US: FDA releases strategic plan for antimicrobial resistance
The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) analyzes and reports on patterns of resistance to the most important antimicrobial agents. The new plan is for 2021-2025.
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Does the rapid ASF test offer any advantages?
Will a faster diagnosis make a significant difference in the fight against African swine fever?
First ASF case confirmed in Germany
It is a wild boar found dead in Brandenburg, specifically in the Spree-Neisse district.
Brazil recognizes six states as FMD-free without vaccination
States and regions have met requirements such as improving official veterinary services and implementing a structured program to maintain a disease-free status.
US, Canada, and Mexico create a working group for swine health
The working group, North American Swine Health, was created by health authorities from Mexico, the United States, and Canada, in collaboration with the meat industry in each of the countries.
Commercially available cell line for identifying ASF virus in clinical samples
Currently, detection requires accessibility to infrequently available primary swine macrophage cultures. Here, we report the identification of a commercially suitable substrate for virus isolation of ASF virus.
Mexico encourages good practices on farms
The aim is for veterinarians and producers to properly administer medications to both terrestrial and aquatic animals for consumption.
Principal co-infections of the porcine respiratory system
M. hyopneumoniae is involved in most of the co-infections of the porcine respiratory system. How does it act and what effects does it have?
Germany: Antibiotic use in veterinary medicine continues to decrease
Use of 3rd and 4th generation fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins are at the lowest level since 2011.
"Detect, Prevent, Report" - EFSA launches ‘Stop ASF’ campaign
EFSA has begun a major campaign to raise awareness and help halt the spread of African swine fever in south-east Europe.
Funding available for precision in swine farming project from MSD Animal Health
MSD Animal Health announces call for submissions for the new High-Quality Pork—Precision Farming Award. Winner to be awarded up to $200,000 towards project implementation.
ILRI takes action to stop the spread of ASF in India
The International Livestock Research Institute has been working with the Indian government address the recent ASF outbreaks in the northeast.
Should we be worried about PCV-3?
We are finding more evidence of the possible role PCV-3 plays in certain reproductive problems.
Poland: Alarming number of ASF outbreaks in the east of the country
The number of ASF outbreaks for the year has doubled in August, with the Lublin Voivodeship especially affected.
Tonisity breaks ground in China
The new company, Tonisity China, will provide a valuable service to pig farmers with solutions that generate a positive return on investment.