Streptococcus suis autogenous vaccines: what do we know?
In spite of decades of research on S. suis vaccines, autogenous bacterins are almost the only preventive strategy available that swine producers have access to, but which are their weak spots?
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Clinical case: App
A new herd, in a high density swine region, despite effective biosecurity barriers, gets infected by App
Zoetis celebrates A.L.P.H.A. Initiative’s five-year anniversary
The initiative concludes its five years of progress by improving livestock health, productivity and farmers’ livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Use of antimicrobials in animals trends downwards
World Organisation for Animal Health report shows promising trends in the race to fight antimicrobial resistance and preserve the efficacy of these critical medicines.
UK pig industry reduces antibiotic use by 17%
The amount of antibiotic used to treat pigs on UK farms in 2021 fell by 17%, bringing the total reduction since 2015 to 69%.
PCR assay as a diagnostic tool (1/2): The basics
How PCR works and what to keep in mind when interpreting results.
United Kingdom denies the presence of foot-and-mouth and swine vesicular disease
The veterinary authorities have denied the presence of foot-and-mouth and swine vesicular disease.
ASF draws dangerously close to France: Possible effects on pork trade
With African swine fever on France's doorstep, a study assesses how much the losses would total.
Canada: Newly designated reference laboratory for ASF
The laboratory plays a critical role in the international monitoring and control of African swine fever.
Practical tips for making a diagnosis
Never forget the basics: recommended reading for all young vets and those not so young!
USDA launches ‘Protect Our Pigs’ Campaign in the fight against ASF
The U.S. Department of Agriculture launches a campaign to alert, educate, and help prevent the introduction and potential spread of African swine fever.
Stability of Senecavirus A in animal feed ingredients and infection following consumption of contaminated feed
Feed matrices are able to extend the survival of Senecavirus A and consumption of contaminated feed can lead to productive Senecavirus A infection.
Denmark: PRRS control plan provides for penalties
Danish Crown will deduct DKK 0.20/kg for slaughtering animals from PRRS-positive farms.
PRRSv control including 1-4-4 L1C
With more herds breaking with highly virulent PRRS strains, what can we do to prevent and control infection? How does the 1-4-4 L1C strain differ?
Italy confirms first ASF cases in domestic pigs
First african swine fever cases in domestic pigs after the disease confirmation in Italy this 7th January 2022.
Mexico inaugurates new National Reference Center for animal health
On the 75th anniversary of the Mexico-U.S. Commission for Prevention of Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Other Exotic Animal Diseases (CPA), Mexico's National Reference Center for the Diagnosis and Research of Exotic and Emerging Animal Diseases was inaugurated.