Pig Industry News By Category: Pig Health
Thursday, June 20, 2013
OIE: 17 New ASF Outbreaks in Voronezhskaya
RUSSIA - Seventeen new outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) have been reported to the OIE....
RUSSIA - Seventeen new outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) have been reported to the OIE....
BIVI Adds Regional Sales Manager, Veterinarian to Swine Division
US - Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI), announces the addition of two new employees to its Swine Division. Gregory Lewis joins the company as regional sales manager and Nathan Schaefer, DVM,...
US - Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI), announces the addition of two new employees to its Swine Division. Gregory Lewis joins the company as regional sales manager and Nathan Schaefer, DVM,...
EFSA Finds Selenomethionine Safe for Feeds
EU - The FEEDAP Panel of the European Food Safety Authority considers the use of L-selenomethionine as safe for all animal species, provided that the maximum total selenium level authorised in feed is...
EU - The FEEDAP Panel of the European Food Safety Authority considers the use of L-selenomethionine as safe for all animal species, provided that the maximum total selenium level authorised in feed is...
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Ceva Animal Health Launches Cevazuril in Mexico
US - Ceva has launched Cevazuril®, its new parasiticide against swine coccidiosis, in Mexico. From June 3rd to 7th the product was presented in the two most important pork producing regions: Tepatitlán...
US - Ceva has launched Cevazuril®, its new parasiticide against swine coccidiosis, in Mexico. From June 3rd to 7th the product was presented in the two most important pork producing regions: Tepatitlán...
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
FMD NEWS: FMD Outbreak in Taiwan Affects Pigs
The latest news on Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks around the world....
The latest news on Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks around the world....
New Case of ASF in Volgograd
RUSSIA - The Volgograd veterinary authorities have reported a new case of African Swine Fever following the study of samples taken on a farm in the village of Nekhevskaya. ...
RUSSIA - The Volgograd veterinary authorities have reported a new case of African Swine Fever following the study of samples taken on a farm in the village of Nekhevskaya. ...
Bureau Service for Real Welfare
UK - As from 1 July, data collection and submission of real welfare assessment becomes mandatory for Red Tractor compliance....
UK - As from 1 July, data collection and submission of real welfare assessment becomes mandatory for Red Tractor compliance....
Monday, June 17, 2013
Weekly Overview: Biosecurity Hits the Headlines
ANALYSIS – The importance of good biosecurity for the whole supply chain has been highlighted in the last week. New Zealand's Supreme Court has banned imports of raw pork cuts to reduce the risk of PRRS...
ANALYSIS – The importance of good biosecurity for the whole supply chain has been highlighted in the last week. New Zealand's Supreme Court has banned imports of raw pork cuts to reduce the risk of PRRS...
Research Shows Copper Improves Pig Performance
US - Supplementing nursery pigs with MINTREX® Cu chelated trace mineral significantly improved daily gain by three per cent and feed conversion ratio by 2.6 per cent versus other forms of trace minerals,...
US - Supplementing nursery pigs with MINTREX® Cu chelated trace mineral significantly improved daily gain by three per cent and feed conversion ratio by 2.6 per cent versus other forms of trace minerals,...
Aarhus University Studies Effects of White Bread on Pigs
DENMARK - Eating a diet containing too many easily-digestible carbohydrates and not enough fibre – like in white bread – increases the risk of obesity and diabetes. The same is true for pigs that are...
DENMARK - Eating a diet containing too many easily-digestible carbohydrates and not enough fibre – like in white bread – increases the risk of obesity and diabetes. The same is true for pigs that are...
Friday, June 14, 2013
Hog Producers Should Take Steps to Avoid PEDV
US - Hog producers should use good biosecurity practices to reduce the risk of animals becoming infected with porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV), says a University of Missouri veterinary resident....
US - Hog producers should use good biosecurity practices to reduce the risk of animals becoming infected with porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV), says a University of Missouri veterinary resident....
Circovac Can Protect Piglets Up to 21 Weeks
UK - CIRCOVAC® could provide protection for piglets against PCV2 up to the age of 21 weeks, according to new research revealed recently at the AASV (American Association of Swine Veterinarians) Congress....
UK - CIRCOVAC® could provide protection for piglets against PCV2 up to the age of 21 weeks, according to new research revealed recently at the AASV (American Association of Swine Veterinarians) Congress....
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Experts Respond to GM Feeding Study in Pigs
GLOBAL - Four experts in the analysis of scientific data, statistics and risk have commented on a recently published study examining the long-term health effects in pigs of a diet containing genetically...
GLOBAL - Four experts in the analysis of scientific data, statistics and risk have commented on a recently published study examining the long-term health effects in pigs of a diet containing genetically...
Room for Improvement in Biosecurity on Spanish Pig Farms
SPAIN - Pig farmers pay more attention to biosecurity measures regarding visitors and vehicles than to the risks posed by the introduction of new breeding animals, according to a new study. ...
SPAIN - Pig farmers pay more attention to biosecurity measures regarding visitors and vehicles than to the risks posed by the introduction of new breeding animals, according to a new study. ...
ACMC: Full Stomachs Waste Feed
UK - As part of the British Pig Health Scheme vets spend a lot of time in abattoirs observing lungs, says Paul Thompson, veterinary adviser to pig-breeding company ACMC....
UK - As part of the British Pig Health Scheme vets spend a lot of time in abattoirs observing lungs, says Paul Thompson, veterinary adviser to pig-breeding company ACMC....
Use of Antibiotics Discussed Ahead of G8
UK - The use of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance are part of the key discussions for science ministers and scientific academy leaders this week ahead of the G8 summit in the UK. ...
UK - The use of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance are part of the key discussions for science ministers and scientific academy leaders this week ahead of the G8 summit in the UK. ...
New Report on Animal Disease Status in Indian Ocean States
INDIAN OCEAN STATES - To mark the first International forum on Public Health Surveillance and Response in island territories, held in St Denis, Réunion, from 11 to 13 June 2013, Eric Cardinale, a researcher...
INDIAN OCEAN STATES - To mark the first International forum on Public Health Surveillance and Response in island territories, held in St Denis, Réunion, from 11 to 13 June 2013, Eric Cardinale, a researcher...
EPP-Congress 2013: Quality Pays in a Globalised World
EU - From 28-31 May, over 300 participants from 18 countries came together in eastern Jutland, Denmark for the annual meeting of the European Pig Producers club (EPP). The gathering had a strong international...
EU - From 28-31 May, over 300 participants from 18 countries came together in eastern Jutland, Denmark for the annual meeting of the European Pig Producers club (EPP). The gathering had a strong international...
Hopeful Reprieve for Pork Industry
NEW ZEALAND - Labour’s Primary Industries spokesperson, Damien O’Connor, has welcomed the Supreme Court's order for an interim ban on the import of raw pork products....
NEW ZEALAND - Labour’s Primary Industries spokesperson, Damien O’Connor, has welcomed the Supreme Court's order for an interim ban on the import of raw pork products....
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Study Shows Effects of Mixed GM Diets on Pig Health
GLOBAL - A long-term study of pigs fed a combination of genetically modified (GM) soybeans and GM corn maize has revealed differences in the animals' reproductive and intestinal tracts and liver compared...
GLOBAL - A long-term study of pigs fed a combination of genetically modified (GM) soybeans and GM corn maize has revealed differences in the animals' reproductive and intestinal tracts and liver compared...
Veterinary Body Amends Policies on Castration, Transport
US - The Executive Board of the American Veterinary Medical Association AVMA) last week approved revisions to several policies, including that on pig castration as well as a new policy that includes poultry...
US - The Executive Board of the American Veterinary Medical Association AVMA) last week approved revisions to several policies, including that on pig castration as well as a new policy that includes poultry...
Registration Opens for APVS 2013
VIET NAM - Registration is now open for the Asian Pig Veterinary Society (APVS) Congress is now open. The meeting takes place in September 2013 in Ho Chi Minh City....
VIET NAM - Registration is now open for the Asian Pig Veterinary Society (APVS) Congress is now open. The meeting takes place in September 2013 in Ho Chi Minh City....
'Clean' Animal-Drug Review Bill Approved
US - The National Pork Producers Council has praised Congress for approving legislation to reauthorize animal-drug review laws that will give pork producers access to products that safeguard animal and...
US - The National Pork Producers Council has praised Congress for approving legislation to reauthorize animal-drug review laws that will give pork producers access to products that safeguard animal and...
Service Recommended to Change Approach to Animal Health
US - The conclusions of a new report calls on the USDA's animal health agency to develop goals to manage livestock and poultry diseases using control methods other than eradication. ...
US - The conclusions of a new report calls on the USDA's animal health agency to develop goals to manage livestock and poultry diseases using control methods other than eradication. ...
Smithfield Sale, PED Virus Jangles Producers’ Nerves at Expo
US - The two hottest topics at the 25th Anniversary World Pork Expo last week were the sale of Smithfield Foods to Shuanghui, Ltd., and the potential impact of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus. The...
US - The two hottest topics at the 25th Anniversary World Pork Expo last week were the sale of Smithfield Foods to Shuanghui, Ltd., and the potential impact of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus. The...
Imaxio Signs Option for License Agreement to Develop Veterinary Vaccines
FRANCE - Imaxio, a biopharmaceutical company specialized in vaccines and genomics, announced that it has signed a license option agreement with a major animal health laboratory, a top ten company globally...
FRANCE - Imaxio, a biopharmaceutical company specialized in vaccines and genomics, announced that it has signed a license option agreement with a major animal health laboratory, a top ten company globally...
AHVLA: PCV2-associated Disease on Newly-established Unit
UK - Intestinal torsion on an outdoor unit, outbreaks of Glässers disease in the early post-weaning period and porcine circovirus-2-associated disease on a newly-established unit have been noted in the...
UK - Intestinal torsion on an outdoor unit, outbreaks of Glässers disease in the early post-weaning period and porcine circovirus-2-associated disease on a newly-established unit have been noted in the...
Ministry for Primary Industries Ordered to Stop Biosecurity Clearance
NEW ZEALAND - The Supreme Court of New Zealand has banned imports of raw pork cuts. Meanwhile, pig farmers are continuing their legal battle against the imports....
NEW ZEALAND - The Supreme Court of New Zealand has banned imports of raw pork cuts. Meanwhile, pig farmers are continuing their legal battle against the imports....
Monday, June 10, 2013
Weekly Overview: Highlights of the World Pork Expo
ANALYSIS – Among the topics receiving attention at the World Pork Expo in the US last week were disease issues – the recent piglet diarrhoea virus and the logistical implications of a serious notifiable...
ANALYSIS – Among the topics receiving attention at the World Pork Expo in the US last week were disease issues – the recent piglet diarrhoea virus and the logistical implications of a serious notifiable...
IPVS 2014: Pig Veterinary Meeting Heads for Cancun
MEXICO - The organising committee of the 23th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress 2014 (IPVS 2014) is inviting participation at the meeting, which will be held on 8 to 11 June 2014 in Cancun....
MEXICO - The organising committee of the 23th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress 2014 (IPVS 2014) is inviting participation at the meeting, which will be held on 8 to 11 June 2014 in Cancun....
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