Genomics of response to PRRSV: antibody response and performance following natural infection vs. vaccination
Selection for antibody response to PRRSV can increase litter size in purebred and commercial sows.
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Vietnam: Even with ASF cases up, pig industry expects growth
This year ASF cases have already surpassed the total for 2020. Even so, the pig industry is expected to see growth.
ASF: Germany urges Poland to establish protection corridor on its side
The so-called Animal Health Troika met with the European Commission in Brussels to discuss the joint approach to combat African swine fever.
Epizootic situation of serious animal diseases in the world from September 17 to 24, 2021
Between 17 and 24 September 2021, 245 outbreaks of particularly serious animal diseases were reported to the OIE in 19 countries worldwide.
ASF virus vaccine candidate efficiently protects European and native pig breeds against circulating Vietnamese field strain
Vaccine candidate ASFV-G-ΔI177L is able to induce protection against virulent Vietnamese ASFV field strains.
US invests $500 million to prevent ASF
USDA will take action to prevent the spread of African swine fever.
Russia: ASF reported on large finishing farm
Russa's leading pork producer, Miratorg, announces an ASF outbreak on a 24,000-head finishing farm.
The importance of the High Risk Period in case of ASF outbreaks in domestic pig farms
On large farms, the first animals to become ill and die from ASF may be missed unless there is an appropriate passive surveillance system that targets dead and diseased animals.
Laboratory diagnostics: Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose M. hyo? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
FIGAN 2021
Being a biannual fair, FIGAN has not missed any in-person edition due to the pandemic and was held once again, in Zaragoza, Spain. This year 333 was present with a stand where the whole industry visited. In case you could not come, we have prepared a photo report.
Ceva receives positive opinion from EMA for Circovac® + Hyogen® Ready to Mix: DUO™ swine vaccines
The combination of products gives protection against PCV2 and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae until 26 weeks of age.
The Dominican Republic now conducts its own ASF tests
The Central Veterinary Laboratory (LAVECEN) is now fully equipped to test for ASF virus.
Recordings from USDA's African Swine Fever Action Week available
Action Week brought attention to the importance of ASF planning and prevention and highlighted the extensive work being done to keep the disease out of the United States.
European Parliament rejects a ban on use of certain antibiotics for animal health
MEPs support the EU’s One Health approach to addressing the challenge of antimicrobial resistance
Laboratory diagnostics: African swine fever
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose African swine fever? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?