China: new outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease
The Chinese Veterinary Authorities sent follow-up report to the IOE informing about the appearance of a new outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in China.
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Lithuania: mesures against Classical Swine Fever lifted
The EU Member States endorsed a Commission proposal to repeal the protection measures adopted after outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) in June and July in Lithuania.
Russia: three new outbreaks of African Swine Fever
The veterinary services of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture and Food confirmed last week the presence of three new outbreaks of African Swine Fever.
PRRSV enhances PCV2a and PCV2b replication and duration of shedding
The objectives of this study were to determine if co-infection of piglets with PRRSV and PCV2 has any affect on PCV2 shedding characteristics and if there are differences in shedding patterns between PCV2 subtypes (PCV2a and PCV2b) in co-infected pigs.
Characterisation of multiresistant Brachyspira hyodysenteriae isolates from Czech pig farms
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the importance of clonal spread of Brachyspira hyodysenteriae resistant to pleuromutilins (tiamulin, valnemulin) on farms in the Czech Republic.
Oral fluids - Sampling
Over the last several years, new sampling, monitoring and diagnostic tools for the swine industry that are faster, simpler and more cost effective have been developed and validated. One of these techniques is the sampling and use of oral fluids (saliva) as specimens for diagnostics in swine.
Kazakhstan: Outbreak of Foot & Mouth Disease
The Veterinary Authorities of Kazakhastan have sent a report to the IOE informing about the appearance of an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease.
Porcine peri-weaning failure to thrive syndrome (PFTS), Part III: Intestinal function and morphology
The objective of this study was to investigate the mechanisms of this disorder by conducting a comprehensive evaluation of gut health and function during early and chronic stages of PFTS.
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NewsRussia: current situation of CSF and Foot & Mouth Disease
Throughout the month of August the OIE has informed on the appearance of several outbreaks of Swine Fever and Foot & Mouth Disease in Russia.
USA: PRRS costs industry $641 million annually
A new study, underwritten by the Pork Checkoff and conducted by Iowa State University, estimates that porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) continues to be a major drag on the U.S. pork industry.
Circovirus vaccination in pigs with subclinical porcine circovirus type 2 infection complicated by ileitis
This study demonstrated a clear benefit in vaccinating pigs subclinically infected with porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) with a one-dose PCV2 vaccine.
Protecting the pregnant sow from PRRS: Research findings
We evaluated the efficacy of serum inoculation to immunize gilts in prevention of reproductive PRRS following late-gestation challenge with the “homologous” virus.
Growth performance and gastrointestinal microbial ecology responses of piglets receiving Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products after an oral challenge with Escherichia coli (K88)
Yeast fermentation products showed better performance, especially in the presence of the active enteric disease.
Diarrhea in lactating piglets: differential diagnostic
Here we present a table of differential diagnosis of the most common diarrheas during lactation.
Implication of the host nucleus during African swine fever virus (ASFV) infection
Researchers of the CReSA have demonstrated the relevance of the host nucleus during ASFV infection. These discoveries might have important implications when searching for antiviral strategies against ASF that is currently causing real economical problems in many sub-Saharan countries and knocking at the door of the EU.
S. Korea to produce foot-and-mouth vaccine in 2012
South Korea will produce vaccines for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) next year to protect livestock after the country suffered the worst outbreak of the disease earlier this year.