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Spatial patterns of influenza A virus spread across compartments in commercial swine farms in the United States

Prioritizing resources towards systems frequently confronting influenza problems and targeting pivotal source farms could be an effective strategy for controlling influenza.

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Evolution of lung lesions in recent years: What information can we learn from this?

Assessing lung lesions at slaughter is useful for monitoring their evolution over time, and thus estimating the effectiveness of the measures implemented to control these diseases.

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U.S: New disease index monitors swine pathogens

SHIC's disease index monitors swine pathogen activity and identifies emerging threats.

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Chile and Mexico strengthen cooperation in agricultural trade and sustainable livestock farming

Mexico and Chile expand their joint agenda with key agreements on animal health, fair trade, and the implementation of electronic certification.

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Ergotism in an organic sow herd and the impact on lactation performance and subsequent reproductive performance

This case reports the level of ergot alkaloids and duration of exposure found under field conditions in a herd that experienced a high neonatal mortality event consequent to agalactia in the sows.

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ProtonDx's Dragonfly wins 2025 Tesco Agri T-Jam, offering a rapid new way to fight PRRSV and swine flu

The Dragonfly diagnostics platform wins the prestigious award for its rapid, on-site pathogen detection, enabling swine producers to proactively manage swine herd health, cut antibiotic use, and optimise their supply chains.

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More Europeans are aware of EU food safety

Top concerns for consumers remain pesticides, antibiotics/hormones/steroids in meat, and food additives.

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How does the cut-off point affect the interpretation of ELISA test results?

The choice of cut-off point influences sensitivity, specificity, and the occurrence of false positives or negatives. We explain why the timing of collection and the purpose of the test make a difference in interpreting the results.

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The Philippines: New law to boost livestock sector

Law allocates P20 billion annually to boost the livestock, poultry, and dairy sectors.

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FAO commits to new animal health and sustainability plans

A series of initiatives were announced following its global livestock conference.

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333 Emerging Voices - Long-distance airborne transmission of PRRSV: a systematic review

This work presents a systematic review of the available scientific literature on the long-distance airborne transmission of PRRSV. Final thesis at the College of Veterinary Medicine, UAB, Spain, advised by Enric Mateu.

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Boosting immunity against viral challenges

Boosting key performance indicators in swine production requires addressing viral pathogens, which remain a major challenge for swine health, performance, and farm profitability. Emerging strains, such as H1N2#E and devastating diseases like ASF, highlight the urgency for innovative control strategies. C12 monoglycerides represent a promising approach to enhance pigs’ immune defenses and mitigate viral impact.

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New European partnership on One Health AMR

€253 million for research and innovation against antimicrobial resistance.

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Fundamentals and mechanisms of the ELISA test

High sensitivity, specificity, and an affordable cost make ELISA an indispensable tool in laboratory routines. This infographic explains the mechanisms, components, and main variations of this assay in a visual and objective way.

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