Spain decreases the use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine
According to data from the National Plan against Antibiotic Resistance, between 2014 and 2020 the national use of antibiotics in animal health fell 56.7% and 32.4% in human medicine.
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Russia: Ministry of Ag discussed the development of pig farming
The Ministry estimates that in 2021 the production of pork products will remain at last year's level.
Laboratory diagnostics: Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose M. hyo? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
Laboratory diagnostics: African swine fever
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose African swine fever? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
The AASV guidelines for PRRS status classification evolve
We review what's new in the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) guidelines, which include new monitoring techniques and expanded and modified categories.
USDA confirms ASF in Dominican Republic
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed African swine fever (ASF) in samples collected from pigs in the Dominican Republic through an existing cooperative surveillance program.
Laboratory diagnostics: Aujeszky’s disease (Pseudorabies - PRV)
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose Aujeszky’s disease? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
Organizations join forces to control animal disease in South-East Asia
OIE and ASEAN will further expand regional animal disease control programmes to include African swine fever and classical swine fever.
Laboratory diagnostics: Streptococcus suis infection
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose Streptococcus suis? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
Pork Checkoff: Start your AgView path to protection
AgView, a free, opt-in technology solution, is the feature attraction at the National Pork Board’s booth at World Pork Expo this year.
FAO calls at UN General Assembly for decisive action to tackle antimicrobial resistance
Need to address the double challenge of meeting growing demands for animal proteins while reducing AMR risks.
OIE-WAHIS: Providing open access to animal health data
OIE-WAHIS will make information about animal health more easily available and usable to everyone who needs it.
Carcass disposal management for swine producers, a practical review (part 1)
Pros and cons of the most used carcass disposal systems: burial, composting, incineration, and rendering. Impacts on environment and biosecurity.
Philippines: New laboratory to combat ASF, animal diseases
The modern animal disease laboratory will ultimately help protect the livestock industries in Central Luzon from diseases like ASF and FMD.
US, Canada, and Mexico create a working group for swine health
The working group, North American Swine Health, was created by health authorities from Mexico, the United States, and Canada, in collaboration with the meat industry in each of the countries.
New bacterium discovered that causes lung lesions
A previously unrecognized bacterium that causes signs of lung disease found in pig carcasses has now been named.