Tonisity breaks ground in China
The new company, Tonisity China, will provide a valuable service to pig farmers with solutions that generate a positive return on investment.
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Tell Tail Signs: imaging technology detects early warning signs of tail biting in pigs
3D cameras placed above pig pens can automatically detect changes in tail posture, serving as an early warning system to alert farmers before tail biting outbreaks occur.
Anpario: Study shows pHorce helps protect pigs against in-feed viruses
Recent trials have tested the anti-viral efficacy of widely available feed additives against viruses such as SVA, PRRSV, and PEDV.
Colombia: 15 departments declared free of Aujeszky's disease
The Colombian Agriculture Institute (ICA) has declared 15 departments free of Aujeszky's disease.
Boehringer Ingelheim: China pioneers biosecurity report against ASF
Boehringer Ingelheim compiles data from 1,000 swine farms into the first market report on biosecurity. Document sheds light on livestock management and contributes to the fight against African swine fever.
Denmark closes a slaughterhouse due to COVID-19
Following new cases of COVID-19 among its workers, Danish Crown has decided to close its slaughterhouse, which processes pigs, in Ringsted.
The antimicrobial resistome in relation to antimicrobial use and biosecurity in pig farming
Using resistome data in association studies adds accuracy to previously observed AMU-AMR associations. Major components of the pig resistome are positively and independently associated with on-farm AMU and biosecurity conditions.
Bayer completes the sale of its Animal Health business unit to Elanco
The companies had signed an agreement to this effect in August of last year.
Spain: Veterinary antibiotics sales fall in 2019
Total human use of antibiotics in Spain fell by 5.4 % in 2019, while sales of veterinary antibiotics fell by 13.6 % in the same period.
Argentina sees increased pork exports
In the first half of 2020, Argentine exports of meat (14%), fruit (22%) and vegetables (15%) grew compared to the same period last year.
What are the main challenges in eradicating ASF?
There are several issues that make it difficult to eradicate ASF in the affected countries.
Modeling ASF spread and persistence in wild boar in contrasting European scenarios
A combination of culling and infected carcass removal is the most effective method to eradicate the virus without also eradicating the host population, and that early implementation of these control measures will reduce infection levels.
New life-saving products for young pigs from Agritech International Solutions
Two new products have been introduced to the UK industry by Agritech International Solutions Ltd to help pig producers rear more pigs.
Germany builds new fence to prevent ASF entering from Poland
The new 62-km fence has been constructed near the border between the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Poland.
Brazil: Improved guidelines for FMD surveillance
Amendments concerning the transport of pigs for slaughter and certified swine breeding farms between FMD-free areas with vaccination.
Gallic acid supplementation on growth performance, diarrhea, intestinal morphology and immune response in weaned piglets
Dietary supplementation with gallic acid might reduce the incidence of post-weaning diarrhea.