Swine news - Pig health

Montenegro reports the first occurrence of ASF in the country, found in wild boar.

The Mexico-U.S. Commission for Prevention of Foot and Mouth Disease and Other Animal Exotic Diseases (CPA) reaffirmed its commitment to maintain its technical-scientific partnership to reduce the risk of entry and spread of pests and diseases that could endanger livestock in the North American region.

To facilitate the safe import of livestock products into the country and reduce inspection time by up to 80%, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is working to extend the use of the Animal Health Quality Password for reliable import users.

The new public geostatistical information tool facilitates strategic decision-making and benefits the country's agricultural and livestock health.

African swine fever virus genotype 2 in Sardinia resolved.

Sick pigs will no longer be required to be sampled for ASF. Belgium has not had any infected animals since 2020.

After controlling African swine fever and hog cholera, Negros Occidental Province is set to commence hog restocking in the second quarter of this year.

The outbreak occurred on a pig farm in Rangamati.

Lang Son province has had 10/11 districts and cities record outbreaks of African swine fever in 2023. Local authorities and specialized agencies have deployed measures to prevent and control the epidemic but so far it has not been possible.

The objective is to provide guidance on the tools available for the prevention, control, and eradication of ASF in the European Union.

Campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis were the most frequently reported zoonotic diseases in humans in 2022, although the number of cases was lower than during the pre-pandemic years.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine published the 2022 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in Food-Producing Animals.

European countries have substantially reduced sales of veterinary antibiotics, which translates into a lower risk of bacteria becoming resistant in people and animals.

The fifth stage of the campaign continues until December 12, with vaccinators visiting properties throughout the state.

Several restrictions have been removed in the newly defined outer area.

The aim is to combat the overpopulation of wild boar, an exotic, invasive species with no natural predators, which has caused damage to farming.

Italy leads European countries in decreasing the use of antimicrobials.

The outbreak occurred on a backyard farm. The state of Piauí is not part of the CSF-free zone.

South Korea only allows pork and beef from Areas Free of Foot-and-Mouth Disease without Vaccination.

ASF cases have been increasing since the beginning of August and are expected to continue in the near future.

In light of outbreaks of African swine fever in Sweden, Norway is aiming to eradicate its wild boar population as a prevention measure.

At the European level, Spain is the leading country in reducing the consumption of veterinary antibiotics and the third country in human health.

The "Écoantibio 3" plan (2023-2028) will continue the positive momentum and build on the good results achieved over the last 10 years.

The Prime Minister has issued an official statement requesting a focus on the implementation of measures to prevent and control ASF.