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Thursday, November 26, 2020
African swine fever and the proven disinfectant to prevent huge economic losses
Dozens of countries continue to with deal African Swine Fever as it persists to infest swine farming communities in Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Thursday, November 26, 2020
Tianjin, China reports COVID-19 infection from imported swine heads
A health official from Tianjin city confirmed two COVID-19 cases this month, caught from swine heads imported from North America, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Chinese scientists lay foundation for African swine fever vaccine
Scientists in China showcased the African swine fever (ASF) virus architecture and implications for viral assembly, creating the foundation for an ASF vaccine development at the Forum 2020 on Science and Technology for Agricultural and Rura ...
Friday, November 20, 2020
Hydroxychloride minerals can improve swine performance at levels below EU regulations: Trouw Nutrition
In-vitro and in-vivo research studies published in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition show supplementing diets of grower-finishing pigs with hydroxychloride sources of zinc (Zn) at levels below EU regulatory levels can su ...
Friday, November 20, 2020
Vietnam optimistic to have African swine fever vaccine ready by 2021
Vietnam's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nguyen Xuan Cuong, said that the country may have a vaccine for African swine fever (ASF) ready by next year following optimistic small-scale test results.
Friday, November 20, 2020
Human swine influenza in Alberta, Canada, poses low risk
A case of swine influenza H1N2 virus that was contracted by a human in central Alberta, Canada, is believed to be an isolated incident with a low threat to either other people or pigs.
Monday, November 9, 2020
Colombia in ongoing efforts to control classical swine fever
Officials from the Colombian Agriculture Institute (ICA) have been working in the departments of Vaupés and Bolívar to maintain zones free of classical swine fever (CSF) and zones with low prevalence.
Monday, November 9, 2020
Expansion of Portugal's swine sector supported by increased overseas demand
Portugal continues to expand its swine sector driven by increasing overseas demand, mainly from Asia, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Thursday, November 5, 2020
China flying in record numbers of live swine
China has imported 15,346 live swine worth US$32 million between January to September 2020, a record number in an effort to boost genetics and improve productivity, as the country steadily repopulates its swine herd, Bloomberg reported.
Thursday, November 5, 2020
First African swine fever case in wild boar confirmed in Germany's Saxony region
Germany's Federal Agriculture Ministry confirmed the first case of African swine fever (ASF) in a wild boar in the Saxony region, east of the country, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
US swine center's webinar gives specifics on lameness management, diagnosis
Lameness and arthritis management were the subject of a webinar sponsored by the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) and American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) on October 13.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
US organisation's funding to support study into porcine parvovirus infections in swine farms
A project funded by the US-based Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) will develop understanding of the prevalence and phylogenetic relationships of porcine parvovirus infections in swine farms.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Germany reports three new African swine fever cases among wild boar
Germany's Federal Agriculture Ministry said it has confirmed a further three African swine fever (ASF) cases among wild boar in Brandenburg state, east of the country, Reuters reported.
Monday, October 26, 2020
Five more African swine fever cases discovered among wild boar
Germany's Federal Agriculture Ministry said it had confirmed five more African swine fever (ASF) cases among wild boar in Brandenburg state, east Germany, Reuters reported.
Friday, October 23, 2020
Differential effects of DON in swine and poultry
Deoxynivalenol (DON, vomitoxin) is the most common trichothecene Fusarium mycotoxin detected globally in contaminated raw materials and feeds. A recent (2019) Trouw Nutrition Global Mycotoxin Survey (Figure 1) has proved the same, wherein m ...

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