Malaysia: No antibiotic in animal feed soon
“This is the first step towards prohibiting the use of antibiotics considered critical for humans”.
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Myanmar suspends pork imports on threat of African swine fever
Although ASF has yet to reach Myanmar, which imports pigs and pork from China for local consumption, the government is raising efforts to curb the illegal trade of pork.
Japan confirms 48 new CSF outbreaks
All the outbreaks are located in the province of Gifu and affect both wild boars and domestic pigs
Vaccination of 1-day-old pigs with a PRRSV modified live attenuated virus vaccine is able to overcome maternal immunity
The efficacy of the attenuated PRRSV-1 vaccine in 1-day-old pigs seropositive to PRRSV prior to a PRRSV-1 challenge was demonstrated by improvement of clinical, virological and immunological variables.
US: Declaring farm visits in ASF positive countries to customs
When returning to the United States after visiting a farm or being in contact with animals in a country with ASF or any other foreign animal disease, you should declare this information to US Customs and Border Patrol.
Iowa State University to lead research to increase pig survivability
A research project led by the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University seeks to increase pork producers’ profits by improving the survivability of their animals.
Shaanxi, new province affected by ASF in China
So far, there are 21 provinces affected by this disease.
ASF skews the Chinese pig market
The prices along the vast an heterogeneous Chinese geography have undergone different evolutions.
MSD: 2019 High Quality Pork Ph.D. Award
One recent doctoral graduate will be awarded the opportunity to present their research at an upcoming MSD Animal Health High Quality Pork meeting in Asia, Europe or North America.
EFSA: update on the epidemiological situation of ASF
Early detection coupled with the application of measures such as quick removal of carcasses and intensive hunting in the specially designated hunting areas increases the probability of eradication.
ASF:Copa-Cogeca launches a series of conferences on biosecurity
Above all, farmers and those working on holdings need to fully understand how to correctly implement the necessary measures.
PCR limitations in PRRS diagnostics
PCR can detect the virus in virtually any material but, does it mean the sample contains the virus and it is infectious? Is any PCR test valid for any strain?
ASF Belgium: revision of the infected areas
The provisional infected area was revised on November 23rd and replaced for 2 different areas.
Barr, Smith join Pharmgate Animal Health
Addition adds swine market and technical experience to team.
ASF found in sausage brought into Thailand
Sausages brought by a traveler from Chengdu province in China.
Mexico will strengthen animal health and welfare
The SENASICA has launched the “Authorised Responsible Veterinarian” course.