Reprinted from:PigHealthToday.com
Establishing effective internal biosecurity protocols is critical to breaking the circular spread of influenza and other pathogens between sow farms and growing sites, according to Montserrat Torremorell, DVM, PhD, University of Minnesota.
While external biosecurity aims to prevent the...
Farmscape for May 19, 2021
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The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is warning pork producers of the risks posed by a new strain of Streptococcus zooepidemicus. The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network Swine Health...
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Introduction
When and How Does Heat Stress Occur?
Signs of Heat...
Source: FAO
Overview
Hazard: African swine fever (ASF) is a viral disease affecting pigs and wild boar with up to 100% case fatality rate.
ASF reported administrative areas since August 2018:
China: Anhui, Heilongjiang, Henan, Jilin, Liaoning, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanxi, Yunnan, Hunan, Guizhou,...
APC is pleased to share the latest conclusion from EFSA regarding the risk of transmission of ASFV throughout matrices and feed ingredients. In this risk assessment, they
consider that blood products have little risk of ASFV transmission.
Enclosed are the conclusions...
Farmscape for May 12, 2021
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Researchers with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine report progress in identifying the factors that cause ear tip necrosis.
Ear tip necrosis is a common condition that typically affects pigs after weaning...
Farmscape for May 11, 2021
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The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is advising pork producers to be aware of the potential risks of spreading Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea through the application of infected manure and to...
Farmscape for May 10, 2021
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The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network reports the first quarter of 2021 was one of the quietest quarters ever in terms of infections in swine herds. The...
Scientists have found Salmonella variants can have different effects on the health of pigs and the risks they pose to food safety.
Two closely related types of Salmonella Typhimurium, called U288 and sequence type (ST) 34, are particularly dominant in...
Farmscape for May 5, 2021
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Scientists with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine are striving to address the reductions in growth performance in pigs associated with severe infections. Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland...