Belgium: Decrease in antibiotic use in pigs
In 2020, antibiotic use decreased for swine and remained the same in cattle, but increased in chickens.
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Colombia: OIE certifies a new CSF free zone
The departments of Boyacá, Caquetá, Cauca, Cundinamarca, Huila, Meta, Santander, Tolima and Sur del Casanare are now declared free of CSF.
Streptococcus suis: is nutritional intervention possible?
Nutritional programs that manipulate the microbiota and mucosa towards the correct balance should be incorporated for the S. suis control program.
Feed biosecurity in the manufacturing and post-manufacturing stages. Understanding and managing disease transmission risk during the milling and delivery of pig feed
The mixing of ingredients into feed and the distribution of feed to the farm location where consumption occurs is referred to as the ‘manufacturing and post-manufacturing stage’ of the feed supply chain. This article outlines how biosecurity concepts can be applied to the manufacturing and distribution of pig feed to ensure a pathogen free product is consumed.
Laboratory diagnostics: Streptococcus suis infection
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose Streptococcus suis? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
Vietnam bans import of live pigs from Thailand due to ASF
Africa swine fever was detected in a batch of 980 imported live pigs from Thailand during the quarantine period.
Philippines: ASF spreads to new province
First African swine fever cases reported in Eastern Samar
Brazil: Six states granted FMD-free status without vaccination
The World Organization for Animal Health recognized the disease-free status for six Brazilian states.
CPF Philippines partners with Philippine’s Department of Agriculture to revive hog industry
The Swine R3 program will finance bio-secured farm projects and thus support the national government’s efforts in reviving the local swine industry adversely affected by ASF disease.
Biosecurity audits: Concept and structure
Objective inspection and evaluation that checks current biosecurity measures and points out weaknesses in the system so that improvements can be made.
ASF Germany: New core area in Frankfurt (Oder)
New cases of ASF-positive wild boar have been detected, leading to the designation of a second core area.
Zoetis launches CircoMax® Myco to deliver broader coverage against PCV2
Unique PCV2 and M. hyopneumoniae ready-to-use, single-dose combination vaccine on the market.
Diarrhea in neonatal piglets: management practices
Is it best to separate gilts from sows? Which biosecurity measures are most important? In this article, four renowned veterinarians discuss their recommendations.
New international expert panel to address the emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases
WHO, FAO, OIE and UNEP launch the One Health High-Level Expert Panel.
ASF China: What is happening?
The USDA provides different perspectives from the Chinese government and industry participants.
Conclusions from the first "333 Experience Congress" in Spain: China's impact on the pork sector, the challenge of sustainability and technology
On May 11, 12, and 13, the first online "333 Experience Congress" took place in Spain.