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Pirbright scientists investigate pig coronavirus infection to understand COVID-19 in humans

Researchers at Pirbright have developed a pig respiratory coronavirus (PRCV) model which will help to understand how coronaviruses cause disease and how the immune system responds to them.

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Australia invests $69 million for Japanese encephalitis virus response

The Australian Government will invest $69 million to control the spread of the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).

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Australia to open new biosecurity training centre

The Australian Government is investing in a new, national Biosecurity Training Centre.

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U.S. announces plan for zoonotic disease surveillance

This investment will ultimately help prevent and minimize the negative impacts of COVID-19 and other emerging and zoonotic diseases on animal health, the economy, public health, and food security.

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Pirbright Annual Report showcases investment in innovation

Pirbright’s latest contributions to disease eradication are featured in the report, which include studies towards a vaccine against African swine fever.

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ILRI establishes a One Health Centre in Africa (OHRECA)

The One Health Centre will enhance the health of people, animals and their shared environment in Africa.

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USDA releases roadmap to address Salmonella

The plan guides agency efforts to tackle foodborne pathogens.

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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.

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How to wash your hands properly

In this article we share the WHO guidelines for hand hygiene, which is a very important part of the day-to-day on a pig farm as incorrect washing leaves some areas dirty.

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Photo 2. Captures with boxes or traps are an option in areas where boar hunting is not possible, but they are expensive and not always effective.

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Is it possible to control the population of wild boar?

Time flies and wild boar breed at a faster rate than our ability to control them.

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USA: AFIA provides new biosecurity guidance following ASF outbreaks

In light of the recent outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) and other animal diseases, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has been working on a multi-pronged action plan to: research science-based solutions for mitigating the risks of virus transmission through feed, and communicate any new information and recommendations to the industry and producer groups.

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EFSA to share data on open-access platform

EFSA has taken a major step towards becoming a fully open data organisation by committing to publish the scientific data it uses for EU-wide monitoring programmes and surveys and many of its risk assessments.

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EU: salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis remained stable, listeriosis continues to rise

The number of reported cases of salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis has remained stable over the past five years, although listeriosis continues to rise.

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USA: Reorganize primary federal food safety functions into a single agency

Reorganize Primary Federal Food Safety Functions into a Single Agency, the Federal Food Safety Agency Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services.

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Figure 1. Transmission routes of zoonotic diseases. Zoonoses are infectious diseases that can be carried from animals to humans but also from humans to animals. Source: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

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Occupational disease risks for handlers of pigs and pork

Most infections with occupational diseases occur at slaughter, when humans handle potentially infected meat or body fluids. We’ll introduce two major ones here: erysipelas and S. suis infection.

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Figure 2: Salmonella prevalence in retail meats in the USA (adapted from FDA, 2016)

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Salmonella control in pigs in the USA – focus on slaughter hygiene

After over 20 years of research effort, the question of how to balance efforts in Salmonella control among the preharvest, harvest, and post-harvest sectors remains alive, but ‘silver bullets’ for on-farm control of Salmonella in pigs have proven elusive.