Clinical diagnosis of lung diseases in pigs by infrared thermography
Results demonstrate that IRT can help to detect inflammatory lung alterations in the pig lung.
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France: creation of the Agronomy, Veterinary Science and Forestry Institute
The Institute will allow its members to develop all the training and investigation strategies to be implemented through joint projects and to coordinate their policies and international activities.
European Union: more areas subject to the animal health control measures due to ASF
The Commission has decided to amend the list of areas subject to animal health control measures due to ASF.
Comparative analysis of cytokine transcript profiles within mediastinal lymph node compartments of pigs after infection with PRRS
This paper describes the first application of LCM to study the cytokine transcript profiles and virus distribution in different compartments of the lymph node of pigs.
Evaluation of time and temperature sufficient to inactivate PEDv in swine feces on metal surfaces
Holding PEDV in the presence of feces at 71°C for 10 minutes or at 20°C (room temperature) for 7 days is sufficient to inactivate the virus, preventing transmission under the conditions of this study.
FAO: ASFORCE workshop for a better understanding of African swine fever
The main goal of the workshop was to update countries on the progress in the knowledge on ASF achieved within ASFORCE.
Paraguay expects to obtain the classical swine fever-free country status
Since 2001, Paraguay keeps a classical swine fever-free status without vaccination.
Argentina: progress in cooperation with China on Animal Health
Part of the delegation visited the National Reference Laboratory, where they discussed the formation of working groups on animal health and, specifically, Foot and Mouth Disease.
United Kingdom: upward trend of PRRS diagnoses
According to Animal and Plant Health Agency last report "Emerging threats: pig disease: October to December 2014", the annual trend of increased PRRS diagnoses continued in 2014.
The veterinary services of the Southern Cone will emphasize common Animal Health measures
At their first meeting, held at SENASA's headquarters, the Permanent Veterinary Committee of the Southern Cone (PVC) initiated the preparation of the Strategic Plan 2016-2020.
FAO: Raising African swine fever awareness in Eastern Europe
The overall objective of the project is to develop a comprehensive and sustainable regional network of knowledge and expertise, for the control and prevention of ASF.
Compared infection of SPF pigs with a French or a East‐European highly pathogenic PRRSv strain
This study confirms that Lena strain is highly virulent compared to Finistere strain. With non‐SPF animals coming from commercial herds, we can even expect more severe symptoms because co‐infections are likely.
Airborne transmission of PED virus and effect of EPI system on decreasing airborne swine viruses
Results from our study indicate for the first time, that PEDV can be found in the air and that suspended airborne particles can be infectious.
Chile is very close to being declared free of Classical Swine fever
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) recommended that Chile be declared a country free of Classical Swine Fever (CSF).
United States: PEDv Confirmed in Georgia
Results from two samples from pigs at the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show held February 18-21, 2015 tested positive for PEDv.
Brazil: advances in the recognition of RS and SC as free of CSF
The Brazilian states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina are close to achieving the recognition of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) free areas by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE.)