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Assessment of hemoglobin concentration in sows and their offspring over consecutive reproductive cycles

Decreasing sow hemoglobin concentration over the reproductive cycle and lack of post-weaning recovery in parity 3 indicates iron declines with advancing parity and may impact long-term health.

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333 attended to the 2nd sponsorship meeting for IPVS 2026 in Vietnam

The 28th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from June 16 to 19, 2026.

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Germany: Hesse strengthens ASF protective measures at the state border with North Rhine-Westphalia

The rapid erection of protective fences is crucial to preventing the spread of African swine fever.

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Natural plant polyphenols contribute to the ecological and healthy swine production. Adapted from Huadi Mei et al, 2024

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Chronic inflammation in pigs: natural solutions for more efficient production

Chronic inflammation is one of the main challenges in modern pig production, affecting intestinal health, productive performance, and feed efficiency. In light of increasing pressure to reduce antibiotic use, functional nutrition emerges as a key tool.

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Canada's new animal disease alerts dashboard

The Alerts Tool provides a nationally accessible inventory of animal health disease alerts from across Canada.

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Canada: New board to tackle complex animal disease threats

Canada’s livestock and poultry sectors have collaborated to address foot and mouth disease , African swine fever, and highly pathogenic avian influenza.

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Vietnam urgently working to contain African swine fever

Since the beginning of the year, 514 outbreaks of African swine fever have occurred in 28 provinces and cities nationwide.

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Environmental enrichment affects immunity and reduces disease severity in pigs after co-infection, with stronger effects when applied from birth than from weaning

Enriched housing from birth reduced disease severity to co-infection with PRRSV and A. pleuropneumoniae.

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South Africa’s Pork Industry Faces Threat from US Trade Choice

South Africa risks its pork industry to protect citrus exports as US trade demands market access for pork despite PRRS disease concerns.

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EU agriculture ministers review market trends and trade tensions

Ministers warn of climate and disease impacts, and call for fair trade amidst global tensions and war-related disruptions.

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Geographical distribution of ASF cases in wild boars during the first half of 2025. Source: 333 based on data from ADNS-ADIS.

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ASF cases in wild boars double in Europe: nearly 7,000 cases

Europe records nearly 7,000 ASF cases in wild boars in just the first 6 months of 2025, while outbreaks on farms remain stable.

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Hans Nauwynck: what is driving PCV2 evolution?

Professor Nauwynck has been researching PCV2 virus since the emergence of PCV2-associated diseases. PCV2 caused a serious crisis in global swine health that was ultimately addressed through the development and mass deployment of effective PCV2 vaccines. He is an excellent connoisseur of this small virus that continues to surprise us.

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Swine dysentery, old new enemies

Digestive diseases in pigs that were previously addressed individually, targeting a single pathogen, now form a digestive disease complex that we must confront from various angles.

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African swine fever virus vaccine strain Asfv-G-∆I177l reverts to virulence and negatively affects reproductive performance

ASFV-G-ΔI177L is not genetically stable and, therefore not safe for use in ASF vaccines. ASF vaccine candidates should be tested for safety in pregnant animals.

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Improving pig survivability: a U.S. industry priority

The U.S. expands an ambitious program to reduce pig mortality and train new experts in welfare, nutrition, and health.

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ASF in NRW: Positive case in wild boar in Siegen-Wittgenstein

The discovery of the carcass took place within the infected zone, which includes parts of the districts of Olpe, Siegen-Wittgenstein, and Hochsauerland.