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View article: Investigating the role of stable flies (Stomoxys calcitrans) and biting midges of the genus Culicoides as potential mechanical vectors of African swine fever virus in Lithuania, Poland and Romania
Investigating the role of stable flies (Stomoxys calcitrans) and biting midges of the genus Culicoides as potential mechanical vectors of African swine fever virus in Lithuania, Poland and Romania Open
View article: Investigating the Role of Stable Flies (Stomoxys calcitrans) and Biting Midges (Culicoides spp.) as Potential Mechanical Vectors of African Swine Fever Virus in Lithuania, Poland and Romania.
Investigating the Role of Stable Flies (Stomoxys calcitrans) and Biting Midges (Culicoides spp.) as Potential Mechanical Vectors of African Swine Fever Virus in Lithuania, Poland and Romania. Open
Background Since its emergence in Georgia in 2007, the seasonal pattern of African swine fever virus (ASFV) genotype II outbreaks in European pig populations has been evident. It is hypothesized that summer-related farming practices, along…
View article: Prospective Case–Control Study of Determinants for African Swine Fever Introduction in Commercial Pig Farms in Poland, Romania, and Lithuania
Prospective Case–Control Study of Determinants for African Swine Fever Introduction in Commercial Pig Farms in Poland, Romania, and Lithuania Open
To investigate potential husbandry‐related risk factors for African swine fever (ASF) incursion on commercial pig farms in Lithuania, Poland, and Romania, a prospective, matched case–control design was carried out from August 2021 to Septe…
View article: Correction: Molecular characterization of porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV) in Poland reveals the presence of swine enteric coronavirus (SeCoV) sequence in S gene
Correction: Molecular characterization of porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV) in Poland reveals the presence of swine enteric coronavirus (SeCoV) sequence in S gene Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258318.].
View article: Pork as a Source of Diverse Viral Foodborne Infections: An Escalating Issue
Pork as a Source of Diverse Viral Foodborne Infections: An Escalating Issue Open
This review synthesizes current knowledge on the risks posed by viral foodborne infections associated with pork, emphasizing their global prevalence and the complexity of managing such pathogens. It covers a range of significant viruses, i…
View article: Porcine Circovirus Type 3 (PCV3) in Poland: Prevalence in Wild Boar Population in Connection with African Swine Fever (ASF)
Porcine Circovirus Type 3 (PCV3) in Poland: Prevalence in Wild Boar Population in Connection with African Swine Fever (ASF) Open
Human health is dependent on food safety and, therefore, on the health of farm animals. One of the most significant threats in regard to swine diseases is African swine fever (ASF). Infections caused by porcine circoviruses (PCVs) represen…
View article: Development and clinical validation of a Potential Penside Colorimetric LAMP Assay of Porcine Circovirus type 3
Development and clinical validation of a Potential Penside Colorimetric LAMP Assay of Porcine Circovirus type 3 Open
OBJECTIVES: Porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3), a novel circovirus, imposes great burdens on the global pig industry. The penside tests for detecting PCV3 are critical for assessing the epidemiological status and adjusting disease prevention…
View article: Molecular contamination of an animal facility during and after African swine fever virus infection
Molecular contamination of an animal facility during and after African swine fever virus infection Open
Introduction The molecular contamination of an animal facility was investigated during and after an infection with highly pathogenic African swine fever virus (ASFV) among domestic pigs. The investigation evaluated the risk of indirect tra…
View article: Bacterial and viral rodent-borne infections on poultry farms. An attempt at a systematic review
Bacterial and viral rodent-borne infections on poultry farms. An attempt at a systematic review Open
Introduction Rodents are quite common at livestock production sites. Their adaptability, high reproductive capacity and omnivorousness make them apt to become a source of disease transmission to humans and animals. Rodents can serve as mec…
View article: Dynamics of the African swine fever spread in Poland
Dynamics of the African swine fever spread in Poland Open
Introduction African swine fever (ASF) is a lethal haemorrhagic disease of Suidae, present in Poland since 2014. The natural reservoir of ASF in Europe is the wild boar (Sus scrofa); however, human activity facilitates long-distance introd…
View article: Characterisation of ORF3, M, N and E gene sequences of porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus from domestic pigs in Poland
Characterisation of ORF3, M, N and E gene sequences of porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus from domestic pigs in Poland Open
Introduction Porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV) is an enteric pathogen causing porcine epidemic diarrhoea and acute gastroenteritis in pigs of all ages. Previous analysis of the viral genome of PEDV in Poland was only based on the spi…
View article: Non-Invasive Sampling in the Aspect of African Swine Fever Detection—A Risk to Accurate Diagnosis
Non-Invasive Sampling in the Aspect of African Swine Fever Detection—A Risk to Accurate Diagnosis Open
African swine fever remains one of the most economically important and dangerous diseases of the Suidae family. Until now, neither a safe vaccine nor a treatment against ASF has been available, which is why prevention of the disease involv…
View article: SPR-Based Detection of ASF Virus in Cells
SPR-Based Detection of ASF Virus in Cells Open
African swine fever (ASF) is one of the most dangerous hemorrhagic infectious diseases that affect domestic and wild pigs. Currently, neither a vaccine nor effective treatments are available for this disease. As regards the degree of virul…
View article: African Swine Fever (ASF) Trend Analysis in Wild Boar in Poland (2014–2020)
African Swine Fever (ASF) Trend Analysis in Wild Boar in Poland (2014–2020) Open
African swine fever (ASF) is a lethal hemorrhagic disease of Suidae, i.e., domestic pigs and wild boars. The disease was introduced to Poland in 2014 and is now present in the wild boar population. Appropriate ASF prevention requires furth…
View article: ASF -survivors’ sera do not inhibit African swine fever virus replication <i>in vitro</i>
ASF -survivors’ sera do not inhibit African swine fever virus replication <i>in vitro</i> Open
Introduction African swine fever virus (ASFV) causes one of the most dangerous diseases of pigs and wild boar – African swine fever (ASF). Since its second introduction into Europe (in 2007), the disease has been spreading consistently, an…
View article: Development and Clinical Validation of a Potential Penside Colorimetric Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay of Porcine Circovirus Type 3
Development and Clinical Validation of a Potential Penside Colorimetric Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay of Porcine Circovirus Type 3 Open
Porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3), a novel circovirus, imposes great burdens on the global pig industry. The penside tests for detecting PCV3 are critical for assessing the epidemiological status and working out disease prevention and contr…
View article: Molecular characterization of porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV) in Poland reveals the presence of swine enteric coronavirus (SeCoV) sequence in S gene
Molecular characterization of porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV) in Poland reveals the presence of swine enteric coronavirus (SeCoV) sequence in S gene Open
Porcine epidemic diarrhoea (PED) is a highly contagious enteric viral disease of pigs with a high morbidity and mortality rate, which ultimately results in huge economic losses in the pig production sector. The etiological agent of this di…
View article: <i>Balantidium coli</i> in pig farms suspected of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) associated enteritis
<i>Balantidium coli</i> in pig farms suspected of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) associated enteritis Open
Introduction Diarrhoea in growing-finishing pigs is a common problem of commercial pig farms. Among many causative factors, porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is one considered an important pathogen in modern pig production. The aim of the s…
View article: Virucidal Activity of Plant Extracts against African Swine Fever Virus
Virucidal Activity of Plant Extracts against African Swine Fever Virus Open
African swine fever is one of the most dangerous and fatal swine diseases, described for the first time roughly a hundred years ago. Even now, there is neither a commercially approved vaccine nor treatment available. The only way to hinder…
View article: African Swine Fever in Wild Boar (Poland 2020): Passive and Active Surveillance Analysis and Further Perspectives
African Swine Fever in Wild Boar (Poland 2020): Passive and Active Surveillance Analysis and Further Perspectives Open
African swine fever (ASF) is a fatal hemorrhagic disease of wild boar and domestic pigs which has been present in Poland since 2014. By 2020, the ASF virus (ASFV) spread across Central, Eastern and Western Europe (including Germany), and A…
View article: Porcine enteric coronavirus infections in wild boar in Poland – a pilot study
Porcine enteric coronavirus infections in wild boar in Poland – a pilot study Open
Introduction Porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV) of the Coronaviridae family causes significant economic losses in the pig industry worldwide. Wild boars contribute to the transmission of different viral, bacterial and parasitic infect…
View article: Antigenicity and Immunogenicity Analysis of the E. coli Expressed FMDV Structural Proteins; VP1, VP0, VP3 of the South African Territories Type 2 Virus
Antigenicity and Immunogenicity Analysis of the E. coli Expressed FMDV Structural Proteins; VP1, VP0, VP3 of the South African Territories Type 2 Virus Open
An alternative vaccine design approach and diagnostic kits are highly required against the anticipated pandemicity caused by the South African Territories type 2 (SAT2) Foot and Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV). However, the distinct antigenicit…
View article: Blood Counts, Biochemical Parameters, Inflammatory, and Immune Responses in Pigs Infected Experimentally with the African Swine Fever Virus Isolate Pol18_28298_O111
Blood Counts, Biochemical Parameters, Inflammatory, and Immune Responses in Pigs Infected Experimentally with the African Swine Fever Virus Isolate Pol18_28298_O111 Open
This study aimed to indicate the influence of infection caused by genotype II African swine fever virus (ASFV)–isolate Pol18_28298_O111, currently circulating in Poland, on blood counts, biochemical parameters, as well as inflammatory and …
View article: Feed as a mechanical vector in the transmission of swine viral diseases
Feed as a mechanical vector in the transmission of swine viral diseases Open
The current African swine fever (ASF) epizootic in Europe and Asia has clearly highlighted the crucial role of effective biosecurity in preventing and controlling infectious diseases and in ensuring a high health status of the herd. The ro…
View article: Effective inactivation of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus on contaminated surgery masks by low-concentrated sodium hypochlorite dispersion
Effective inactivation of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus on contaminated surgery masks by low-concentrated sodium hypochlorite dispersion Open
Coronaviruses present a considerable concern for humans and animals. The current world- wide pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 virus showed many gaps in understanding of coronaviruses spread and transmission. Because of lack of effective vaccine agai…
View article: The effect of feeding system and sex on the performance and selected gastrointestinal features of fattening pigs
The effect of feeding system and sex on the performance and selected gastrointestinal features of fattening pigs Open
The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficiency of two feeding systems for fattening pigs (wet and dry), taking into account their sex, on performance, nutrient digestibility, and some histological and microbiological parameters of the…
View article: Prevalence of antibodies to Aujeszky’s disease virus in wild boar in Poland, between 2011 and 2014: a retrospective study
Prevalence of antibodies to Aujeszky’s disease virus in wild boar in Poland, between 2011 and 2014: a retrospective study Open
Introduction: Aujeszky’s disease virus (ADV) infects a wide range of animals, including members of the Suidae family, i.e . domestic and wild pigs, as well as wild boar. Since wild boar are a potential ADV reservoir and a source of infecti…
View article: Wild boar offal as a probable source of Aujeszky’s disease virus for hunting dogs in Poland
Wild boar offal as a probable source of Aujeszky’s disease virus for hunting dogs in Poland Open
Introduction: Aujeszky’s disease (AD), most often related to infection of domestic and feral swine, may also concern other mammals, including dogs. The disease in carnivores, related to consumption of raw meat or offal contaminated with AD…