Swine news - Pig health

To rely less on imported vaccines, the Federal Animal Health Center is increasing its production capacity for swine, poultry, and cattle vaccines.

The Australian Government will invest $69 million to control the spread of the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).

The main goal of the program is to develop and implement an African Swine Fever (ASF)-Classical Swine Fever (CSF) Monitored Certification Program.

To strengthen detection capabilities and enhance outbreak preparedness for ASF and CSF, USDA has made a surveillance dashboard available.

In the European Union, veterinary drug residues in animal products continue to decrease according to the EFSA report.

Japanese encephalitis virus was confirmed on eight piggeries with a total of 147,775 susceptible animals.

The scientific advice on the designation of antimicrobials or groups of antimicrobials reserved for treatment of certain infections in humans has been released by EMA and the European Commission.

According to data published by the ADNS annual report, ASF cases are on the rise in the EU.

Culling begins in the infected area this week.

The total number of African swine fever cases rises to 46, all in the area declared an "infected zone"

This agreement will strengthen epidemiological surveillance efforts to prevent the entry of swine diseases, such as African swine fever (ASF).

In Brazil, the production of raw materials is expected to increase by 5% this 2021/2022 season compared to the previous year. Corn is expected to increase significantly, but soybeans will likely decrease compared to the previous season.

With the new location of the fence, the authorities are responding to the discovery of injured and dead wild animals at the fence as a result of the flooding of the Oder River at the beginning of the year.

The Italian Council of Ministers has approved a decree-law with urgent measures to curb the spread of African swine fever in the territory.

Two projects aimed at ASF and PED prevention and control will protect animal health and ensure the international competitiveness of the Manitoba pork industry.

EFSA has launched an open consultation on the draft guidance methodology it will use for a series of scientific opinions on the welfare of farmed animals.

In 2021, total sales of animal drugs in Europe reached €7.4 billion.

The Institute's objective is to promote scientific and technological research and make it more accessible to small and medium-scale producers.

The Italian Council of Ministers has approved a decree providing aid to the swine industry with a budget of €50 million.

The uncontrolled, excessive use of antibiotics in livestock production leads to antibiotic resistance seriously threatening human health.

The new regulations stipulate the animal health, biosecurity, and welfare conditions with which pig farms must comply.

The Australian Government is investing in a new, national Biosecurity Training Centre.