Economics of the medication in the water
After the banning of antibiotics as growth promoters, there was an increase in their total consumption due to the therapeutics treatments...
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Brazil: Japan recognizes Santa Catarina as FMD free
The next step, according to the minister, is the process of negotiation of export requirements and an International Health Certificate (CSI).
Mexico: free of Classical swine fever
SAGARPA indicates that the declaration was issued due to the fact that since November 10, 2005 there has been no detection or isolation of the etiologic agent of classical swine fever.
Oral immunization of weaned piglets with tobacco seeds expressing antigenic proteins of VTEC
Oral administration of recombinant tobacco seeds expressing antigenic proteins against VTEC strains can induce an increase of mucosal antibodies.
OIE launches the second version of its World Animal Health Information System
The major change of this new version is the integration of a specific section for wildlife diseases notification into WAHIS.
FAO: Pig disease outbreak in Ukraine a major warning sign
Following the first-ever detection of African swine fever in Ukraine, FAO is warning that while control measures appear to have temporarily halted the disease's spread, it has established a firm foothold in the Caucasus and poses an ongoing risk to neighbouring areas.
Interaction of Bordetella bronchiseptica, Pasteurella multocida, and fumonisin B1 in the porcine respiratory tract
These results indicate that, when combined with dual infection by B. bronchiseptica and P. multocida, dietary exposure of pigs to FB1 toxin raises the risk of pneumonia.
Longitudinal study of the persistence of antimicrobial-resistant campylobacter strains in distinct Swine production systems on farms, at slaughter, and in the environment
The objectives of this study were to compare and characterize the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant Campylobacter in conventional and antimicrobial-free production systems on farms, at slaughter, and in the environment.
Detection of influenza virus in aerosols from swine farms
Acutely infected pig populations do generate airborne influenza A virus viable particles capable of being exhausted from pig barns and likely disseminated to other farms in the vicinity.
Regional PRRS control with an autogenous vaccination strategy
Regional vaccination with an autogenous killed vaccine did not effectively reduce the number of PRRSV related crises in the vaccinated farms.
Effect of in-water iodine supplementation on weight gain, diarrhea and oral and dental health of nursery pigs
Adding an aqueous iodine supplement to nursery pigs, therefore, did not provide an advantage for either growth or oral condition. Deleterious oral conditions do increase after weaning, with gingivitis being associated with lower piglet weight.
Evaluation of a needle-free injection device to prevent hematogenous transmission of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus
Use of NFIDs does not prevent hematogenous transmission of PRRSV.
Ukraine confirms African swine fever virus outbreak
The outbreak was registered in Komyshuvatka, Zaporizhia region, in a private household.
Fetal infections and antibody profiles in pigs naturally infected with porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2)
In conclusion, even on farms with sows that have high PCV2 antibody titers, vertical transmission of PCV2 may occur, resulting in piglet infection.
Russia: three new outbreaks of African swine fever
Since the first outbreak was confirmed in September 2009, a total of 198 recorded outbreaks have been reported.
Vietnam: PRRS under control
Vietnam's Southern province of Bac Lieu has declared that blue-ear disease in pig herds is basically under control.