Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
40(2), С. 131 - 140
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Understanding
the
dynamics
of
swine
health,
including
mortality
rates
during
critical
stages
development,
is
essential
for
improving
overall
productivity.
The
aim
this
study
was
an
examination
pig
farms,
focusing
on
performance
metrics
such
as
litter
size,
among
different
age
groups,
and
weight
changes
throughout
production
cycle.
three
farrowto-finish
farms
from
South
Backa
District
were
selected
based
their
willingness
to
participate
provide
accurate
records.
statistical
analysis,
one-way
ANOVA
post
hoc
tests,
provided
further
evidence
significant
differences
in
specific
metrics.
By
analyzing
results
study,
it
could
be
concluded
importance
optimizing
breeding,
feeding,
health
management
strategies
enhance
efficiency.
Animals,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(9), С. 1226 - 1226
Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2025
Reproductive
failure
has
significant
socioeconomic
impacts
on
smallholder
pig
farms.
This
systematic
review
was
conducted
to
compile
the
types
of
reproductive
failures
and
their
underlying
causes
reported
in
farms
from
East
Southeast
Asia
identify
relevant
knowledge
gaps.
Following
Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
guidelines,
26
peer-reviewed
studies
met
eligibility
criteria
were
included
our
synthesis.
These
11
countries,
with
Vietnam,
China,
Thailand
representing
highest
share
(53.8%).
Only
six
(23%)
investigated
as
primary
objective.
Stillbirth,
mummification,
late-term
abortion,
weak-born
piglets
predominant
across
region.
The
most
frequently
cited
viral
pathogens
associated
these
porcine
respiratory
syndrome
virus
(PRRSV)
circovirus
type
2
(PCV-2).
Common
non-infectious
risk
factors
extreme
climate
conditions
(e.g.,
heat
stress),
poor
diet
housing,
suboptimal
boar
management.
Our
synthesis
highlighted
a
dearth
research
focused
region
emphasised
need
more
targeted
clarify
biological,
environmental,
managerial
contributing
failure.
will
facilitate
development
prevention
control
measures
that
account
unique
farming
challenges
face
Asia.
Microorganisms,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(2), С. 335 - 335
Опубликована: Фев. 4, 2025
Streptococcus
suis
is
a
common
germ
in
pig
populations,
with
high
carrier
rates.
Recent
studies
identify
it
as
an
emerging
zoonotic
pathogen,
particularly
Southeast
Asia,
where
raw
pork
traditionally
consumed.
Data
on
infection
Europe,
especially
Eastern
European
countries
like
Romania,
are
limited.
Our
study
reviewed
data
from
infectious
diseases
tertiary
hospital
Bucharest
between
2001
and
2024,
including
eight
patients
diagnosed
invasive
infection.
The
median
age
was
53.3
years,
male-to-female
ratio
3:1.
Three
had
risk
factors
such
contact
pigs
or
handling
fresh
pork.
Seven
were
initially
meningitis
one
endocarditis.
During
hospitalization,
additional
endocarditis
case
identified
among
the
patients.
Laboratory
samples
indicated
bacterial
infection,
isolated
CSF
six
cases
blood
cultures
two
cases.
All
strains
tested
susceptible
to
beta-lactam
antibiotics,
but
resistant
lincosamides
macrolides.
There
no
deaths,
half
of
our
experienced
severe
meningitis-related
sequelae,
mainly
hearing
loss.
Clinicians
should
be
aware
etiologic
agent
non-endemic
areas
(contact
pigs,
pork).
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 26, 2025
Abstract
Pig
manure
(PM)
is
crucial
for
animal
protein
production,
especially
in
Brazil,
where
pork
widely
consumed.
However,
managing
waste
remains
a
challenge.
While
PM
serves
as
soil
amendment,
it
may
also
introduce
potentially
toxic
elements
(PTEs),
such
heavy
metals,
into
agricultural
soils.
Few
studies
address
the
impact
of
long-term
application
on
availability
these
metals
at
various
depths.
This
study
analysed
copper
(Cu),
zinc
(Zn),
iron
(Fe),
manganese
(Mn),
cadmium
(Cd),
and
lead
(Pb)
soils
with
prolonged
use
Florestal
(FL),
Pará
de
Minas
(PDM),
São
José
da
Varginha
(SJV),
Brazil.
Samples
were
collected
from
six
depths
using
Mehlich-1
method,
element
concentrations
determined
via
atomic
absorption
spectrophotometry.
Data
ANOVA
Duncan’s
test
(5%
probability).
The
results
showed
that
had
higher
levels
Cu
Zn,
Cd
elevated
only
PDM.
Fe
Mn
no
significant
differences,
whilst
Pb
was
FL
PDM
without
PM.
increased
Zn
but
did
not
significantly
affect
other
elements.
In
conclusion,
elevates
soils,
posing
potential
risks
toxicity.
Public
policies
are
needed
to
regulate
usage,
reduce
pollution,
promote
sustainable
management
environmental
health.
Preventive Veterinary Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
242, С. 106569 - 106569
Опубликована: Май 14, 2025
The
objectives
of
this
study
were
to
characterize
the
biosecurity
practices
implemented
on
pig
farms
in
Hong
Kong
and
determine
between-farm
prevalence
economically
important
viral
pathogens.
All
active
(n
=
40)
invited
participate
an
interview-based
survey
using
a
Biocheck-UGent™
questionnaire
evaluate
their
practices.
Pen-level
oral
fluid
samples
collected
by
cotton
ropes
detect
six
target
pathogens
RT-PCR:
porcine
reproductive
respiratory
virus
(PRRSV),
circovirus
type-2
(PCV-2),
swine
influenza
(SIV),
delta-coronavirus
(PDCoV),
epidemic
diarrhea
(PEDV),
transmissible
gastroenteritis
(TGEV).
Eighteen
(45
%)
accepted
our
invitation
participated
study.
Biosecurity
found
be
inadequate
many
areas,
with
average
overall
score
50.1
±
9.4
(mean
SD).
scored
higher
for
external
(56.4
8.6)
than
internal
(43.9
12.1).
Among
subcategories,
breeding
semen
purchase
highest
(93.2),
while
visitors
farmworkers
lowest
(23.5).
In
biosecurity,
disease
management
subcategory
received
(66.7).
Only
two
farm
location
(70)
exceeded
global
scores.
Key
deficiencies
identified
protocols
workers,
hygiene
standards
feed,
water,
equipment
supplies,
measures
prevent
transmission
between
compartments
(farrowing,
nursery,
finishing
units).
Over
90
%
participating
vaccination
programs
PRRSV,
PCV-2,
parvovirus
(PPV),
pseudorabies
(PRV),
classical
fever
(CSFV)
no
vaccinated
against
SIV,
coronaviruses
was
sporadic.
viruses
except
TGEV
detected
at
level.
prevalences
among
18
PRRSV-2
(94.4
%),
PRRSV-1
(38.9
PCV-2
(83.3
SIV
(55.6
PDCoV
(16.7
PEDV
(5.6
%).
We
provided
comprehensive
baseline
information
first
time
Kong.
critical
areas
improvement
offered
tailored
recommendations
help
producers
implement
more
effective
prevention
control
strategies
infectious
diseases
within
farms.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(10), С. 4611 - 4611
Опубликована: Май 18, 2025
This
study
investigated
the
spatiotemporal
dynamics,
regional
disparities,
and
spatial
spillover
effects
of
carbon
emissions
in
China’s
livestock
sector
from
2003
to
2022.
By
integrating
accounting,
decoupling
elasticity
analysis,
kernel
density
estimation,
Theil
index
decomposition,
Spatial
Durbin
Model,
research
revealed
a
6.5%
reduction
national
alongside
intensified
polarization.
The
relationship
evolved
dynamically,
with
strong
dominating
but
fluctuations
persisting,
particularly
resource-dependent
areas.
distribution
emission
intensity
shifted
unimodal
right-skewness
bimodal
concentration,
indicating
technological
diffusion
barriers
structural
divergence
across
regions.
econometric
analysis
confirmed
significant
interdependence
(ρ
=
0.214,
p
<
0.01),
where
neighboring
economic
growth
increased
local
intensity.
These
findings
highlighted
limitations
uniform
policy
approaches
emphasized
need
for
region-specific
governance,
market-based
incentives,
localized
innovation.
provided
empirical
evidence
framework
address
cross-regional
coordination
sustainable
low-carbon
transitions
agriculture.
