Laboratory diagnostics: Ileitis (Lawsonia intracellularis)
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose ileitis? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
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Argentina recognizes compartmentalization for pigs
A compartment may be defined by its compliance with management and biosecurity measures rather than by geographical or political boundaries.
Biosecurity practices for deadstock management at the farm
Key biosecurity messages to move dead pigs out of the clean area of the farm to the deadstock management area prior to their treatment: external deadstock container, incinerator or hydrolysis container.
ASF risks from feed, bedding and transport: EU publishes scientific opinion
ESFA has assessed the risk of ASF being introduced to non-affected regions of the EU via feed, transport vehicles, and other pathways.
China adopts zoning plan to prevent ASF spread
As African swine fever continues to spread in China, the country has implemented a zoning plan to prevent the spread of ASF and other animal diseases.
ASF Germany: Over 1000 cases confirmed in wild boar
The total number of African swine fever cases in Brandenburg and Saxony now stands at 1016.
European Union: The new Animal Health Law enters into force
The European Parliament and the Council adopted the Regulation (EU) 2016/429 on transmissible animal diseases ("Animal Health Law") in March 2016 and it is applicable from 21 April 2021.
Biosecurity at the farm entrance
Biosecurity standards for farm entry may seem complex...
Russia: 36 outbreaks of ASF since the beginning of the year
From January 1 to April 9, 2021, there have been 36 cases: 19 in wild pigs and 17 in domestic pigs.
Laboratory diagnostics: Edema disease
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose Edema disease? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
Provinces in China stop imports of live pigs to curb ASF spread
New regulations for the transportation of live pigs are implemented as China's pig production recovers.
T-cell epitope content comparison (EpiCC) of swine H1 influenza A virus hemagglutinin
EpiCC thresholds can be evaluated for predictive accuracy of protection in future efficacy studies.
Carcass disposal management for swine producers, a practical review (part 2)
Pros and cons of rendering carcass disposal systems, alkaline hydrolysis, anaerobic digestion, gasification, and homogenization.
Philippines approves animal transboundary disease center guidelines
Risk analysis, investigation, diagnosis, mapping, and emergency management of tansboundary animal diseases will all be done by the center.
ASF Germany: Permanent fence along the Brandenburg-Poland border almost completed
Currently under consideration is the establishment of a so-called "white zone" as a buffer zone on the German side along the entire border.
ASF in Europe during first quarter of 2021
In Slovakia, the number of cases in wild boar is soaring, while Romania reports increases in both wild boar and domestic hogs.