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.
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.
Adenovirus-vectored vaccine confers protection against FMDV O1 Manisa in swine
Recombinant Ad5-O1Man is an effective, safe and cross-reacting vaccine that could potentially be used preventively and in outbreak situations, to control FMDV O Mya-98 lineage in swine.
Antibiotic Use In Swine Production - Where Is It At And Where Is It Going?
Antibiotic Use In Swine Production - Where Is It At And Where Is It Going? - Dr. Peter Davies, from the 2016 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 17-20, 2016, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
First meeting of G20 Health Ministers in Berlin
Held under the banner of “Together Today for a Healthy Tomorrow – Joint Commitment for Shaping Global Health”, the two-day meeting focused on combating global health hazards.
More PEDv cases in Canada
Manitoba has confirmed two new PEDv cases.
China: 15° CAHE (China Animal Husbandry Expo)
China Animal Husbandry Expo, known as CAHE, is the largest livestock show in Asia. In 2017, CAHE attracted 161 655 visitors and 1 200 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions.