Denmark: increase of MRSA in pigs
Compared to 2011, the number of MRSA-positive pigs for slaughter has increased significantly: From 44% in 2011 to 77% in 2012.
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United States: antibiotic resistance threats, 2013
CDC estimates that in the United States, more than two million people are sickened every year with antibiotic-resistant infections, with at least 23,000 dying as a result.
United States: ISU veterinary researchers develop new test to detect PEDV antibodies
The new test, called an immunofluorescence antibody or indirect fluorescent antibody assay and conducted using blood samples from pigs.
Genomics and pig health
One of the greatest long-term potentials for genomic selection is to identify specific genes or genomic regions with a significant impact on pig health and to aid selection for disease resistance and/or disease tolerance.
Commission provides financial support to 4 Member States to combat African Swine Fever
A EU co-financed programme amounting to almost 2.5m EUR for Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland to prevent African Swine Fever (ASF).
Ohio State researcher develops innovative vaccine for profit-draining swine virus
The new vaccine is also enclosed in biodegradable nanoparticles, which improves its efficacy and its absorption by a pig's immune system.
Russia confirms a new outbreak of foot and mouth disease
The outbreak is near the state border of Russia and China.
Exploring the prevalence of M. hyorinis, M. hyosynoviae, and M. hyopneumoniae, across various age groups using various sampling techniques
Oral fluids PCR was a more sensitive test for detecting animals positive for M. hyorhinis and M. hyosynoviae, while Tween 20 ELISA should be used for M. hyopneumoniae.
Clinical case: Impact of clinical and subclinical forms of ileitis on the same fattening farm
Ileitis can take different forms, and it is frequent that a subclinical and a more severe and clinical form coincide.
The blurred border between porcine circovirus type 2-systemic disease and porcine respiratory disease complex
PCV2-lung disease is probably a negligible condition and porcine circovirus type 2 mainly contributes to porcine respiratory disease complex by means its systemic infection.
The EU publishes an informative brochure on ASF
The brochure informs, among other aspects, about the detection of sick animals and how to act in case of suspicion of the disease.
Russia lifts temporary restrictions on imports of breeding pigs from Lithuania
The previously imposed restrictions on imports of slaughter pigs and feeding piglets are still in force.
Effect of influenza vaccination on influenza bioaerosol generation
In this study, influenza virus detection in pigs and air samples was reduced through vaccination.
Russia bans pork imports from Belarus
The Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Inspection Service announced Friday that it was temporarily restricting pork imports from Belarus.
Colombia: classical swine fever outbreak
The outbreak is limited to a backyard pig farm with 15 susceptible animals.
Vaccination against PRRSV: a practical approach
In general terms, immunization through vaccination is the easiest and safest way to stabilize a herd.