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African Swine Fever virus uses macropinocytosis to enter host cells

A group of researchers at the Center of Molecular Biology Severo Ochoa (CBMSO, Spain) has identified for the first time the whole pathway for african swine fever virus (ASFV) entry, including the key cellular factors required for the uptake of the virus and the cell signaling involved.

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Effect of the viraemia due to the porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) on production parameters

The most effective way of avoiding the production losses associated with the PCV2 consists in avoiding the appearance of the viraemia by inducing a passive or an active immunity that minimizes the circulation of the virus in the farm.

Denmark: increase in occurrence of pig MRSA

Significantly more pigs at slaughter were found to be infected with the so-called pig MRSA.

United States: determination of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Status of Japan

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has determined that Japan is free of foot-and-mouth disease.

Underestimating swine fever risk will lead to spread in Russia

The ASF situation worsened between June 19 and September 8.

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Effect of a microencapsulated feed additive of lactic and formic acid on the prevalence of Salmonella in pigs arriving at the abattoir

Dietary organic acid in fattening pigs may reduce the prevalence of Salmonella at the slaughterhouse.

European Union: "Economics of Animal Health: a price worth paying?"

On Wednesday, October 3 took place in Brussels a conference on animal health and its cost: "Economics of Animal Health: a price worth paying?".

25th Conference of the OIE Regional Commission for Europe

High-ranking officials from OIE Member Countries in Europe and from international, regional and national governmental and non-governmental organisations discussed several key issues in the field of animal health and animal welfare

Effects of lactic acid on survival of Salmonella, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Campylobacter coli in pork

Current industry chilling practices with and without the application of 2% L-lactic acid were compared for their effectiveness at reducing levels of Salmonella, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Campylobacter coli on pork variety meats.

Ireland achieves Aujeszky's Disease Free Status

Ireland has achieved Aujeszky's Disease-free status following the success of the National Aujeszky's Disease Control and Eradication Programme.

Denmark reduces the maximum level of antibiotics in pigs

In order to maintain the positive results, the Fødevarestyrelsen has decided to introduce a small reduction in the maximum level of antibiotics.

United States: the impact of PRRS on the cost of pig production

Researchers estimated that PRRS was costing the swine industry $66.7 million per year in the breeding-farrowing phase, $201.34 million per year in nursery pigs and $292.23 million per year in finishing pigs.

Effect of mixing piglets affected by Escherichia coli diarrhea on growth and welfare responses

Mixing piglets affected by E. coli diarrhea may have a detrimental effect on growth rate.

Netherlands starts building activities of the National Animal Facility for zoonotic research

The facility will be completed by the end of 2013 and will become available for research for academia and private companies.

Germany: the use of antibiotics in animal husbandry is to be considerably reduced

A strategy to minimise the use of antibiotics constitutes the centrepiece of the amending act. It will enable the surveillance authorities to assess the frequency of antibiotic treatment on a farm and to compare it with other farms.

Process timeline example for LCH PRRS elimination process

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Elimination of PRRS in breeding herds

There are 3 potential options to stabilize BTW herds following an outbreak that have all proven successful over time. They have very different cost and risk profiles and a through economic assessment is needed to determine what the best course of action is for each new outbreak.