Laboratory diagnostics: Foot and mouth disease (FMD)
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose FMD? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
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Clinical case: ASF on a Chinese pig farm
This clinical case describes how, after discovering large numbers of dead and dying pigs in the sheds over a 4-day period, an expert team of veterinarians diagnosed African Swine Fever.
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Africa advances Livestock genetics and breeding strategy
Africa advances livestock development with genomics and breeding strategies to boost productivity, food security, and climate resilience.
Kenya advances animal and public health with disease testing roadmap
Kenya develops roadmap to strengthen livestock disease detection, improve diagnostics, and boost early response to protect animal and public health.
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NewsFAO supports Ivory Coast in fight against African swine fever
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has handed over a batch of equipment to the Ivorian government to help combat African swine fever.
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Tip: How to make a syringe holder
We need a container for syringes, needles, medicine bottles, sprays, and markers. Sometimes you see improvised and inadequate containers on farms, but the one presented here is very simple and functional.
ASF: can flies transmit the virus to pigs?
Enric Marco comments on the practical implications of a recent article investigating the transmission of ASF through ingestion of flies.
Western Cape, South Africa steps up FMD vaccination efforts
Western Cape strengthens FMD response with expanded vaccination and tighter livestock movement controls to contain the outbreak.
South Africa partners Germany to strengthens FMD control in Livestock
South Africa and Germany partner to strengthen FMD control, boost livestock biosecurity, and enhance trade in animal products.
South Africa steps up FMD response with emergency funding
South Africa government deploys emergency funds and mass vaccination to fight foot-and-mouth disease.
African Swine Fever
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
Clinical case: Broken ribs
The slaughterhouse suspected animal welfare issues as a high number of healed broken ribs were found during the meat inspection of a batch of pigs.
FMD vaccine delays raise concerns for South Africa’s Pig sector
South Africa’s FMD vaccine delays leave pigs vulnerable, with farmers urging faster rollout to curb outbreaks and protect livestock.
South Africa battles recent FMD outbreak amid rising losses
South Africa battles a nationwide foot-and-mouth outbreak, with vaccination efforts underway amid economic losses, export bans, and rising meat prices.
South Africa Pig Industry sees progress in fight against FMD
South Africa’s pig industry sees cautious progress against foot-and-mouth disease, with vaccines, abattoir approvals, and ongoing research underway.
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Water medication calculator
Simulator that calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.
SA Pork Industry shows progress in the fight against FMD and ASF
South Africa's pork industry records progress in tackling FMD and ASF outbreaks through new regulations, vaccines and expanded abattoir capacity.
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.
Nigeria deploys team to contain ASF outbreak in Lagos
The Federal Government of Nigeria backs Lagos State to contain African swine fever outbreak through surveillance, farm inspections and improved biosecurity.
