Eleven Years of Health Monitoring in Wild Boars () in the Emilia-Romagna Region (Italy).

In recent years, the growth of wild ungulates has increased the focus on their health monitoring. In particular, the health status of wild boars is relevant for the economic impact on the pig industry. The Emilia-Romagna region activated a wildlife monitoring plan to better evaluate the health status of the wild boar population.

Infection in Pigs: Disease, Prevalence, and a Link between Swine and Human Health.

is one of the most spread foodborne pathogens worldwide, and infections in humans still represent a global health burden. The main source of infections in humans is represented by contaminated animal-derived foodstuffs, with pork products being one of the most important players. infection in swine is critical not only because it is one of the main causes of economic losses in the pork industry, but also because pigs can be infected by several serovars, potentially contaminating the pig meat production chain and thus posing a significant threat to public health globally.

Paratuberculosis, Animal Welfare and Biosecurity: A Survey in 33 Northern Italy Dairy Goat Farms.

Paratuberculosis is a notable infectious disease of ruminants. Goats appear to be particularly susceptible. The survey aimed to investigate the spread of paratuberculosis in Italian goat farming and evaluate whether the presence of the disease could be influenced by welfare and biosecurity deficiencies.

Premature farrowing and stillbirths in two organic sow farms due to riboflavin deficiency.

Background: Riboflavin deficiency can lead to premature farrowing, stillborn piglets, weak-born piglets and neonatal death. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is considered essential for reproductive function. The longer the period on riboflavin-deficient diets, the more severe the clinical signs become.