Novel cell line identifies all Foot-and-Mouth virus serotypes
The new cells detect the FMD virus in field samples that come directly from naturally infected animals faster than existing cell lines currently used for diagnostics.
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EFSA and ECDC report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria affecting humans, animals and foods
Report shows the continued presence of resistance to a range of antimicrobials in Salmonella and Campylobacter. Nevertheless, co-resistance to two critically important antimicrobials, remains low.
Clinical case: An exceptionally serious encephalomyocarditis case in a nursery
There was a sudden increase in mortality in a site 2 farm with the loss of the "biggest piglets" in the group.No particular symptomatology was seen but every day some dead piglets were found.
Dietary non-starch polysaccharides alter the abundance of pathogenic clostridia in pigs
High-fermentable NSP may reduce the intestinal abundance of swine pathogenic clostridia.
Using data from electronic feeders on visit frequency and feed consumption to indicate tail biting outbreaks in commercial pig production
Data from electronic feeders on visit frequency and feed consumption can be used for surveillance of tail biting outbreaks in pigs.
Netherlands: first occurrence of Brucella suis in wild boars
The outbreak is located in Vaals in Margraten (Limburg), with 30 susceptible animals of which 2 cases.
Ukraine temporarily bans Belarus pork imports for suspicion of ASF
The Ukrainian veterinary service, because of suspected cases of African swine fever in Belarus, temporarily banned the importation of animals and their products to ascertain the circumstances.
Hungary: Commission to lift remaining classical swine fever restrictions
Classical Swine Fever has now been successfully eradicated from central Europe, one of the historical foci of the infection.
A new method of diagnosis allows the detection and differentiation of five porcine viruses in a single run
Researchers of CReSA and CENSA have developed a real-time PCR system for the detection and differentiation of PCV-2, PRV1, PPV and TTSuV1 and TTSuV2.
Noninfectious factors associated with pneumonia and pleuritis in slaughter‐aged pigs
A cross‐sectional study was carried out in 143 farrow‐to‐finish herds to identify non‐infectious factors associated with pneumonia and pleuritis in slaughter‐aged pigs.
Australia-New Zealand defending against foot and mouth disease
The two countries will work more closely together focusing combined defences against the threat of FMD.
Commission proposes landmark package to modernise, simplify and strengthen the agri-food chain
The package will introduce a single piece of legislation to regulate animal health in the EU based on the principle that "prevention is better than cure".
Impact of genetic variation and geographic distribution of PRRSV on infectivity and pig growth
The PRRSV genetic variability which is determined by a local and temporal evolution at the farm level could be considered in a perspective of prevention.
Pig stress syndrome linked to gene defect
A defect in a gene called dystrophin is the cause of a newly discovered stress syndrome in pigs, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have found.
Diosmectite–zinc oxide promote intestinal health in early weaned pigs
DS-ZnO could alleviate diarrhoea and improve intestinal barrier function.
Antibiotic use on farms
Family farmer Dereke Dunkirk invites you to take a look at how he uses antibiotics responsibly on his farm.