Significant increase in ASF outbreaks in the EU, Ukraine and Russia in 2015
2015 ends with a significant increase in cases of African swine fever (ASF) in the European Union.
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Clinical case: Blastocystis sp.: Do we have to consider a new enteropathogen?
Due to the fact that no known enteropathogen was found in clinically relevant amounts, importance of massive Blastocystis sp. infestation was counted as significant in this case.
New section: Practical experiences in swine disease control
In this section, swine field veterinarians will share their experiences in disease control.
Small-scale pig farmers' behavior, silent release of ASFv and consequences for disease spread
Improving farmers’ clinical diagnosis ability does not appear sufficient to effectively reduce this risk.
Combating the Latest PRRS Cycle - "Learn-Apply-Repeat"
Combating the Latest PRRS Cycle - "Learn-Apply-Repeat" - Speaker Panel, from the 2015 North American PRRS Symposium, December 4 - 5, 2015, Chicago, IL, USA.
New PED outbreaks in Ontario
The veterinary authorities of Ontario (Canada) have reported two new PED outbreaks in the last month. No new outbreaks had been notified since July.
Widespread detection and characterization of porcine parainfluenza virus 1 in pigs in the United States
Taken together, the results confirm the widespread presence of PPIV1 in the United States swine herd.
How PCV2 vaccines work
Despite not having a consistent post-vaccination serological reaction, vaccinated animals behave differently from unvaccinated animals under field conditions.The article explains why vaccines offer protection.
Evaluation of pneumonia lesions at the abattoir with the lung score assessment
The economic evaluation of each assessment allows the producer to quantify the economic impact of pneumonia.
Korea reports the presence of FMD in pigs
The total population of susceptible animals in the holding is 670, of which 30 developed symptoms.
Campylobacter and Listeria infections still rising in the EU
Human cases of listeriosis and campylobacteriosis rose once again in 2014, continuing an upward trend that began in 2008. Salmonellosis cases increased slightly for the first time since 2008.
Newly emerged Porcine Deltacoronavirus associated with diarrhoea in swine in China
To our knowledge, this is the first report on the identification, prevalence, complete genome sequencing and molecular characterizations of PDCoV in diarrhoeal samples in pigs in China.
United Kingdom: cost savings for pork processors exporting to the USA
Finished pigs from controlled housing destined to be exported to the US frozen, no longer need to be tested for trichinella.
EU commits close to €161 million to combat animal diseases and zoonoses in 2016
Compared to 2015, an increased amount (7 million) has been allocated in 2016 for the implementation of eradication and control of African Swine Fever programmes, mainly in the 4 Member States where the disease has occurred in 2013.
USDA issues updated Swine Enteric Coronavirus Disease Federal Order
APHIS has reprioritized its needs going forward and will focus all remaining SECD funds towards diagnostic testing.
Post-weaning E. coli immunity
In practice, and to have active-acquired antibodies ready at weaning, piglets should be immunised 10 days to 2 weeks before weaning.