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.
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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.
Establishment and maintenance of a PCV2-free breeding herd on a site after PCV2-associated reproductive disease
Elimination of infectious PCV2 from the breeding-herd site, the outcome after repopulation, and the attempt to derive PCV2-negative animals by offsite segregation are summarized.
FMD Pocket Guide now available for purchase
The laminated flipchart contains photos illustrating lesions associated with FMD in domestic and feral swine.
SDSU, Boehringer Ingelheim team up against enterotoxic E. coli
South Dakota State University is partnering with animal health leader Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. to develop a new technology to protect pigs against a deadly form of E. coli.
Effect of cross-fostering on transfer of maternal immunity to Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae to piglets
The aim of this study was to assess the effect of cross-fostering on transfer of maternal Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae-specific humoral and cell-mediated immunity (CMI) from gilts to piglets.
Eradication of FMD in the Philippines (II)
In 1996, the NFMDTF drafted a national plan to address the 1995 FMD epidemic wherein 98,000 animals were reported to have been affected.
The disease ecology of influenza virus in swine breeding farms
This study was conducted to describe the disease ecology of influenza virus in infected swine breeding farms.
Disinfection protocols reduce the amount of porcine circovirus type 2 in contaminated 1:61 scale model livestock transport vehicles
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of disinfection protocols on porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) in 1:61 scale model livestock trailers and determine the infectivity of PCV2 DNA detected using a bioassay.
Lithuania – New secondary classical swine fever outbreak
The affected farm had a stock of 13.000 pigs and is located only 7 kilometers from the last outbreak which was announced on July 3rd.
Philippines lifts ban on FMD susceptible animals from Japan
The Philippine Department of Agriculture has issued an order lifting its temporary ban on imports of animals susceptible to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) from Japan.
Russia - Swine fever situation not improving
The situation over the swine fever outbreak in Russian is not improving, Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov said on Tuesday.
Lithuania announces a fourth outbreak of Classical Swine Fever
On July 3, the Lithuanian authorities gave notice of a secondary source of Classical Swine Fever on a swine farm with a census of 2.045 animals.