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First PCV-2 / Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae vaccine combination registered in the European Union

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The EU Commission has approved the simultaneous use of the pig vaccines Ingelvac CircoFLEX^® and Ingelvac MycoFLEX^® in the European Union. Boehringer Ingelheim will market this unique vaccine concept under the name FLEXcombo^®.

Metacam^® for pigs now also available as oral suspension

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Boehringer Ingelheim’s market leading Animal Health medication Metacam® (active ingredient: Meloxicam) obtained EU wide marketing authorization as an oral suspension in a concentration of 15 mg/ml for use in pigs.

Philippines - Alcala is New Department of Agriculture Chief

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Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala receives from outgoing Agri chief Bernie G. Fondevilla the Department of Agriculture (DA) flag symbolizing the turnover of leadership and responsibility of overseeing the development and modernization of the Philippine agriculture and fishery sectors, during simple ceremonies held at the DA Central Office, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City, Monday, July 5, 2010.
source: www.da.gov.ph

France – “ANSES” is officially established

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On July 1 the French National Agency on Food Safety, Environment, and Workplace Security (ANSES, by it’s French acronym) was established, as a result of the merging of the Food Safety Security Agency (AFFSA) and the Agency for Workplace and Environmental Safety. (AFSSET).
source: agriculture.gouv.fr

Slovenia, Poland and Spain get Aujesky's upgrade

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EU veterinary experts have decided to upgrade the health status of several member states.

the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCOFCAH) agreed to declare Slovenia an Aujesky-free member state, while Poland and Spain were also upgraded to a regime of "special trade rules" aimed at consolidating progress made to date.
source: www.agra-net.com