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Pirbright shows new Nipah vaccines create ‘impressive’ immune response
Two new potential vaccines against Nipah virus developed by the University of Parma generate a strong immune response in pigs, and could be the key to preventing this deadly, zoonotic disease.
Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and their inactivation with biocidal agents
The autors review the literature about the persistence of human and veterinary coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces as well as inactivation strategies with biocidal agents.
IPVS2020 postponed by coronavirus
The IPVS2020 Organizing Committee announces the postponement of IPVS2020 to November 3rd to 6th, 2020
COVID-19: Commission launches European team of scientific experts
The European Commission launched an advisory panel on COVID-19 composed of epidemiologists and virologists from different Member States to formulate EU guidelines on science-based and coordinated risk management measures.
EFSA goes Spanish
EFSA’s website is now available in Spanish, one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
COVID-19 and pig viruses – what can we learn?
Lessons learnt from two of the most important virologists of the north American swine industry, Dra. Torremorell and Dra. Culhane, from other coronavirus outbreaks than spread globally within the swine industry.
COVID-19 EU: MS should guarantee the supply chain of livestock
The Commission presented guidelines to Member States on health-related border management measures in the context of the COVID-19 emergency.
China: ASF detected in smuggled pigs
Pigs illegally transported in Sichuan were found to be postive for African swine fever.
Highly effective vaccine against ASFV
The gene-deleted HLJ/-18-7GD virus is a safe and effective vaccine against ASFV, and could play an important role in controlling the spread of ASFV.
AASV awards scholarships and research grants to veterinarians
Students and veterinarians receive funding from the AASV and sponsors for their education and research projects.
AASV announces new officers and award recipients at annual meeting
During the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) 51st Annual Meeting, new officers of the association along with award winners were announced.
20 years of PCV2 - What has changed? - a monograph
It has been 20 years since wasting disease appeared. Are vaccines still effective? Has the disease's epidemiology changed? Should we be concerned about new PCV2 strains or PCV3?
Brazil increases the use of canine teams in airports to detect products of animal origin
The purpose of the dog team is to prevent the entry of African swine fever, among other diseases and plagues that can affect agribusinesses.
The pig's respiratory system and its defense mechanisms
What kind of cells make up the respiratory defense system of pigs? How do they organize and communicate with each other?