SHIC Funds Nine Plan of Work Projects to Advance Emerging Disease Mission
The Swine Health Information Center recently funded nine new projects addressing research priorities and topics published in its 2024 Plan of Work.
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On-farm vaccine handling (III): Administration
A review of vaccine administration routes, administration methods according to the type of animal, and how to manage vaccination supplies.
Absence of Trichinella infection in commercial pigs in the U.S.
USDA research documents absence of Trichinella infection in commercial pigs.
Mexico: New pharmacovigilance system for veterinary products
The Pharmacovigilance System for veterinary products is implemented to guarantee the efficacy, quality, and safety of animal medicines, contributing to the production of healthy and safe food.
PRRS costs U.S. pork producers $1.2 billion per year, new study shows
The cost of PRRS has increased by 80% in the last decade.
Boehringer Ingelheim steps forward with new technology to improve respiratory health management in production systems
The global launch of “SoundTalks® powered by FARMERATM” will take place on September 9 in Bologna. This innovative solution enables you to identify trends and patterns at system level and to continuously improve your production system performance 24/7.
Summary of the 27th IPVS and 15th ESPHM-ECPHM: sanitation, immunology, vaccines
In this second installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers and posters on health, immunology, and vaccines presented at the latest edition of the IPVS and ESPHM-ECPHM in Leipzig.
Germany confirms first case of ASF in domestic pigs in Rhineland-Palatinate
One case of ASF has been confirmed in a domestic pig on a small farm located in Gerolsheim, district of Bad Dürkheim, about 65 km from the border with France.
Space–time dynamics of African swine fever spread in the Philippines
The results here will help inform decisions intended to mitigate the impact of ASF in the Philippines and will contribute to the understanding of the epidemiological dynamics.
ISU develops test for Japanese encephalitis virus
Having a federally approved JEV test ready would help mitigate the damage of a possible outbreak.
55th AASV Annual Meeting summary: Miscellaneous
Antonio Palomo summarizes the presentations from the latest AASV, ranging from the future of the veterinary profession to the eradication of diseases, hog prices, and experiences in improving pig survival.
Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran takes up position as new WOAH Director General
Dr Emmanuelle Soubeyran officially takes up her position as the new Director General for a five-year tenure from 2024.
Strategies to ensure feed safety
In this series of articles, we discuss the main concepts of safety and preventive measures to ensure the safety and quality of swine feed.
New case of ASF in domestic pigs in Hesse, Germany
The affected farm is in Trebur and houses about 1,800 domestic pigs.
Canada’s ASF early detection surveillance program expands to wild pigs
CanSpotASF has expanded its diagnostic screening to include invasive wild pigs sampling.
Spain strengthens border controls on agri-food exports and imports
The Government has established a common integrated system of official border controls for agri-food exports and imports.