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NewsSpain confirms first case of ASF
It involves two wild boars dead, found 1 km apart from each other in the province of Barcelona.
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Four years of ASF in Italy: Lessons learned and outlook
Almost four years after the first case of African swine fever was detected in Italy, the epidemic continues to pose a complex challenge for the country's health and wildlife management. Since January 2022, the virus has appeared in four distinct geographical areas. These were independent introductions of certain anthropogenic origin, occurring at different times and environmental contexts.
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NewsArgentina launches new national plan for the control and eradication of Aujeszky's disease
SENASA shared the surveillance, control, and eradication actions for this disease affecting the swine industry.
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ArticleIron requirements in today's piglets: Are they being met?
Should we review the iron requirements of piglets?
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Implementing a user-friendly format to analyze PRRSV NGS results and associating breeding herd performance with nr of PRRSV strains and recombinations
Ceva Animal Health unveils new global headquarters: a strategic ..APVS 2025: Building a Sustainable Future for Asian Pig Production
Over 1,600 professionals gathered in Fukuoka - where 333 participated as media partner of the event.
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NewsSpain signs regionalization agreement with China for ASF
The agreement will allow exports from free zones to continue in the event of an outbreak of African swine fever in Spain.
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ArticleAre we letting our guard down with African swine fever? Are we ready for when the wolf comes? (2/2)
Considering the spread of African swine fever (ASF) globally in recent years, are we prepared for this increased risk?
333 Emerging Voices: Insight into coronaviruses epidemiology, including SARS-CoV 2 spillover risk, in swine farmed populations
This work investigates the epidemiology of specific and emerging coronaviruses in the pig population. Final thesis at the University of Padua, Italy, advised by Michele Drigo.
Join the "Precision Production of Pigs – Unlocking Profitability Through Managing Variation" webinar
On Wednesday, November 19th at 11:00 CDT (17:00 CET), we invite you to attend this free webinar that will explore how variation in pig performance impacts profitability across the pork supply chain.
With historic results, the 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 comes to a close
The 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 successfully concluded its sixth edition in Cali, Colombia, establishing itself as the most important technical and business event for Latin American pig farming.
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Are we letting our guard down with African swine fever? The wolf is at the door (1 of 2)
ASF has never spread so widely across the globe. The question is not if it will arrive, but when. The latest outbreaks detected in Europe may provide valuable information as the wolf lurks.
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ArticleSow mortality on Spanish farms: Key factors and strategies for improvement
Increased productivity has not come without consequences. Sows face greater physiological demands, which translates into a higher metabolic load, increased nutritional requirements, and, in many cases, increased mortality on farms. This phenomenon is of particular concern in Spain.
333 attends Vietstock 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City
From October 8 to 10, the 333 team attended Vietstock 2025, Vietnam’s leading international exhibition for the feed, livestock, and meat industries, held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City.
Pigs developed to be resistant to classical swine fever (CSF)
Pigs gain resistance to classical swine fever through gene editing, offering hope for protecting livestock against costly viral disease.
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ArticleEvolution of lung lesions in recent years: What information can we learn from this?
Assessing lung lesions at slaughter is useful for monitoring their evolution over time, and thus estimating the effectiveness of the measures implemented to control these diseases.
How does the cut-off point affect the interpretation of ELISA test results?
The choice of cut-off point influences sensitivity, specificity, and the occurrence of false positives or negatives. We explain why the timing of collection and the purpose of the test make a difference in interpreting the results.
Water medication calculator
Simulator that calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.
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Boosting immunity against viral challenges
Boosting key performance indicators in swine production requires addressing viral pathogens, which remain a major challenge for swine health, performance, and farm profitability. Emerging strains, such as H1N2#E and devastating diseases like ASF, highlight the urgency for innovative control strategies. C12 monoglycerides represent a promising approach to enhance pigs’ immune defenses and mitigate viral impact.
Fundamentals and mechanisms of the ELISA test
High sensitivity, specificity, and an affordable cost make ELISA an indispensable tool in laboratory routines. This infographic explains the mechanisms, components, and main variations of this assay in a visual and objective way.
Health restart: the power of depopulation and repopulation to restore profitability
When losses and costs from poor health threaten the current and future farm profitability, perhaps a “clean slate” should be considered.
333 Emerging Voices - Long-distance airborne transmission of PRRSV: a systematic review
This work presents a systematic review of the available scientific literature on the long-distance airborne transmission of PRRSV. Final thesis at the College of Veterinary Medicine, UAB, Spain, advised by Enric Mateu.
333 was present at the Tanzania International Pig Conference 2025 in Dar es Salaam
Tanzania International Pig Conference and Expo 2025 was held on 11th-12th July, 2025 and was attended by swine producers, veterinarians, industry leaders, swine companies, and international guests from several African countries.
Oral vaccines against respiratory diseases: activating the common mucosal immune system
Oral vaccination in pigs, previously limited to enteric pathogens, is emerging as an innovative strategy against respiratory diseases. By building on the potential of the Common Mucosal Immune System (CMIS), new formulations can trigger immune responses in distant mucosal sites starting from the gut.
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All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.