Korea recognised free from FMD with vaccination
In the 82nd Session of the OIE the Republic of Korea was recognised free from FMD with vaccination.
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Russia: more cases of Foot and mouth disease in pigs
The affected animals were detected in a farm located 7 km from "Merci-Trade" (the FMD outbreak notified to the OIE on 21 May 2014).
Russia confirms an outbreak of FMD in pigs
Evgeny Nepoklonov, Chief of the Rosselkhoznadzor has informed the OIE about a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting pigs, with 4070 cases.
FAO: the Andean countries are just one step away from eradicating the foot-and-mouth disease
The FAO's project that supported the efforts of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru for eradicating the foot-and-mouth disease ends with a success.
China: new outbreak of FMD
On April 18, Dr Zhang Zhongqui, from the China Animal Disease Control Centre, informed OIE about an outbreak of Foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Jiangxi.
Transmission of swine pathogens: a practical perspective
Pathogens that are transmitted mostly through direct, pig to pig, contact are generally contained with today’s biosecurity programs and pig flow strategies. However, pathogens using multiple routes of transmission seem to evade standard biosecurity programs.
Thailand to pursue FMD-free zone approval in 2015
Zone 2 covers seven provinces in the eastern region including Chachoengsao and Chonburi where many pig farms are located.
North Korea confirms outbreaks of Foot and mouth disease
The outbreak reported by veterinary authorities of Korea is located in a pig factory in Dokdong-ri (Sadong).
South Africa: restoration of "FMD free zone where vaccination is not practised"
Scientific Commission concluded that the zone in South Africa fulfils the requirements of the Terrestrial Code to regain its status of “ FMD free zone where vaccination is not practised” with effect from 14 February 2014.
Impact of foot-and-mouth disease on pork and chicken prices in Central Luzon, Philippines
Over the long term, the price margins of pork traders were more severely affected in contrast to that of the other traders’ profits.
China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia discuss FMD control
The Workshop on Prevention and Control of Foot and Mouth Disease was held in Lanzhou on Nov.12th, 2013.
EuFMD e-learning will contribute to FMD preparedness
EuFMD (The European Commission for the control of Foot-and-Mouth disease) has developed a new e-learning capacity which will substantially increase the reach and depth of the training programme.
Paraguay: restoration of "FMD free zone where vaccination is practised" status for two zones
Two zones in Paraguay fulfil the requirements of the Terrestrial Code to regain their status with effect from 1 November 2013 of “ FMD free zone where vaccination is practised”.
Clinical case: FMD in a pig farm
On the finisher sites, the farmer noticed that the growing pigs in all the farm sheds had become dull and lame.