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PRRS around the World

Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) around the World – What’s new regarding Global cross‐protection against PRRS - Dr. PH Rathkjen, Boehringer Ingelheim, from the 2016 North American PRRS Symposium, December 3‐4, 2016, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

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Emergence of a novel highly pathogenic PRRSV in China

This study showed that the novel variant PRRSV was HP-PRRSV, and it is therefore critical to monitor PRRSV evolution in China and develop a method for controlling PRRS.

United Kingdom: Colistin use in pig sector falls by over 70%

New figures collated by the British pig industry and released by RUMA indicate use of Colistin, an antibiotic of last resort which treats a number of bacterial infections in both humans and animals, fell significantly in the sector during 2016.

Canada confirms more cases of PEDV

There are currently 20 confirmed cases of the disease in Manitoba since its detection in 2014.

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.

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Evaluation of biosecurity measures to prevent indirect transmission of PEDv

PEDV transmission through contaminated PPE occurs rapidly under modeled conditions. Biosecurity procedures are recommended.

Antibiotic consumption in livestock in The Netherlands

The Dutch Veterinary Drugs Authority (SDa) has presented the report on the use of drugs in livestock in 2016.

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.

Improving animal health data collection through the OIE’s renovated system WAHIS+

WAHIS, the OIE’s World Animal Health Information System is being renovated to meet new sanitary challenges and to be prepared to future demands.

Antimicrobial potential of bacteriocins in swine production

This review provides an update on bacteriocins and their potential for use in the swine industry.

OIE: New and amended international standards and guidelines

Several chapters on various animal diseases were revised, including PRRS and Salmonella.

EFSA launched interactive storymaps on vector-borne diseases

The storymaps have been developed as part of a scientific opinion that will support risk managers to prioritise control measures.

Hepatitis E virus infection response

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Importance of Hepatitis E virus in pigs

As the risk of HEV exposure appears to rise in the human population an opportunity for production and certification of HEV free meat products, especially pork, is emerging.

New official disease status recognised by the OIE

The World Assembly of OIE Delegates distributed 17 certificates for official disease status recognition.

Poland: new regions free of Aujeszky's disease

The Commission has published a new Decision amending the disease-free status of Aujeszky's disease in certain regions of Poland.