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.
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Spain: vaccine against foot and mouth disease - a successful case of technology transfer
An innovative approach that combines multiple copies of the structural components (called epitopes) of the viruses that generate protective immunity in a single molecular platform.
Novel method makes FMD vaccine production safer
A virus DNA sequence that, if removed, makes the FMD virus harmless to animals, but still allows it to grow in cell culture.
CIS: common measures for Foot-and-Mouth disease control reviewed
The Set of Common CIS Member-Country Measures for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prevention and Control up to 2020 was discussed at the meeting of the Economic Commission held in the CIS office.
Kazakhstan and OIE signs for a cooperation agreement
Veterinary Services of Kazakhstan and Middle Asian countries together with OIE representatives will develop in particular a general strategy for foot and mouth disease control.
Russia: Yevgeny Nepoklonov reported FMD epidemic situation
In his report Yevgeny Nepoklonov emphasized the causes of FMD introduction to the RF territory and measures taken for the disease control.
Russia notifies new outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease
Evgeny Nepoklonov, Chief of the Russian Phytosanitary Federal Service (Rosselkhoznadzor) has informed the OIE about two new outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in Russia.
Foot-and-Mouth disease in Southeast Asia
FMDV serotypes O, A, and Asia 1 are endemic to countries in mainland Southeast Asia where regular outbreaks of FMD have been reported.
Australia: ABARES puts the cost of a large foot and mouth disease
A new report by ABARES puts the cost of a large foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Australia at more than $50 billion over 10 years.
Russia informs the OIE about new foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks
The outbreaks are located near the Chinese border.
The Economic Impacts of Foot and Mouth Disease – What are they, how big are they and where do they occur?
This paper estimates that annual impact of FMD in terms of visible production losses and vaccination in endemic regions alone amount to between US$6.5 and 21 billion.
Russia confirms a new outbreak of foot and mouth disease
The outbreak is near the state border of Russia and China.
ASF: Russia suggests replacing pig smallholders with another type of animal or crop production
Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich suggested instituting a ban on pig breeding and handling for all organisations regardless of the type of ownership, if they fail to comply with biological control requirements.
Russia: conference call on measures to fight African swine fever
Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich has held a conference call on measures to fight African swine fever and other highly dangerous human and animal diseases.
China:new outbreak of FMD in Tibet
The outbreak, located in Zhuxi (Bomi, Linzhi), affects cattle and swine, with 181 and 308 susceptible animals of which 51 and 21 cases.
Mongolia:first occurrence of serotype A of foot and mouth
According to the historical data available, this finding constitutes the first occurrence of serotype A of foot and mouth disease in this country.