On-farm vaccine handling (II): Storage
Do's and don'ts of vaccine storage regarding location, temperature control, maintenance, and traceability.
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USDA awards $22.2 million in Farm Bill Funding to protect animal health
These 81 new projects led by 48 states, universities, industry organizations, and veterinary diagnostic laboratories will increase the nation’s ability to rapidly respond to and control animal disease outbreaks.
On-farm vaccine handling (I): Transport and on-farm reception
To ensure vaccines work properly, we must carefully control certain critical points in their handling.
FFAR-funded research to prevent African swine fever virus
Dr. Waithaka Mwangi, immunology professor in the Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, College of Veterinary at K-State, is developing and validating a vaccine to protect pigs from the virus.
World’s first Essential Veterinary Medicines List (EVML) for food producing animals
World Veterinary Association and Brooke launch the world’s first Essential Veterinary Medicines List for food producing animals.
Vaccination against swine influenza in pigs causes different drift evolutionary patterns upon experimental infection and reduces likelihood of genomic reassortments
The study further emphasized the vast evolutionary capacity of swine IAV, under natural infection and vaccination pressure scenarios.
The European VAX4ASF project will study next-generation vaccines against ASF
Backed by Horizon Europe and led by HIPRA, the 4-year project bets on the potential of live attenuated vaccines to develop an effective, enduring, and secure solution against ASF virus, contributing to animal welfare, global economic stability, and rural communities.
The 10 most-read articles in 2023
Join us in revisiting the articles that have resonated the most with our dedicated swine community throughout 2023.
Self-administration of a Salmonella vaccine by domestic pigs
This technology could benefit commercial pig production while providing an enriched behavioral environment.
Neonatal diarrhoea: Management key points in France
Neonatal diarrhoea is a serious problem for farmers and vets. Affected piglets can develop severe diarrhoea from 1–2 h to 7 days following birth.
Biogénesis Bagó reaches a new milestone in its fight against Foot and Mouth Disease
BIOAFTOGEN®, the foot-and-mouth disease vaccine produced by Biogénesis Bagó is the first to obtain a prequalification by EuFMD, a commission belonging to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
USDA researches confirm six unique strains of ASF virus
Researchers have reclassified the number of African swine fever (ASF) virus strains from 25 to only six unique genotypes.
Maternally derived immunity on immune responses elicited by piglet early vaccination: examples from respiratory and systemic pathogens
Depending on the levels of maternal derived immunity, a potential interference of vaccine intake may happen, jeopardizing vaccine seroconversion and efficacy.
New IPIC swine vaccination guidelines publication offers information and considerations
Iowa Pork Industry Center has released a new chart that provides a list of diseases, time of administration, and based on risk, available product types.
Canada to create a vaccine bank for foot and mouth disease in animals
Funding will provide Canada with a dedicated vaccine source to support the CFIA and industry in the event of an outbreak.
K-State launches research center to meet animal vaccine development and usage needs
The new Center on Vaccine Evaluation and Alternatives for Antimicrobials, or CVEAA, will support animal vaccine development and usage.