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Q: C++ CycleBuffer unit test fail reason? I have implement my CycleBuffer and run some unit tests. But it fails on a random read/write operation and I cannot find out why. Please help me. I use C++ 14 standard.
My CycleBuffer rely on libfmt and Catch2.
CycleBuffer.h
// Copyright 2019- <shepherd-lang>
// Apache License Version 2.0

#pragma once
#include <cstdio>

namespace detail {

/**
 * CycleBuffer memory status
 *
 * positive: tail >= head
 * 1)
 * buf = head = tail = nullptr
 *
 * 2)
 * head                    tail
 * |                       |
 * |-----------------------||
 * |
 * buf
 *
 * 3)
 *           head
 *           |
 * |---------||-------------|
 * |          |
 * buf        tail
 *
 * 4)
 *      head            tail
 *      |               |
 * |----|---------------|---|
 * |
 * buf
 *
 * negative: tail < head
 * 1)
 *      tail            head
 *      |               |
 * |----|---------------|---|
 * |
 * buf
 *
 * 2)
 * tail             head
 * |                |
 * |----------------|-------|
 * |
 * buf
 *
 * 3)
 *      tail               head
 *      |                  |
 * |----|------------------||
 * |
 * buf
 *
 * 4)
 * tail                    head
 * |                       |
 * |-----------------------||
 * |
 * buf
 *
 * impossible)
 * tail                     head
 * |                        |
 * |------------------------|
 * |
 * buf
 */

template <unsigned int D> class CycleBuffer {
public:
  CycleBuffer();
  virtual ~CycleBuffer();

  virtual int capacity() const;
  virtual int size() const;
  virtual bool empty() const;
  virtual bool full() const;
  virtual void reset();

  // next position start from <position>
  virtual char *next(char *position, int distance = 1) const;
  virtual const char *next(const char *position, int distance = 1) const;
  // previous position start from <position>
  virtual char *prev(char *position, int distance = 1) const;
  virtual const char *prev(const char *position, int distance = 1) const;

  virtual char *begin();
  virtual const char *begin() const;
  virtual char *rbegin();
  virtual const char *rbegin() const;

  virtual char *end();
  virtual const char *end() const;
  virtual char *rend();
  virtual const char *rend() const;

  virtual bool contain(const char *position) const;

  virtual std::string toString() const;

  // write at most <n> bytes to <buf>
  // @return    bytes really write
  virtual int write(char *buf, int n);

  // read at most <n> bytes from <buf>
  // @return    bytes really read
  virtual int read(const char *buf, int n);

  // write all bytes to <fp>
  // @return    bytes really write
  virtual int writefile(FILE *fp);

  // write at most <n> bytes to <fp>
  virtual int writefile(FILE *fp, int n);

  // read all bytes from <fp>
  // @return    bytes really read
  virtual int readfile(FILE *fp);

  // read at most <n> bytes from <fp>
  // @return    bytes really read
  virtual int readfile(FILE *fp, int n);

protected:
  virtual char *nextImpl(char *position, int distance = 1) const;
  virtual char *prevImpl(char *position, int distance = 1) const;
  virtual void release();
  virtual int expand(int n);

  virtual char *bufEnd();
  virtual const char *bufEnd() const;
  // if positive direction
  virtual bool positive() const;
  // positive direction
  virtual long pSize() const;
  virtual bool pContain(const char *position) const;
  // negative direction
  virtual long nLeftSize() const;
  virtual long nRightSize() const;
  virtual bool nLeftContain(const char *position) const;
  virtual bool nRightContain(const char *position) const;

  virtual int writeImpl(void *src, int n,
                        int (*writeHandler)(void *, void *, int));
  virtual int readImpl(void *src, int n,
                       int (*readHandler)(void *, void *, int, int));

  char *buf_;
  char *head_;
  char *tail_;
  int capacity_;
};

} // namespace detail

class DynamicBuffer : public detail::CycleBuffer<1> {
public:
  DynamicBuffer(int capacity = 0);
  virtual ~DynamicBuffer() = default;
  virtual std::string toString() const;
};

class FixedBuffer : public detail::CycleBuffer<0> {
public:
  FixedBuffer(int capacity);
  virtual ~FixedBuffer() = default;
  virtual std::string toString() const;
};

CycleBuffer.cpp
// Copyright 2019- <shepherd-lang>
// Apache License Version 2.0

#include "CycleBuffer.h"
#include "fmt/format.h"
#include <algorithm>
#include <cstdlib>
#include <cstring>
#include <tuple>

#define ALIGN(n) (n < 8 ? 8 : (n % 8 == 0 ? n : ((n / 8 + 1) * 8)))
#define MIN(a, b) (std::min<int>(a, b))
#define BUF_SIZE 1024

namespace detail {

template <unsigned int D> char *CycleBuffer<D>::bufEnd() {
  return buf_ + capacity_;
}

template <unsigned int D> const char *CycleBuffer<D>::bufEnd() const {
  return buf_ + capacity_;
}

// is positive direction
template <unsigned int D> bool CycleBuffer<D>::positive() const {
  return tail_ >= head_;
}

template <unsigned int D> long CycleBuffer<D>::pSize() const {
  return tail_ - head_;
}

template <unsigned int D>
bool CycleBuffer<D>::pContain(const char *position) const {
  return position >= head_ && position < tail_;
}

template <unsigned int D> long CycleBuffer<D>::nLeftSize() const {
  return tail_ - buf_;
}

template <unsigned int D> long CycleBuffer<D>::nRightSize() const {
  return bufEnd() - head_;
}

template <unsigned int D>
bool CycleBuffer<D>::nLeftContain(const char *position) const {
  return position >= buf_ && position < tail_;
}

template <unsigned int D>
bool CycleBuffer<D>::nRightContain(const char *position) const {
  return position >= head_ && position < bufEnd();
}

template <unsigned int D>
CycleBuffer<D>::CycleBuffer()
    : buf_(nullptr), head_(nullptr), tail_(nullptr), capacity_(0) {}

template <unsigned int D> CycleBuffer<D>::~CycleBuffer() { reset(); }

template <unsigned int D> int CycleBuffer<D>::capacity() const {
  return capacity_ > 0 ? capacity_ - 1 : 0;
}

template <unsigned int D> int CycleBuffer<D>::size() const {
  return positive() ? pSize() : (nLeftSize() + nRightSize());
}

template <unsigned int D> bool CycleBuffer<D>::empty() const {
  return size() == 0;
}

template <unsigned int D> bool CycleBuffer<D>::full() const {
  return size() == capacity();
}

template <unsigned int D> void CycleBuffer<D>::reset() {
  release();
  head_ = nullptr;
  tail_ = nullptr;
  capacity_ = 0;
}

template <unsigned int D>
char *CycleBuffer<D>::nextImpl(char *position, int distance) const {
  if (position == end() || !position) {
    return (char *)end();
  }
  char *np = position + distance;
  if (positive()) {
    return np > tail_ ? (char *)end() : np;
  } else {
    if (nLeftContain(position)) {
      return np > tail_ ? (char *)end() : np;
    } else {
      if (np < bufEnd()) {
        return np;
      }
      np = (char *)buf_ + (distance - (bufEnd() - position));
      return np > tail_ ? (char *)end() : np;
    }
  }
}

template <unsigned int D>
char *CycleBuffer<D>::next(char *position, int distance) const {
  return nextImpl(position, distance);
}

template <unsigned int D>
const char *CycleBuffer<D>::next(const char *position, int distance) const {
  return nextImpl((char *)position, distance);
}

template <unsigned int D>
char *CycleBuffer<D>::prevImpl(char *position, int distance) const {
  if (position == rend() || !position) {
    return (char *)rend();
  }
  char *np = position - distance;
  if (positive()) {
    return np < head_ ? (char *)rend() : np;
  } else {
    if (nLeftContain(position)) {
      if (np >= buf_) {
        return np;
      }
      np = (char *)bufEnd() - (distance - (position - buf_));
      return np < head_ ? (char *)rend() : np;
    } else {
      return np < head_ ? (char *)rend() : np;
    }
  }
}

template <unsigned int D>
char *CycleBuffer<D>::prev(char *position, int distance) const {
  return prevImpl(position, distance);
}

template <unsigned int D>
const char *CycleBuffer<D>::prev(const char *position, int distance) const {
  return prevImpl((char *)position, distance);
}

template <unsigned int D> char *CycleBuffer<D>::begin() { return head_; }

template <unsigned int D> const char *CycleBuffer<D>::begin() const {
  return head_;
}

template <unsigned int D> char *CycleBuffer<D>::rbegin() {
  return tail_ == buf_ ? bufEnd() - 1 : tail_ - 1;
}

template <unsigned int D> const char *CycleBuffer<D>::rbegin() const {
  return tail_ == buf_ ? bufEnd() - 1 : tail_ - 1;
}

template <unsigned int D> char *CycleBuffer<D>::end() { return tail_; }

template <unsigned int D> const char *CycleBuffer<D>::end() const {
  return tail_;
}

template <unsigned int D> char *CycleBuffer<D>::rend() { return head_ - 1; }

template <unsigned int D> const char *CycleBuffer<D>::rend() const {
  return head_ - 1;
}

template <unsigned int D>
bool CycleBuffer<D>::contain(const char *position) const {
  return positive() ? pContain(position)
                    : (nLeftContain(position) || nRightContain(position));
}

template <unsigned int D> std::string CycleBuffer<D>::toString() const {
  return fmt::format("buf_:{}, head_:{}, tail_:{}, capacity_:{}", (void *)buf_,
                     (void *)head_, (void *)tail_, capacity_);
}

template <unsigned int D> void CycleBuffer<D>::release() {
  if (buf_) {
    std::free(buf_);
    buf_ = nullptr;
  }
}

static int writeMemHandler(void *src, void *buf, int n) {
  std::memcpy(src, buf, n);
  return n;
}

static int writeFileHandler(void *src, void *buf, int n) {
  size_t r = std::fwrite(buf, 1, n, (FILE *)src);
  return (int)r;
}

#define WINC(n)                                                                \
  do {                                                                         \
    head_ = next(head_, n);                                                    \
    writen += n;                                                               \
  } while (0)

template <unsigned int D>
int CycleBuffer<D>::writeImpl(void *src, int n,
                              int (*writeHandler)(void *, void *, int)) {
  EX_ASSERT(n >= 0, "n {} < 0", n);
  if (!src || !n) {
    return 0;
  }
  if (empty()) {
    return 0;
  }
  int writen = 0;
  if (positive()) {
    int fn = MIN(size(), n);
    int fnr = writeHandler(src, head_, fn);
    WINC(fnr);
  } else {
    int fn = MIN(bufEnd() - head_, n);
    int fnr = writeHandler(src, head_, fn);
    WINC(fnr);
    if (n > writen) {
      int sn = MIN(n - writen, pSize());
      int snr = writeHandler(src, head_, sn);
      WINC(snr);
    }
  }
  return writen;
}

template <unsigned int D> int CycleBuffer<D>::write(char *buf, int n) {
  return writeImpl(buf, n, writeMemHandler);
}

template <unsigned int D> int CycleBuffer<D>::writefile(FILE *fp, int n) {
  return writeImpl(fp, n, writeFileHandler);
}

template <unsigned int D> int CycleBuffer<D>::writefile(FILE *fp) {
  int n = 0;
  int tmp;
  do {
    tmp = writefile(fp, BUF_SIZE);
    n += tmp;
  } while (tmp > 0);
  return n;
}

#define RINC(n)                                                                \
  do {                                                                         \
    tail_ += n;                                                                \
    readn += n;                                                                \
  } while (0)

static int readMemHandler(void *src, void *buf, int n, int readn) {
  char *src2 = (char *)src + readn;
  std::memcpy(buf, src2, n);
  return n;
}

static int readFileHandler(void *src, void *buf, int n, int readn) {
  size_t r = std::fread(buf, 1, n, (FILE *)src);
  return (int)r;
}

template <unsigned int D>
int CycleBuffer<D>::readImpl(void *src, int n,
                             int (*readHandler)(void *, void *, int, int)) {
  if (!src || !n) {
    return 0;
  }
  if (D) {
    if (capacity() - size() < n) {
      int c1 = capacity() + n + 1;
      int c2 = capacity() * 2 + 1;
      expand(c1 > c2 ? ALIGN(c1) : ALIGN(c2));
    }
  }
  if (full()) {
    return 0;
  }
  int readn = 0;
  if (positive()) {
    int fn = MIN(bufEnd() - tail_ - (head_ == buf_ ? 1 : 0), n);
    int fnr = readHandler(src, tail_, fn, readn);
    RINC(fnr);
    if (tail_ == bufEnd()) {
      tail_ = buf_;
    }
    if (n > readn && head_ != buf_) {
      int sn = MIN(n - readn, head_ - tail_ - 1);
      int snr = readHandler(src, tail_, sn, readn);
      RINC(snr);
    }
  } else {
    int fn = MIN(n, head_ - tail_ - 1);
    int fnr = readHandler(src, tail_, fn, readn);
    RINC(fnr);
  }
  return readn;
}
template <unsigned int D> int CycleBuffer<D>::read(const char *buf, int n) {
  return readImpl((void *)buf, n, readMemHandler);
}

template <unsigned int D> int CycleBuffer<D>::readfile(FILE *fp, int n) {
  return readImpl(fp, n, readFileHandler);
}

template <unsigned int D> int CycleBuffer<D>::readfile(FILE *fp) {
  int n = 0;
  int tmp;
  do {
    tmp = readfile(fp, BUF_SIZE);
    n += tmp;
  } while (tmp > 0);
  return n;
}

template <unsigned int D> int CycleBuffer<D>::expand(int n) {
  if (n <= capacity_) {
    return 0;
  }
  char *newbuf = (char *)std::malloc(n);
  if (!newbuf) {
    return -1;
  }
  int sz = size();
  if (positive()) {
    std::memcpy(newbuf, head_, pSize());
  } else {
    std::memcpy(newbuf, head_, nRightSize());
    std::memcpy(newbuf + nRightSize(), buf_, nLeftSize());
  }
  release();
  buf_ = newbuf;
  capacity_ = n;
  head_ = buf_;
  tail_ = buf_ + sz;
  return 0;
}

} // namespace detail

DynamicBuffer::DynamicBuffer(int capacity) {
  if (capacity > 0) {
    expand(ALIGN(capacity + 1));
  }
}

std::string DynamicBuffer::toString() const {
  return fmt::format("[@DynamicBuffer {}]", detail::CycleBuffer<1>::toString());
}

FixedBuffer::FixedBuffer(int capacity) {
  if (capacity > 0) {
    // precise capacity
    expand(capacity + 1);
  }
}

std::string FixedBuffer::toString() const {
  return fmt::format("[@FixedBuffer {}]", detail::CycleBuffer<0>::toString());
}

CycleBufferTest.cpp
// Copyright 2019- <shepherd-lang>
// Apache License Version 2.0

#include "CycleBuffer.h"
#include "catch2/catch.hpp"
#include "fmt/format.h"
#include <algorithm>
#include <cstdlib>

#define C_MIN 0
#define C_MAX 100
#define RAND (rand() % (C_MAX + 1))

TEST_CASE("container/CycleBuffer", "[container/CycleBuffer]") {
  SECTION("random read/write") {
    {
      std::vector<char> v;
      DynamicBuffer db;
      int rc = 0, wc = 0;
      for (int i = C_MIN; i < C_MAX; i++) {
        int rn = RAND;
        std::vector<char> rbuf(rn);
        for (int j = 0; j < rn; j++) {
          rbuf[j] = (char)rn;
          v.push_back(rbuf[j]);
          rc++;
          LOG_INFO("DynamicBuffer random rbuf[{}]:{}", rc, (int)rbuf[j]);
        }
        REQUIRE(db.read(rbuf.data(), rn) == rn);
        int wn = std::min(RAND, rn);
        std::vector<char> wbuf(wn);
        REQUIRE(db.write(wbuf.data(), wn) == wn);
        for (int j = 0; j < wn; j++) {
          LOG_INFO("DynamicBuffer random wbuf[{}]:{}", wc, (int)wbuf[j]);
          if (wbuf[j] != v[wc]) {
            LOG_INFO("DynamicBuffer random wbuf[{}]:{}", wc, (int)wbuf[j]); // here's the error place!
          }
          REQUIRE(wbuf[j] == v[wc]);
          wc++;
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

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Northville Pond is a lake that is located by Northville, New York. Fish species present in the lake are rainbow trout, pumpkinseed sunfish, and brown bullhead. There is a carry down off South Main Street in Northville.

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Study confirms that the Zika virus can be transmitted sexually.
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Healthinnovations May 3, 2016 3 min read
Zika virus, an emerging flavivirus, generally causes mild infection in adult humans but is associated with severe neurologic complications and adverse fetal outcomes. Zika virus is transmitted to humans primarily by Aedes mosquitoes. However, male to female sexual transmission seems possible and infectious virus was detected in semen from a patient with haematospermia during the 2013–14 French Polynesia outbreak. Now, a study from researchers led by Inserm confirms that the Zika virus can be transmitted sexually. The team state that their findings have shown 100% genetic correlation between the form of the virus present in a man who contracted the virus in Brazil and that of a woman who had never travelled in the epidemic area, and who had sexual relations with him. The opensource study is published in The New England Journal of medicine.
Previous studies have shown that although Zika infection usually causes mild symptoms, it can be responsible for severe neurological complications, particularly in the infant of a woman infected while pregnant. The Zika virus, a member of the Flavivirus family, is almost exclusively transmitted to humans by Aedes mosquitoes, however, some indications of possible sexual transmission of the virus have been reported before now. Two studies have shown the presence of infectious Zika virus in semen. A recent article described detection of Zika virus RNA in semen 62 days after the onset of illness, however, the infectious virus was not cultured. The current study, has for the first time, been able to culture the infecting virus from two people seeking a consultation for suspected Zika virus infection.
The current study analysed specimens of urine, saliva and blood taken from a man who returned from Brazil, and contracted the virus there. The same specimens were taken from a sick woman who had sexual relations with this man, who had never travelled to an epidemic area. Results show that while the virus was detected in the urine and saliva of the woman, analysis of the specimens showed that it was absent from the blood and saliva of the man, making it unlikely that transmission occurred via these routes.
The lab then tested the male patient's semen for the virus, and detected high viral loads at 15 days and at 3 weeks after the patient's return from Brazil. The virus from both persons was individually sequenced, using a saliva sample from the female patient and a semen sample from the male patient, for genetic analysis. Results show 100% correlation between the two genetic sequences. The group state that apart from 4 mutations, all of them synonymous, the nucleotide sequences both encoded an identical form of the virus.
The team surmise that their molecular analyses confirms sexual transmission of Zika virus exists, and should be taken into consideration when making recommendations, due to its persistence in the semen several weeks after infection. For the future, the researchers state that the period for which men should have protected sexual relations, including oral sex, needs to be defined.
Source: INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale)
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Pickling Demo on SWALE, Floating Food Forest in Brooklyn East River!
Atina Foods hosts Indian Pickle Demo!
Carrie Dashow and Suresh Pillai from Atina Foods come down from their upstate perch to show us the basics of how to make a traditional Salt Pickle using vegetables and herbs forageable from Swale.
They will also share with us some of their amazing pickles and chutneys made from locally grown produce in Catskill, New York combined with foods from their country of origin, Traditionally Local Homemade and Made-up!


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USS Columbia (SSN 771) is the 33rd 688 class submarine built by the Electric Boat Corporation and stands in a class with her two sister ships, Greeneville (SSN 772) and Cheyenne (SSN 773) , as the most advanced and capable ships of the improved Los Angeles Class. These ships incorporate Seawolf class technology and stealth into their construction.
The submarine Columbia is the eighth commissioned U.S. Navy warship to bear the name that personifies freedom and the United States.
Columbia is the 60th of 62 Los Angeles class submarines authorized for construction by Congress and the last of this class to be built at Electric Boat.
Columbia, more capable than any predecessor, is equipped with the highly accurate AN/BSY-1 sonar and fire control system. The ship can be armed with sophisticated advance capability MK 48 torpedoes. Multi-purpose TOMAHAWK cruise missiles can be launched from the vertical tubes located in the ship's bow or from the ship's torpedo tubes. Other significant improvements over earlier Los Angeles Class submarines include full under-ice operational capability, improved ship quieting, two towed sonar arrays, and retractable bow planes.
USS Columbia received the NAVY Meritorious Unit Commendation (Two Awards) for her 1998 Western Pacific Deployment with the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Battle Group.
The NAVY "E" was awarded to USS Columbia in Jan 1999 for the 1998 Battle Efficiency Competition.
The Navy Expeditionary Medal was awarded to the Columbia in 1998 for operations conducted during Columbia's 1998 Western Pacific Deployment.
USS Columbia received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for participation in operations in the Arabian Gulf during its 1998 Western Pacific/Arabian Gulf Deployment. Specific operations cited included Operation Southern Watch.
In February 2004 the Columbia departed for a three month surge deployment to the Western Pacific. As part of the Chief of Naval Operations Fleet Response Plan, USS Columbia was the first Pacific Fleet submarine to be surge-deployed. USS Columbia returned to its homeport of Pearl Harbor Monday, May 10, 2004.
Columbia honors the capital of South Carolina, and cities in Missouri and Illinois.
The first ship to bear the name Columbia was a 44 gun frigate. The frigate was burned at the Washington Navy yards in 1814 in order to prevent the ship from falling into the hands of enemy forces.
The second Columbia was a sailing frigate launched and commissioned into naval service in 1836. This vessel later became one of the first U.S. Navy ships to circumnavigate the globe. The ship was later scuttled and burned by Union forces at the outbreak of the Civil War.
The third Columbia was a screw steamer used by Confederate forces as a blockade runner. In December 1862, she was captured by Union forces and assigned to the U.S. Navy's North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. This ship ran aground and wrecked off Wilmington, NC the following year.
In 1864, the fourth Columbia was built and commissioned in Charleston, SC for the Confederate Navy. This vessel was an early ironclad ship which was later seized during the occupation of Charleston by Union forces in Februrary 1865. She saw limited action during the war and was decommissioned in June of the same year.
The Cruiser 12 was christened in 1892 as the fifth Columbia at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. She participated in both the Spanish-American War and in the first World War. From 1915 to 1917 the ship acted as the Submarine Flotilla Flagship. She additionally served as a part of both Squadron 5 Patrol Force and Squadron 2 Destroyer Force. She was decommissioned in 1921.
In 1921, the USS GREAT NORTHERN, a naval transport ship, was renamed Columbia. During World War I, she carried 28,248 troops to Europe and 22,852 back to the U.S. in 18 round trips. After distinguished service as the flagship for the Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet, she was decommissioned in 1922.
The seventh and most famous of the long Columbia line, was the Light Cruiser CL-56. She was launched at the Camden Navy Yard in December, 1941, just after the U.S. entered World War II. She immediately reported to the South Pacific and participated in numerous actions in the Solomons, including the Battle of Empress Augusta Bay. She also supported the Palaus Landing and the invasion of the Philippines. During her involvement in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, she was credited with sinking a battleship, forcing the remaining enemy units to retire the battle. She also participated in the landing at Lingayen Gulf, the invasion of Borneo, and operated with Task Force 95 in the East China Sea. In all the ship was awarded ten battle stars and the Navy Unit Commendation prior to being decommissioned in 1946.


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PCVD, Swine Influenza: Experiences Shared at Merial Event
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10 May 2010, at 6:09pm
FRANCE - Last month, Merial gathered 170 European swine veterinarians and experts for a two-day Forum to share their experiences about PCVD and swine influenza during scientific sessions but also more informally in a beautiful setting at the Mérieux Foundation in Annecy.
Full day devoted to porcine circovirus disease (PCVD)
The first day was devoted to porcine Circovirus, which is not only responsible for PMWS (post-weaning multisystemic wasting syndrome) but which has also been clearly associated with problems in reproduction. Professor Hans Nauwynck from Ghent University presented an update of the mechanisms involved in reproductive failures caused by the circovirus, (abortions, return to oestrus, delayed parturitions, mummified foetuses, stillbirths etc.), which all lead to significant economic losses.
The sampling of several entire litters, not just the mummies, can indeed confirm the implication of the circovirus after an antibody analysis on pleural and abdominal fluids, or PCR on hearts if needed, as Guillaume Perreul (Merial Swine Technical Manager, French Operations) explained.
In the opinion of certain field veterinarians who have used Circovac® for several years now, the vaccination of breeders can improve performance and is the best way to protect the whole herd. For Michel Noirrit, DVM in France, the vaccination of gilts enhances young sow fertility and decreases abortion rates and in his opinion PCVD vaccination should become as routine as parvovirus vaccination.
Gilles Delisle, another swine practitioner in France, explained how Circovac demonstrated its effectiveness over six years in both the performance of piglets and reproductive females which lead to the successful vaccination of 90 per cent of his customers' herds.
A testimonial from the Netherlands presented by Hans Smits, Health Assurance Manager for PIC Europe, showed that vaccinating sows with Circovac in order to resolve losses post-weaning also upgraded the already good reproductive performance in a farrow-to-finish farm.
Control of swine influenza discussed on day 2
The second day was devoted to Swine Influenza Virus and opened with a complete update on the virology and epidemiology of swine influenza by Ian Brown, Director of the EU/OIE/FAO International Reference Laboratory, based at the Veterinary Laboratories Agency in the UK. Global surveillance is based amongst other things on virus characterisation, especially in the current context of pandemic flu to which pigs are susceptible. In Europe, three main subtypes are involved in Swine Influenza : H1N1, H1N2 and H3N2.
To date, vaccines available only contained H1N1 and H3N2, which did not offer sufficient protection against the H1N2 subtype. It was thus important to consider the addition of a H1N2 strain which lead to the decision by Merial to distribute Gripovac®3, the first and only vaccine containing the three strains circulating in Europe. What is important, explained Thaïs Vila (Merial Swine Technical Director, EMEA), is that this vaccine can be used safely at all physiological stages: vaccinating sows and gilts provides protection for up to six months and for their piglets at least 33 days after birth (with a sow booster performed 14 days before farrowing).
It is well known that Swine Influenza is involved in acute respiratory disorders and can cause morbidity, mortality in some cases, but also reproductive problems in sows, including abortions. Italian pigs have been affected by some very severe outbreaks of influenza, sometimes including mortality even in sows as opposed to just fatteners, explained Giampietro Sandri, DVM in Italy. In his opinion, the vaccination of sows tends to level up the herd immune status and increase maternal immunity, preventing flu outbreaks in nursery herds.
Thirty years' experience in France, as presented by Henri Guilmoto, DVM in France, highlighted the severe effects of swine influenza, which are currently probably underestimated. He emphasised the importance of making a correct diagnosis by taking nasal swabs from affected pigs, and of course of preventing the disease by vaccination.
Merial's Gripovac3 was launched this spring and will be progressively available in major European countries during 2010.
- Find out more information on Post-Weaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS) by clicking here.
- Find out more information on influenza in pigs by clicking here.
Biden USDA Secretary choice, Vilsack, will face little opposition in US Senate
President-Elect Joe Biden's choice for US Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, will face limited to no opposition when the Senate eventually votes on him. Vilsack won unanimous approval the last time he led USDA under …


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Rugby League: England v The Exiles
Friday June 14
Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington
Sky Sports 2 8pm
Tonight's clash against the Exiles is a vital game for England, given that it will be their only serious hit before they face Australia in the World Cup on October 26. Pitting them against a team made up of the best overseas players in the Super League represents a real test for coach Steve McNamara's preparations.
McNamara's squad has been hit by injuries, while key players Gareth Ellis and James Roby have only recently come back from long layoffs. The manager, however, is confident that his team, captained by Kevin Sinfield (pictured) is up for the fight. "The players have been talking about the fixture for the past few months," he says. "And it was clear from the conversations we had in camp that there is a real desire not just to be involved, but to win."
Exiles coach Brian McClennan, who oversaw his side's victory in the inaugural fixture in 2011, countered: "This is a very strong squad – you only have to look at the names of some of the players I've left out to see that. England will have to be at their very best to beat us."
Indeed, of the three 'Origin' games played so far, the Exiles have won two. And, with the likes of hard-hitting St Helens forward Sia Soliola, Leeds enforcer Kylie Leuluai and Wigan scoring machine Pat Richards in their line-up, expect fireworks.
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Brayden Cares About the Community
Brayden strives to have a positive influence on both our local and global communities. By focusing on the enhancement of our youth and community we hope to help build a better future. Brayden and its employees are involved in several volunteer programs including the organizations listed below throughout the year.
Hands & Feet Project
In February of 2011 Brayden Automation was presented with an opportunity to go beyond our local community and support a program that allows us to not only help youth and reduce poverty, but utilize our skills as a company to increase energy efficiency.
The Hands & Feet Project (H&F) works to provide and care for orphans and abandoned children in Jacmel, Haiti. Started by the band Audio Adrenaline in 2004, they now care for over 80 children ranging in age from newborns to teenagers. They are currently working towards adding additional housing to support an even larger number of children, and hope to care for over 1,000 children in the next five years.
Due to unstable electric supply from the local utility, H&F frequently relies on battery power to keep the orphanages running. BAC donated two 9388B Energy Sentry units and all the equipment necessary for two of the H&F orphanages to assist in stabilizing electric use for the buildings. Efficiently managing H&F's electric loads is crucial to ensure the batteries are kept at maximum capacity to compensate for the volatile power supply and keep the buildings in operation.
If you would like to know more about the H&F Project and how you can help Click Here.
Braydan Automation President and founder, Bill Brayden, has been a member of the Foothills Rotary Club of Fort Collins since 1984. As stated by the Rotary Foundation "The mission of the Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty." Members are expected to volunteer and fund raise for both local and international programs.
End Polio Now
In 2002 Rotary International launched a year campaign to raise money for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. In that year a total of $135 million was raised by Rotary International, and as a result of that effort polio was eliminated in all countries except 4 (Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, and Pakistan.) As of 2009, Rotary's overall contribution to the eradication effort totaled nearly $800 million. In January of 2011, over $10,000 was raised by the four Fort Collins Rotary Clubs at the annual Purple Pins for Polio bowling fundraiser. Our very own Bill Brayden was Team Captain of the "Blue Tornados" who threw down the gauntlet and raised the largest amount out of the four clubs.
If you would like to know more about the End Polio Now campaign and what you can do Click Here.
The Boy Scouts of American has remained a passion of Brayden Automations President Bill Brayden ever since he himself was in the program. As stated in the Scouting mission "The Boy Scouts of America provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness." Bill is an Eagle Scout and served as an Assistant Scout Master, a Den Leader, and a Pack Committee Chairman over the years. Although he no longer acts as a position head, he continues to support the division program through the Annual Boy Scout Fundraising Breakfast.
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Apex Tactical Specialties has expanded its line of Apex Grade Threaded Barrels for 9mm S&W M&P pistols, with new Semi Drop-In and Gunsmith Fit variants.
Apex Tactical Specialties has expanded its line of Apex Grade Threaded Barrels for the 9mm Smith & Wesson M&P, with Semi Drop-In and Gunsmith Fit variants now available.
These new stainless steel Apex Grade Threaded Barrels boast a 1:10″ twist rate and are designed for 9mm M&P pistols with 4.25″ and 5″ barrels, with the thread pattern being the commonly-used 1/2-28. According to the official release, the Semi Drop-In Threaded Barrel can be easily installed by the end user and will make the M&P capable of shooting a one and a half inch or better grouping at 25 yards. In other words, it'll do wonders for your accuracy and performance.
The Gunsmith Fit Threaded Barrel, meanwhile, is designed to be installed by a trained gunsmith capable of performing an exact barrel fitting to a specific gun. Using this precise approach, your M&P will become capable of shooting a one inch or better grouping from 25 yards.
Apex conducted accuracy testing on these barrels using a mechanical rest to eliminate the human element and focus solely on the mechanical operation of the product. The result? The Apex Grade Threaded Barrels consistently delivered five-shot groups well under two inches at 25 yards, with 115gr., 124gr. or 147gr. factory ammo.
The new Apex Grade Threaded Barrels for the 9mm Smith & Wesson M&P retail for $259.95 and are available now at ApexTactical.com.


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This is the first national memorial dedicated to the over 3 million veterans living with permanent disabilities. Dramatic glass walls display personal stories of courage and extraordinary sacrifice. The veterans' accounts span the full continuum of American military conflicts and represent four phases: Pride of Serving, Trauma of Injury, Challenge of Healing and Discovery of Purpose.
These poignant montages are brought to life by changing day and evening light passing through the translucent glass; the panels are further animated by reflections and shadows of visitors. Above all the remarkable stories capture a sense of loss and hope, struggle and strength and serve as a powerful metaphor for the trials and triumphs of our honored disabled American veterans.


Three dogs, not among the survivors of the sinking of the Titanic, are pictured tied to the rail on deck aboard the ship.
From its crew members to its crockery, enthusiasts have raked over every aspect of the Titanic's tragic tale. But what about the dogs on board?
There were 12 canines on the doomed ocean liner, three of which survived. Those include a baby Pomeranian, Lady, whose owner, Margaret Hays of New York City, wrapped her in a blanket and carried her into a lifeboat.
The other two dogs to survive were also small, pedigreed pooches who travelled in their owners' cabins. (All the dogs on board belonged to first-class passengers.) Sun Yat-sen, a Pekingese belonging to Henry and Myra Harper (of the Harper & Row publishing dynasty) lived to yip another day, as did a Pomeranian belonging to Elizabeth Rothschild of New York.
The nine dogs confined in the onboard kennel — where they were walked and cared for by crewmembers — all died. Two belonged to American coal magnate William Carter, who reassured his worried children that their pets were safe as they clambered into the lifeboats. His daughter Lucy was later compensated $100 by Lloyds of London for her King Charles spaniel, while his son Billy received $200 for his Airedale.
The other dogs that perished included two Airedales owned by John Jacob Astor IV and his wife, a fox terrier named Dog, and a Great Dane who was the object of a failed rescue attempt by his owner, Ann Elizabeth Isham. She climbed out of a lifeboat after being informed that her dog was too big to join her and returned to the ship's kennel. A few days after the sinking, her body was found by a recovery ship, clutching her beloved canine.
The Titanic's four-footed passengers are included in a new exhibition about Philadelphia families aboard the Titanic at the Widener University Art Gallery in Chester, Pennsylvania.


Savings will need to be found in state government spending in order to achieve tax cuts in the near future, according to Lt. Gov.
It's good that they're having the discussion about what we ought to do. I think a lot of good ideas will come out of it. The degree to which we can lower taxes will depend in large part on how much savings we can find. The savings are the key. What you're doing then is you're creating a government that runs better but costs less to run.
For an example of tax reform gone wrong, one need look no further than Kansas's recent attempt at tax reform that featured tax cuts (good!) but no reduced spending (bad!). Kansas also never got around to eliminating loopholes in the tax code. If tax reform and relief is going to happen in Arkansas, it won't be through legislators emulating the Kansas model.
The way you get to that and have the flexibility to lower taxes, rearrange taxes and do all that the way you really want to do it…the way you get there is you've got to find savings. If government is spending what government is taking in, then there's no surplus money to lower taxes with. Transformation is the key that unlocks the door to tax reform, highways and infrastructure…to whatever it is that you think money should be going to. We're spending extra money to do things the old way.
While there's a lot of work left to do on this front, there has been progress made by state agency heads in recent years. Many state agencies have found ways to root out inefficiencies and reduce staffing while meeting their obligations to the public. This has led to significant taxpayer savings. For more on this topic, read our previous four stories about these efforts.