From mother to piglet: the lasting influence of the maternal microbiome
Beneficial bacteria are transmitted from mothers to offspring and persist through early developmental stages, thereby emphasizing the long-lasting impact of maternal microbiome.
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Genomics as the key to unlocking ASF virus circulation
Inside the genome of the African swine fever virus: a giant that is difficult to decipher. CEREP uses genomics to study the virus's circulation in Italy and beyond.
Denmark to significantly lower antibiotic use limit in pigs
The limit values are now lowered by 20% for weaning pigs and slaughter pigs.
Spain confirms four new cases of ASF in wild boars
The new cases were found near those previously reported. There are now 13 positive cases in total.
Tonsil scrubbing as a tool for monitoring chronic carriers of the PRRS virus
Tonsil scrubbing using sponge catheters demonstrates a greater capacity for virus detection compared to sera from infected sows.
Further investigation of the origin of the ASF outbreak in Spain
This is a complementary investigation to the one started on November 28, the date on which the ASF outbreak was detected in Cerdanyola del Vallés (Barcelona).
Spain: Mercolleida posts another significant drop in pig prices
Another extraordinary drop in Mercolleida: Pigs fall 10 cents for the second time this week in a market strained by ASF and the export slowdown.
ASF Spain: Update on incidents in pork product exports
Several countries, such as South Korea and Chile, have confirmed that they will accept regionalization.
European Commission defines infected zone for ASF in Catalonia, Spain
The European Commission has defined the ASF infected zone in Catalonia and has applied urgent control measures to prevent its spread; the Osona region is excluded from the area.
Argentina strengthens ASF prevention
Senasa suspended the import of high-risk goods from Spain, in line with international recommendations.
FAQs about the measures implemented in response to the current ASF outbreak in wild boar in Spain
We answer frequently asked questions from the public regarding the recent measures implemented to control the outbreak of African swine fever detected in wild boars in Barcelona, Spain.
A synthetic genomics-based African swine fever virus engineering platform
The method will substantially facilitate the development of therapeutics or subunit and live-attenuated vaccines for ASF.
United Kingdom maintains imports of Spanish pork
The United Kingdom will apply the same regulations as the EU, Minister Luis Planas confirmed.
Spain confirms 7 new cases of ASF in wild boar in the same area
Seven wild boars that were found dead in the same Barcelona municipality, very close to where the other two appeared, have tested positive for African swine fever.
Mexico suspends imports of Spanish pork products
The temporary measure was implemented following the confirmation of two cases of ASF in Catalonia as a preventive measure to protect the national swine industry.
ASF Spain: China confirms acceptance of regionalization by province
China accepts regionalization, meaning that it will only stop importing products originating from the province of Barcelona.