Italy: trade in pigs and pig products from Sardinia will be authorised
The current epidemiological situation of African swine fever (ASF) in Sardinia has allowed the reopening of the pork trade.
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PRRSv elimination or control - What have we learned?
Consider these factors when deciding to eliminate or control PRRSv.
ELISA assay as a diagnostic tool (2/2): Interpreting results
Here are things to keep in mind when interpreting a positive or negative ELISA result.
ELISA assay as a diagnostic tool (1/2): Basics and uses
How well do you understand ELISA testing? This is how it works, what it detects, and how to interpret results.
Pork Checkoff: New AgView feature further protects U.S. pork industry from FAD disruptions
Pork producers are now able to continuously share info with state animal health officials thanks to a new AgView feature.
Practical tips for making a diagnosis
Never forget the basics: recommended reading for all young vets and those not so young!
Clinical case: Unusual ocular manifestation of pseudorabies in suckling piglet
A farm in China observed ocular infection in piglets with pseudorabies virus (Aujeszky's disease), a manifestation of the disease not previously reported.
Canada invests in animal health emergency prevention and response
Funding for two recipient organizations will help the sector increase its capacity to face animal health emergencies including African swine fever.
Highly pathogenic PRRSV 1-4-4 L1C variant: emergence, sources, and implications to the global industry
This PRRSV strain is affecting the U.S. Understanding where these viruses come from can help us stop this cycle.
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.
Histological lesions and replication sites of PCV3 in pigs
This study investigated the association between the presence of PCV3 mRNA detected by in situ hybridization within histological lesions and PCV3 DNA detected by real-time PCR in naturally infected pigs.
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.
Laboratory diagnostics: Salmonella
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose salmonellosis? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
Health acclimation of gilts: Are we doing a good job?
To perform well, gilts need to develop physically and be acclimatized for the health status of the recipient farm. Dr. Clayton Johnson from Carthage Veterinary Services shares some tips about gilt acclimation.
ASF diagnostics - More than reading a lab result
PCR results are diagnostic test results, not a diagnosis. The diagnostician is an investigator and should employ all of the tools at his command. An expert with experience in China reviews how ASF should be diagnosed.
Laboratory diagnostics: Classical swine fever (CSF)
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose classical swine fever? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?