New Foot-and-Mouth disease rapid diagnostic kit
New Foot-and-Mouth disease rapid diagnostic kit gets license for use in U.S. livestock.
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Colombia: rehearsal to assess the training of pig veterinarians
Veterinarians in the midwestern region of Colombia were assessed by the ICA with the aim of verifying the assistance and control of diseases in pigs.
Systematic epidemiological investigations of cases of Senecavirus A in US swine breeding herds
Epidemiological investigations were conducted on a case series of six Senecavirus A (SVA)-affected breeding herds in the United States. Multiple potential routes of introduction were identified.
FAO: New field manual on African swine fever
FAO has published a new manual, which is part of the EMPRES series on animal health: African swine fever: detection and diagnosis – A manual for veterinarians.
Two clinical isolates of Mycoplasma hyosynoviae showed differing pattern of lameness
These findings demonstrate that diagnosis of M. hyosynoviae-associated arthritis can be influenced by the clinical isolate, and provides a study platform to investigate the colonization and virulence potential of field isolates.
Inspection of Russian establishments by Japanese experts
Japanese competent authority will consider the possibility of beef and pork export from the Russian Federation to Japan in case of favorable visit results.
Evaluation of an electrostatic particle ionization technology for decreasing airborne pathogens in pigs
The reduction in infectious agents in the air by the EPI technology could potentially decrease the microbial exposure for pigs.
African swine fever : the Commission updates veterinary measures to control the disease
This update reviews the control measures in place, building on the experience gained over the past years and the latest scientific input.
Emergence of a novel highly pathogenic PRRSV in China
This study showed that the novel variant PRRSV was HP-PRRSV, and it is therefore critical to monitor PRRSV evolution in China and develop a method for controlling PRRS.
Canada confirms more cases of PEDV
There are currently 20 confirmed cases of the disease in Manitoba since its detection in 2014.
The WOAH handed Colombia the certificate that states that its main pig producing area is CSF-free.
The departments that have been declared free of CSF hold more than 70% of the technified pig production in Colombia.
Evaluation of biosecurity measures to prevent indirect transmission of PEDv
PEDV transmission through contaminated PPE occurs rapidly under modeled conditions. Biosecurity procedures are recommended.
Antimicrobial potential of bacteriocins in swine production
This review provides an update on bacteriocins and their potential for use in the swine industry.
OIE: New and amended international standards and guidelines
Several chapters on various animal diseases were revised, including PRRS and Salmonella.
New official disease status recognised by the OIE
The World Assembly of OIE Delegates distributed 17 certificates for official disease status recognition.
Poland: new regions free of Aujeszky's disease
The Commission has published a new Decision amending the disease-free status of Aujeszky's disease in certain regions of Poland.