A 3-D approach to better understanding of swine flu: Direct control (3/3)
In this last article of the series, we discuss management strategies and the vaccines available to control swine influenza.
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Evidence of influenza A infection and risk of transmission between pigs and farmworkers
Results emphasize the need to implement surveillance and transmission preventive protocols at the pig/human interface.
A 3-D approach to better understanding of swine flu: The clinical picture (2/3)
The clinical picture associated with swine influenza is often complicated by temperature fluctuations, other viruses, or bacteria. In part two of this series, we look at the clinical signs of this disease.
University of Minnesota researchers secure $500K USDA grant to study novel pig influenzas
Scientists in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine will try to prove their hypothesis: that influenza reassortment is common, and that it’s driven by factors like age, immunity, and production system.
A 3-D approach to better understanding of swine flu: Diagnostics (1/3)
A 3-part series giving pig professionals the latest science and pragmatic steps to controlling the growing threat of influenza
Ceva´s vaccine against pandemic swine Flu, RESPIPORC Flupan H1N1 given extra claim for sows
The extension of the claim to sows and gilts offers producers a significant economic benefit to further vaccination against flu strains.
France detects a human case of swine influenza (H1N2)v in Brittany
On September 3, 2021, the Institut Pasteur's National Reference Center (CNR) for respiratory infection viruses confirmed the infection of a man by an influenza virus of swine origin (H1N2)v.
Extraction method detects PRRSV and IAV in used air filters
The methods derived from this study open up avenues to further investigate airborne transmission and risk of virus introduction into farms contributing to the control of diseases in swine.
Interactive map from Ceva tracks swine flu across Europe
A new service which will help farmers and vets track a serious pig disease across much of Europe has been launched by Ceva.
The Pirbright Institute: Combining aerosol and injection of a flu vaccine improves protection in pigs
Combining two different routes of administering flu vaccine provides pigs with better protection against disease than using only one method.
Brazil and US institutions to collaborate on swine influenza research
Embrapa and NCAH to study the genetic and antigenic evolution of viruses circulating in pigs in Brazil and their relationship with human influenza viruses.
Pandemic potential of swine influenza, a joint statement by FAO, OIE, WHO
The tripartite statement on the pandemic risk of swine influenza calls for surveillance and data sharing.
Principal co-infections of the porcine respiratory system
M. hyopneumoniae is involved in most of the co-infections of the porcine respiratory system. How does it act and what effects does it have?
Reproductive performance of influenza A virus infected sows before and after vaccination
Vaccinating against the influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 virus, can improve reproductive performance in sow herds infected with pandemic influenza A virus.
Will a novel swine flu strain cause the next pandemic? – Some critical thoughts on research findings from China
Pig 333 has interviewed Kristien Van Reeth, professor of virology and swine influenza virus expert. She believes these interesting research findings need much more nuance, and tries to put things in perspective.
Prevalent Eurasian avian-like H1N1 swine influenza virus with 2009 pandemic viral genes facilitating human infection
Controlling the prevailing G4 EA H1N1 viruses in pigs and close monitoring in human populations, especially the workers in swine industry, should be urgently implemented.