ASF: 9 countries cancel Belgian pork imports
Nine countries have cancelled their Belgian pork imports aftter the detection of five African swine fever positive cases in wild boars.
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Belgium confirms the ninth case of ASF
So far, 9 cases of African swine fever have been confirmed in the region of Etalle, in the province of Luxembourg.
Investing in biosecurity: a key step to curb the spread of animal diseases
Animal diseases, such as avian influenza or African swine fever, know no borders and can continually affect new areas. Reducing the risk is possible through the implementation of procedures designed to avoid the introduction and spread of pathogens in animal populations.
OIE - Investing in biosecurity: a key step to curb the spread of animal diseases
Animal diseases, such as avian influenza or African swine fever, know no borders and can continually affect new areas. Reducing the risk is possible through the implementation of procedures designed to avoid the introduction and spread of pathogens in animal populations.
Romania confirms ASF in Dimbovitam
Affected animals have been detected in the center of the country.
A revival for comparative and veterinary immunology
Under the leadership of Pirbright’s Dr Elma Tchilian the Comparative and Veterinary Immunology Group (CVIG) has been revived and is actively engaging in opportunities to showcase the research of its members and bring knowledge of comparative and veterinary immunology to a wider audience.
Denmark will control the use of zinc on pig farms
The monitoring will be carried out on some 200 farms where zinc has been prescribed in the last 6 months.
Survival of African Swine Fever virus in excretions from pigs
Survival of African Swine Fever virus in excretions from pigs experimentally infected with the Georgia 2007/1 isolate.
CSF in Japan: new case in a wild boar
A dead wild boar confirmed positive to CSF was found within the 10km radius from the affected farm.
ASF in China spreads to a new province
African swine fever has now been detected in the province of Inner Mongolia.
UK: FSA report on levels of AMR in retail pork
A systematic review of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the food chain by the Food Standards Agency (2016) concluded that there was a lack of data on AMR prevalence in British-produced food, leading to difficulty in monitoring trends or producing risk assessments for the exposure of consumers.
19th International Symposium of World Association of the Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians and OIE Seminar
Last week, The 19th International Symposium of World Association of the Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians and OIE Seminar (19th ISWAVLD 2019) Press Conference event held on Wednesday 12th September, 2018 (13.00-15.30 hrs.) at MR 220, BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand during Thailand LAB INTERNATIONAL 2018.
Superbugs: MEPs advocate further measures to curb use of antibiotics
The growing threat posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria can only be tackled through a “One Health” approach, MEPs said on Wednesday.
Belgium confirms an outbreak of ASF
Two wild boar carrying the African swine fever virus have been detected in the commune of Etalle.
Tail biting outbreaks: strategies to minimize the problem and on-going preventative measures
The authors share their strategies in the face of tail biting outbreaks as well as on-going preventative measures.
International: a long term affair
This success is thanks to long-term investment in innovation, farm visits and meticulous hosting.