Subclinical ileitis: Diagnostic and performance parameters in a multi-dose mucosal homogenate challenge model
A dose titration study was conducted using a Lawsonia intracellularis mucosal homogenate model in weaned pigs.
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FSIS provides guidance for Listeria sampling programs in ready-to-eat meat and poultry products
FSIS intends to announce in the Federal Register, changes it will make in its procedures for Listeria monocytogenes product sampling programs in ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.
Russia: African swine fever
The cases now flaring up in Russia, Ukraine and other countries in the Caucasus have their origins in a 2007 outbreak in the former Soviet republic of Georgia, where the virus gained a foothold after being imported from Africa.
Mexico has declared Tabasco as free of Aujeszky's disease
As derived from the declaration, the entire territory of the State of Tabasco will now enjoy the status of being an Aujeszky's disease-free zone.
Russia: new outbreak of African swine fever
The latest outbreak is located in Novonickolayevskaya (Krasnodarskiy) with 3362 susceptible animals.
Zinc oxide–montmorillonite hybrid influences diarrhea, intestinal mucosal integrity, and digestive enzyme activity in weaned pigs
The use of dietary Zn in montmorillonite hybrids for piglet diets improve performance and digestive parameters.
Mexico: Japan authorizes the entry of fresh pork from Jalisco
This decision is of great importance as Jalisco, along with Sonora, are the main producers of pork in the country, with about 45 percent of national production.
Atlantic Premium Brands announced plans to eliminate pig gestation crates
Atlantic Premium Brands Ltd. announced, with the support of The Humane Society of the United States, plans to eliminate controversial pig “gestation crates” from its supply chain.
China: outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Tibet
A total of 123 live head of cattle and 108 pigs at a village in Bomi county (Nyingchi) are affected.
Clinical case: Acute gastric ulcers
This case describes an acute outbreak of gastric ulcers in pigs of 30-40 kg live weight that affected 38 farms throughout a year and that presented mortalities from a 5% up to a 40% depending on the severity of the cases.
Gilt replacement strategies used in two swine production areas in Quebec in regard to PRRSv
Replacement strategies may have weaknesses that should be addressed to facilitate PRRSV management at the herd and regional levels.
Analysis of the health in the weaners and fattening stages; a different approach (II)
The losses due to diarrhoea problems appear concentrated, basically, during the first week in the weaners stage, whilst in the farms that have not suffered diarrhoea problems, the mortality is distibuted more evenly.
Guatemala: new outbreak of Classical swine fever
The outbreak, with 10 pigs susceptible and 3 cases, occurred on a farm in the Village of Sajcavilla.
Mexico: Coahuila declared free of Aujeszky's disease
The entire territory of the State of Coahuila, except the municipalities of La Laguna, is declared free of Aujeszky's disease.
Canada: Government invests in health-boosting research for livestock industry
A new investment from the Harper Government will support research into an innovative substitute for antibiotics in livestock feed.
Weaned pig responses to Escherichia coli K88 oral challenge when receiving a lysozyme supplement
Lysozyme supplementation may reduce the negative impact of Escherichia coli K88 in weanling piglets.