Clinical case: Lameness and paralysis of hindquarters in finishing pigs
This case describes the deferred lesions resulting from tail biting and quantifies the losses it causes.
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No entry: One-way biosecurity and the design of clean and dirty zones on a pig farm
Effective biosecurity does not depend solely on protocols or staff discipline; it begins with the farm’s design, which involves defining zones, traffic flows, and access points that physically prevent errors.
South Africa battles escalating Foot-and-mouth disease(FMD) crisis as active outbreaks surpass 2,200
South Africa's foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak continues to escalate, with outbreak locations increasing across the country.
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African Swine Fever
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
Necropsy video: Fibrinous bronchopneumonia
To complement the necropsy course, we have produced a series of videos of different processes in pigs.
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Southern African nations strengthen joint response to Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Southern African nations are joining forces to tackle the Foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak through coordinated joint actions.
Rwanda imposes Pig trade ban amid African swine fever outbreak
Authorities in Rwanda have banned the trading and movement of pigs in the districts of Bugesera and Rusizi following an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
African Swine Fever clinical presentation in the field
What is the cause of this disease in the field recently? Not always following the textbook description… Global swine professionals with field experience answer this and many other questions.
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Water medication calculator
Simulator that calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.
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FMD and African swine fever drive heavy losses for South African pig farmers
The South African pig industry is facing mounting pressure as foot-and-mouth disease and African swine fever continue to reduce sow numbers and increase production costs.
African swine fever outbreak sparks pig quarantine in Kalangala, Uganda
Hundreds of pig deaths and the rapid spread of a deadly livestock disease have forced authorities to impose a strict quarantine in Kalangala District of Uganda.
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 current state of FMD and ASF outbreak in South Africa: PIC Africa Interview with the CEO of SAPPO
PIC Africa podcast: Marguerite Schwarzer interviews Dr. Marlene Louw on FMD, ASF outbreaks, vaccines, and impacts on consumers and pork industry.
Biosecurity key to protecting South Africa’s pork industry
Biosecurity have emerged as critical priorities for safeguarding South Africa’s pork industry.
African Swine Fever: Global swine professionals share experiences of this old-new friend
A group of swine professionals will describe their field experience and perspective gained while fighting against African Swine Fever.
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