPPC applauds announcement of new U.S.-Philippine ASF project
The African swine fever program will support the readiness and transparency of the Philippine animal health services.
Transmission routes of African swine fever virus
A study reviews all ASF transmission routes described.
Evidence of influenza A infection and risk of transmission between pigs and farmworkers
Results emphasize the need to implement surveillance and transmission preventive protocols at the pig/human interface.
PCR assay as a diagnostic tool (2/2): Uses and interpretation of the results
How to interpret a negative or positive PCR result with specific examples of what could be happening.
Spain continues to import more piglets and pigs from the Netherlands
Data provided by the statistical service of the Netherlands shows that Spain continues to increase its imports of pigs and piglets.
One health: Commission welcomes Member States' support to designate antimicrobials reserved for humans
The sale of veterinary medicinal products containing these antimicrobials will be prohibited.
Rio de Janeiro recognized as free of classical swine fever
The Agricultural Defense team of the State Secretariat of Agriculture carries out sanitary surveillance actions to maintain the free status.
Germany: ASF detected in domestic pigs in Lower Saxony, near the Netherlands
ASF has been confirmed in domestic pigs in Lower Saxony, the biggest pig producing area in the country and only 20 km from the Netherlands.