Brazil bans travelers from bringing pork products into the country
This ban is a temporary measure to prevent the entry of African swine fever into the country.
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France detects a human case of swine influenza (H1N2)v in Brittany
On September 3, 2021, the Institut Pasteur's National Reference Center (CNR) for respiratory infection viruses confirmed the infection of a man by an influenza virus of swine origin (H1N2)v.
Replacement of metaphylactic antimicrobial therapy by oral administration of Ligilactobacillus salivarius MP100
Replacement of antimicrobials by a Ligilactobacillus salivarius strain led to positive microbiological and biochemical changes in the enteric environment.
What has happened in the Dominican Republic since the official declaration of ASF?
The disease has already been confirmed in 25 of the 32 provinces, which correspond to the largest pig producing areas.
The AASV guidelines for PRRS status classification evolve
We review what's new in the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) guidelines, which include new monitoring techniques and expanded and modified categories.
Hong Kong reports first case of ASF in wild boar
The first case of African swine fever in wild pigs in Hong Kong has been reported.
Oral fluid as an aggregate sample for early detection of ASF virus
Pen-based oral fluid samples may be used to supplement the use of traditional samples for rapid detection of ASFV during ASF surveillance.
ASF remains unstoppable in the EU
ASF outbreaks in both wild boar and domestic pigs continue to increase each month and are exceeding 2020 levels.
Slovakia to slaughter more than 100,000 wild boars in fight against ASF
In view of the worsening ASF situation in wild boar, the Slovak Ministry has decided to reduce the wild boar population.
Countries offer assistance to the Dominican Republic in fight against ASF
A total of 33 countries in the Americas and the Caribbean agreed to join efforts to support the DR in implementing actions to control and eradicate African swine fever and prevent its spread.
Clinical case: Abnormal lameness in nursing piglets
In March 2021, a high percentage of severe lameness appeared in 12 to 17-day-old piglets, approximately 20% of the piglets present.
U.S. to establish animal disease protection zone, safeguarding trade if ASF reaches island territories
US preparing to establish foreign animal disease protection zone to safeguard Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and the entire U.S. swine industry.
IPIC: ASF in Action webinars continue
The Iowa Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response webinar series continues with two sessions this month.
Belgium: Japan lifts embargo on pork meat
The lifting of the Japanese embargo is particularly significant as Japan represents an important market for the Belgian pork sector.
Bulgaria: First ASF outbreaks in domesticated pigs of 2021
Two farms have reported outbreaks of ASF so far in 2021 affecting a total of 13,124 susceptible animals.
Digestive pathologies at the beginning of the growing phase: same bacteria and two different problems
The first days of the finishing phase are key, as they will determine finishing performance. This article addresses two types of pathologies caused by two different pathotypes of Escherichia coli.