APHIS proposes to recognize Mexico as free of Classical Swine Fever
This newly proposed action would relieve CSF-specific restrictions on the importation of pork and pork products from Mexico.
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APHIS announces Malta’s status for certain swine diseases
After a thorough evaluation, APHIS determined that the surveillance, prevention, and control measures implemented by the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Malta are sufficient to minimize the risk of introducing these diseases into the United States. View the determination here.
Efficacy evaluation of the C-strain-based vaccines against the subgenotype 2.1d classical swine fever virus emerging in China
Here we analyzed the molecular variations and antigenic differences among the C-strain-based commercial vaccines of different origins from different manufacturers in China, and reevaluated the vaccines against the emerging subgenotype 2.1d strain of CSFV.
Inspection of Russian establishments by Japanese experts
Japanese competent authority will consider the possibility of beef and pork export from the Russian Federation to Japan in case of favorable visit results.
The WOAH handed Colombia the certificate that states that its main pig producing area is CSF-free.
The departments that have been declared free of CSF hold more than 70% of the technified pig production in Colombia.
Paraguay free of CSF and free of foot-and-mouth disease with vaccination
With the participation of representatives of the pig sector, the certifications were received by the delegation that attended the OIE meeting.
The CReSA has been appointed as Reference Laboratory for CSF
In this General Session, representatives of the 180 member countries of the WOAH and observers of the international organisations with which the WOAH has signed official agreements (FAO, WHO, World Bank…) have participated.
New official disease status recognised by the OIE
The World Assembly of OIE Delegates distributed 17 certificates for official disease status recognition.
Brazil will set the rules for compartmentalisation in pigs
The system is planned to be adopted in a year and a half at the most, and it will be voluntary.
Colombia: the main pig producing region could be declared free of CSF
The WOAH's Scientific Commission for Animal Diseases recommended that the region is declared free of CSF during the WOAH's general meeting next May.
WOAH audit in the pig producing areas of Colombia
In the regions of Caldas, Quindío, Antioquia, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, the north area of Cauca, Chocó; and the municipality of Cajamarca, in Tolima, we can find more than 70% of the Colombian technified pig production.
Brazil will implement compartimentalisation in pig production
Compartimentalisation eliminates the geographical aspect, because each farm is a disease-free entity, and in case of a disease outbreak in a state or region, it facilitates the maintenance of exports.
Animal health cooperation agreement between Colombia and the USA
The ICA from Colombia and the CEEZAD from the USA will sign an animal health cooperation agreement.
Bulgaria will be able to export live pigs to the EU again
After a ban of 10 years, Bulgaria will be able to export live pigs to the EU again, according to the information provided by the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency
ASF in Russia: more cases and in more areas
So far this year, with a significant increase in the number of outbreaks as of June, the total outbreaks amount 251, with 194 affecting domestic pigs and 57 in wild boars.
Canada opens its market to Mexican pork meat
Canada has recognized Mexico as free of CSF, thus opening a new destination for exports of Mexican pork meat.