PCV-2d, PCV-2b, PCV-2a. How important are the differences between genotypes for veterinarians?
Serious problems occurred much less frequently with genotype a than with genotype b. Why did the frequency of these genotypes change?
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Tool that allows you to calculate the replacement rate in your farm
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Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
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Serious problems occurred much less frequently with genotype a than with genotype b. Why did the frequency of these genotypes change?
Its high survivability in the environment, a long infective period, limited cross-protection, strains with different pathogenicity, and lateral infections make stabilization difficult.
This vaccine looks promising, but... are we going to see it in Europe?
Exposure methods: natural, intranasal, intra-tracheal, aerosol or vaccination.
A newly produced PCR-based test can help assigning all known App serotypes, which can be used to select the most appropriate vaccine.
The author presents a review of the current situation of influenza in pigs to end with his doubts and comments on the effectiveness of control measures on the farm.
Influenza researchers are trying to stimulate antibody responses towards parts of the HA that are the least variable from strain to strain. One approach that seems promising is choosing two antigenically very different strains within the H1 or H3 subtype for the primary and subsequent booster vaccinations.
Fernando Rodríguez, the director of CReSA, explains at what stage is the development of the vaccine against ASF.
Joan Aparicio and Lluís Ferrer share their experience on how to prepare the replacement animals with Joan Wennberg.
A study was performed including 69 PRRS-positive sow herds with the aim of comparing the use of PRRSV MLV and quarantine facilities with the PRRSV status of replacement gilts at first insemination.
As the risk of HEV exposure appears to rise in the human population an opportunity for production and certification of HEV free meat products, especially pork, is emerging.
The decrease in PCV2a and PCV2b genotypes over time and the increase in PCV2d in 2012 may be due more to other, unknown, factors than to immunological selection resulting from PCV2a-based vaccination.
Although the use of vaccination was effective in stabilizing the sows, the results of these case studies emphasized that elimination of PRRSV from the nursery can only be accomplished if vaccination and partial depopulation/ disinfection are supported by strict implementation of all recommended management procedures, including AI/AO.
This article explains the main preventive measures against App, focusing on the use of antimicrobials and vaccines.
This case study describes an outbreak in a commercial unit which proved difficult to stop without vaccine. Since 2014 an increasing number of cases of this disease have been reported in Europe though it remains unclear why it has reappeared.
The reasons behind the vaccination against influenza virus on a group of fattenig units with recurrent respiratory clinical pictures that belong to an integrated production system are discussed. Impact on production parameters and economic results are also shown.