EU: Veterinary drug residues, compliance still high
The EU showed 99.7% compliance with safety standards for residues of veterinary medicines and contaminants in animals and animal-derived food according to EFSA’s latest report.
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COVID-19: more flexible controls for the food industry
Having regard that the ongoing crisis related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) represents an exceptional and unprecedented challenge for the capacity of Member States to fully conduct official controls and other official activities in accordance with EU legislation, the EU has published the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/466.
ASF China: 10 government regulations to end the battle
The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture is cracking down on regulations to put an end to the country's fight against ASF.
Romania: ASF drives swine herd to new low
African swine fever continues to negatively affect both backyard and commercial hog holdings in Romania. High pork prices in the EU curbed pork meat and live-piglet imports in Romania during the latter half of 2019.
COVID-19 USA: FDA helps facilitate veterinary telemedicine
The FDA is temporarily not requiring veterinarians to physically examine animals, which is normally required for prescribing extralabel drug use.
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NewsCOVID-19: Veterinary medicines are considered essential goods
The communication on the implementation of "green lanes" states that veterinary medicines are essential goods.
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Ceva Animal Health unveils new global headquarters: a strategic ..China: Slowly but surely recovering?
Pig herds are recovering, and outbreaks of African swine fever are slowing down. When will China fully recover it's pig production?
COVID-19 USA: Assurance about food safety and supply
Frank Yiannas, from the FDA assures that the nation’s food and feed supply is safe and secure despite the pandemic.
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NewsPoland: first ASF outbreak on commercial farm in the west of the country
Over 20,000 commercial pigs were affected in the west of the country, the first domestic outbreak in 2020.
China's livestock sector resumes business
China's livestock product and slaughtering sectors have basically resumed work and production as containment of the COVID-19 outbreak is improving in the country, according to the country's agricultural ministry.
Current ASF situation in Belgium
Since September 13, 2018, almost 5,000 wild boar have been tested in the Walloon Region, of which 832 were found ASF positive.
OIE: Covid-19 and veterinary activities designated as essential
OIE and WVA highlight the specific veterinary activities which are key to ensure a continuum in food safety, disease prevention and emergency management.
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NewsCOVID-19: Commission launches European team of scientific experts
The European Commission launched an advisory panel on COVID-19 composed of epidemiologists and virologists from different Member States to formulate EU guidelines on science-based and coordinated risk management measures.
EFSA goes Spanish
EFSA’s website is now available in Spanish, one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
China: ASF detected in smuggled pigs
Pigs illegally transported in Sichuan were found to be postive for African swine fever.
Brazil increases the use of canine teams in airports to detect products of animal origin
The purpose of the dog team is to prevent the entry of African swine fever, among other diseases and plagues that can affect agribusinesses.
EU: Interactive tool to explore antimicrobial resistance data
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has just updated the interactive tool for viewing antimicrobial resistance data for 2018.
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NewsCoronavirus: no evidence that food is a source or transmission route
There is currently no evidence that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the virus.
African Swine Fever
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
U.S. announces ASF action plan
The USDA announced additional measures to control and eradicate African Swine Fever (ASF) if the virus is ever detected in the U.S.
Antimicrobial resistance in the EU - some encouraging trends
Salmonella and Campylobacter are becoming increasingly resistant to the antibiotic ciprofloxacin, but there has been positive development in food-producing animals.
ASF Vietnam: How to predict the future without knowing how many sows were destroyed?
Over 5.9 million pigs have been destroyed in Vietnam due to ASF, but the number of sows killed is unknown. IPSARD created two simulation scenarios to help predict the implications.
EC: progress report on Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan
The European Commission published its 4th progress report on the implementation of the European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance, which was adopted in June 2017.
Philippines: national task force created to combat ASF
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order creating a national task force to prevent the entry, contain, and control animal-borne diseases such as African swine fever (ASF) following the sharp rise in the number of cases nationwide.
Russia introduces a unified animal identification system
Russain authorities met with the OIE to discuss compliance with OIE standards, the epizootic welfare of the country, and the safety of livestock products.