January, 2026 news
January 22nd, 2026
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Trained immunity: understanding and investigating its role in preventive animal health strategies
Oral communication in Seminarios VISAVET 2026
Trained immunity is an immunological concept that has gained considerable attention for its potential to improve preventive approaches against a wide range of diseases. It refers to the ability of the innate immune system to “learn” from an initial stimulus and respond more effectively when facing a second one, related or not.
In this seminar, we will go through the biological basis of trained immunity, the types of immunomodulatory substances that can trigger it, and both the beneficial effects and the risks associated with its use. We will also discuss experimental studies in animal a…
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January 15th, 2026
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Molecular Detection of Theileria equi, Babesia caballi, and Borrelia burgdorferi Sensu Lato in Hippobosca equina from Horses in Spain
Investigation article published in Pathogens
The forest fly (Hippobosca equina) is an obligate haematophagous dipteran insect (order Diptera) that primarily infests horses and may contribute to the circulation of vector-borne pathogens. This study aimed to investigate the presence of Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Borrelia burgdorferi s.l., Babesia caballi, and Theileria equi, important vector-borne pathogens of equids, in forest flies collected from horses in endemic areas of Spain. A total of 170 forest flies were collected from 39 equids across four geographical regions in Spain (Segovia, Madrid, Toledo, and Menorca) and blood samples wer…
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Related news in other media:
- Alertan de la primera evidencia de piroplasmosis equina en moscas del caballo en España - diarioveterinario.com
January 13rd, 2026
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Ineffective oral immunization of wild boar with the attenuated African swine fever virus NH/P68 grown in MA104 cell line
Investigation published in The Veterinary Journal
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and lethal hemorrhagic disease affecting domestic pigs and wild boar, with serious consequences for animal health, the swine industry, and socio-economic stability. Given the lack of effective treatments and the limited success of conventional control measures, live attenuated vaccines (LAVs) have emerged as the most promising option, particularly for oral administration in free-ranging wild boar. The naturally attenuated genotype I isolate NH/P68 has shown protective potential in domestic pigs but retains residual virulence and persistence risk…
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January 6th, 2026
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Pathological and microbiological assessment of hemorrhagic septicemia in cultured juvenile Russian sturgeons (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii)
Investigation published in Aquaculture Reports
Aquaculture has experienced sustained growth, now surpassing capture fisheries in global production. Among cultured species, sturgeon aquaculture has likewise expanded recently, prompting increased research and surveillance of diseases affecting this taxon. In this context, fifteen farmed Russian sturgeons (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) were submitted for pathological investigation. A comprehensive study was conducted, encompassing autopsy, histopathology, parasitology, microbiology, and antimicrobial resistance analysis. Macroscopic examination revealed ulcerative lesions on the scutes, multiorg…
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January 2nd, 2026
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Less virulent and never described: what do we know about the new variant of swine fever?
Interview in ara sociedad of Diari ARA
The Government has analyzed more than 500 wild boars to verify that they have not developed resistance to the virus…
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January 1st, 2026
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Abattoir Surveillance: Identifying Risk Factors Associated with Bovine Tuberculosis Lesion Detection in a Low Prevalence Region
Preventive Veterinary Medicine publish this investigation article
Abattoir surveillance is a key component in control and eradication programs against bovine tuberculosis (bTB). In low-prevalence or officially tuberculosis-free (OTF) regions in which active surveillance is typically limited or non-existent, postmortem inspection at the abattoir constitutes one of the main diagnostic tool to guarantee the absence of disease transmission. Here, we evaluated the performance of abattoir postmortem inspection in Galicia, a low-prevalence region in Spain (now OTF). Between 2014 and 2019, 1,784,261 animals were culled in 41 abattoirs, of which a small proportion (0…
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January 1st, 2026
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Maltrato felino en la Comunidad de Madrid: cinco años de evidencia desde la patología forense veterinaria
New article published in Profesión Veterinaria
