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Evonik develops system solutions for gut health of poultry and swine

Evonik has developed science-based system solutions for the gut health of broiler chickens, laying hens and weaned to growing-finishing pigs, the company said on May 17.

Candidate ASF vaccine to be produced without using pig cells, USDA unit reveals

A candidate vaccine for African swine fever has been adapted to grow in a cell line, according to the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS).

ASF transmissions in EU through certain pathways less likely, EFSA says

The European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) latest advice on African swine fever looks at the risk of the virus being introduced to non-affected regions in European Union member states via pathways like feed, bedding materials and empty pig transport vehicles returning from affected areas.
Evonik develops system solutions for gut health of poultry and swine
Candidate ASF vaccine to be produced without using pig cells, USDA unit reveals
ASF transmissions in EU through certain pathways less likely, EFSA says
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Monday, June 14, 2021
EFSA proposes ASF control measures for outdoor pig farms in EU
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recently assessed the risk of African swine fever (ASF) spreading through outdoor pig farms, and proposed biosecurity and control measures for such farms in ASF-affected areas in the European Union.
Monday, June 14, 2021
Antibiotic use in Belgium's swine herd fell in 2020 while still staying high
Antibiotic use in Belgium's swine herd have dropped last year even as the amount of antibiotics employed in this segment is high at 101.7 tonnes.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
ASF confirmed in vicinity of Gnuszyn, Poland
An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in the vicinity of the town of Gnuszyn (Chrzypsko Wielkie municipality, Międzychód district, Greater Poland Voivodeship), Poland, according to the country's Chief Veterinary Inspectorate (GIW).
Monday, June 7, 2021
FMD-free recognition expected to bring new opportunities for Brazil's pork exports
The recognition of Brazil's Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul states by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) as areas free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) without vaccination should open new opportunities for pork exporters in the country, according to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA).
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Drop in ASF cases reported in Bicol, Philippines
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) regional office in Bicol, has highlighted falling cases of African swine fever (ASF) and is set to implement recovery, rehabilitation and repopulation measures in the region.
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
ASF cases confirmed in Eastern Samar, Philippines
The provincial veterinary office in Eastern Samar, the Philippines, confirmed on May 27 reports of African swine fever (ASF) in three barangays in Dolores town, the first reported cases in the province.
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
4,650 pigs died from ASF in Mizoram, India
African swine fever (ASF) continues to wreak havoc in Mizoram, India, killing 4,650 pigs and piglets in a little over two months, an official said on May 29.
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Pigs exported to Vietnam not ASF-infected, Thailand says
Thailand said on May 30 that pigs exported to Vietnam earlier in May were not infected with the African swine fever (ASF) prior to departure.
Monday, May 31, 2021
AB Vista works with drug delivery provider on swine health
AB Vista is expanding its assessment of Australia-based Avecho's (AVE) drug delivery system, TPM, in planned commercial livestock products, The Market Herald reported.
Monday, May 31, 2021
ASF discovered in five wild boar carcasses in Frankfurt, Brandenburg, Germany
Germany's National Reference Laboratory, the Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI), has confirmed the presence of African swine fever (ASF) in five wild boar carcasses in the city of Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg.
Monday, May 24, 2021
Less deadly variant of ASF discovered in Chinese provinces
A research team from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences has found natural mutation in African swine fever (ASF) genotype II virus appearing in some provinces in China.
Monday, May 10, 2021
Bahia, Brazil leads debate on creating strategic plan to tackle classical swine flu
The Brazilian state of Bahia had - through the State Agricultural Defense Agency (ADBA) - led the first national debate on the development of a national strategic plan for Brazilian states to be free of classical swine fever (CSF).
Monday, May 10, 2021
Another ASF-infected pig carcass washes ashore in Taiwan
Another pig carcass was found on the shore of Taiwan, and was tested positive for African swine fever (ASF).
Monday, May 10, 2021
First PRRSV outbreak in Nepal confirmed
The first outbreak of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) in Nepal was reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) on April 26.
Friday, May 7, 2021
The Pirbright Institute to research swine and cattle livestock viruses
The Pirbright Institute announced a successful funding of €3.5 million (~US$4.2 million; 1 EUR = US$1.21) into two research projects tackling African swine fever (ASF) and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRS) in swine, as well as bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRS) in cattle.
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Pretreatment with probiotics ameliorate gut health and necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens, a substitute to antibiotics
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Necrotic enteritis (NE) is being considered as one of the most important intestinal diseases in the recent poultry production systems, which causes huge economic losses globally. N ...
Antibiotic Reduction: Crucial to ensure quick and easy access to safe, high-quality feed
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Gut health in broilers requires early and quick access to safe, high-quality feed and water. To reduce the risk of infections, endotoxins, mycotoxins, and anti-nutritional substanc ...
The use of diformates in order to reduce antibiotic resistance in poultry - the Asian view
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The use of antibiotics at sub-therapeutic levels, to improve the productivity of chickens has been practiced in many countries for decades despite its drawbacks. As a result, today ...
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