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Incorporating genomic and transcriptomic effects in joint linear and non-linear structural models for predicting complex traits in pigs

Blood transcriptomic data substantially improved prediction performance for traits biologically related to the sampled tissue.

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Latin American countries meet in Madrid to discuss sanitary standards for exports to the EU

Delegations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay shared information on their national food safety systems and maximum residue limits, with a focus on export chains to the EU.

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David Caballero appointed Managing Director of HIPRA Animal Health to drive the company’s global growth

The executive, who has built a strong international career within the company, will lead the strategic development of the animal health division at a key moment in HIPRA’s evolution and expansion.

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Regulatory simplification in the EU agri-food sector

The EU Council supports reducing administrative burdens in the areas of pesticides, livestock farming, and food safety without lowering health standards.

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ASF in Poland: First outbreak in pigs in 2026 on a farm with 21,390 animals

The Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed the first outbreak of African swine fever in pigs in Poland in 2026. The disease was detected at a farm with 21,390 pigs in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.

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A highly sensitive method for detecting ASF virus in oral fluids from naturally infected pigs in Northern Vietnam

The developed method offers a simple and sensitive tool for rapid ASFV screening in both affected and at-risk farms.

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WOAH recognizes new classical swine fever-free zone in Bolivia

This international certification officially recognizes the department of Santa Cruz as a classical swine fever-free zone and strengthens the health standards of Bolivia’s pig farming industry.

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Colombia: WOAH recognizes FMD-free zones and expands the disease-free zone without vaccination

The World Assembly of Delegates awarded Colombia two simultaneous recognitions.

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Spain can now issue export certificates for pork destined for the Philippines

Spain can once again issue health certificates for pork exports to the Philippines following the lifting of restrictions related to African swine fever.

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Highlights of the PRRSpective conference

PRRSpective project outlines a clear and simple plan for improving swine health management. Speakers Daniel Linhares, Clayton Johnson, Lance Mulberry, and Marius Kunze present actionable steps for achieving success through structured decision-making processes and disease control strategies.

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WOAH launches PREVENT Forum to boost animal vaccination

WOAH launches PREVENT Forum, a new public-private dialogue mechanism to unlock the full potential of animal disease prevention, with a strong focus on vaccination.

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ASF outbreaks increase in pigs and wild boar across the EU

In 2025, African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks increased across the European Union in both domestic pigs (+76%) and wild boar (+44%) compared to 2024.

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333 participated as Media Partner at ESPHM 2026 in Florence

This year’s edition brought together more than 1,500 attendees from 50 countries, confirming ESPHM’s role as a key international meeting point.

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ESPHM 2026 brings together the global swine health community in Florence

Held from May 13–15, 2026, the congress featured a comprehensive scientific programme focused on the future of porcine health, sustainability, welfare, infectious disease management and technological innovation in livestock production.

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