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NewsUkraine gains expertise in diagnosing African swine fever
In Kiev, FAO epidemiologists and livestock experts updated local lab technicians on the status of the contagious disease in Ukraine and Europe.
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Resistance to last-line antibiotics continues to cause concern in Europe
The percentage of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) showed a significant decreasing trend at EU/EEA level for the period 2010 to 2013, but the decrease was less pronounced compared to the previous four-year period.
Belarus' meat and dairy producers to toughen food safety control
The Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry noted that domestic companies should use the methods developed by the National Research Institute for Veterinary Virology and Microbiology of Russia.
OIE: 22nd Conference of the OIE Regional Commission for the Americas
The 22nd Conference of the World Organisation for Animal Health’s (OIE) Regional Commission for the Americas, which counts 29 Member Countries, was held in Guadalajara (Jalisco).
France: data on the sales of veterinary drugs that contain antibiotics in 2013
Between 2012 and 2013, the exposure to antibiotics fell by 6.6% in cattle, by 5.4% in fowl, by 4% in pigs and by 1.7% in pets.
Influenza surveillance in animals: what is our capacity to detect emerging influenza viruses with zoonotic potential?
A survey of national animal influenza surveillance programmes was conducted to assess the current capacity to detect influenza viruses with zoonotic potential in animals.
United Kingdom: Defra has confirmed a case of avian flu outbreak in a duck breeding farm in Yorkshire
According to NPA, pig producers should be aware that movement of pigs off holdings with poultry on them in no-movement zones is banned.
European Union: health requirements relating to Trichinella for intra-Union trade in domestic swine
Model health certificates for intra-Union trade in bovine animals and swine and the additional health requirements relating to Trichinella for intra-Union trade in domestic swine.
Mongolia confirms an outbreak of Classical Swine Fever
The Mongolian veterinary authorities have confirmed an outbreak of classical swine fever in Bayangol soum (Selenge).
Occurrence and severity of lung lesions in slaughter pigs vaccinated against M. hyo with different strategies
Comparing different vaccination strategies against M. hyopneumoniae indicates varying levels of protection. M. hyopneumoniae is still a major problem despite the widely applied vaccination.
Colombia: the pig producers will have to vaccinate against CSF to be able to move their animals
The Animal Health Documents for Internal Movements issuing system will not allow the issuing of the animal health document without the papers that prove the vaccination against CSF.
United Kingdom commits £20.5M to combat worldwide animal diseases
The programme aims to improve the health and well-being of animals, humans and the environment and, ultimately, enhance the lives of millions of people.
Poland/ Kazakhstan: Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of veterinary medicine
The Parties will develop cooperation in the field of veterinary medicine subject to the principles of equality and mutual benefit.
EuroPRRS launches a survey on the importance and control of the PRRSv
333 is pleased to present a PRRS survey from EuroPRRSnet aimed to veterinarians and pig producers. The prize for all the registered participants will be the immediate access to the results. The survey consists of 15 multiple choice questions and it can be filled in in less than ten minutes.
France: serological survey of ASF in the Corsican abattoirs
In total, 401 samples from almost 8,000 pigs slaughtered during the period of the survey were analysed.
United States: creation of Task Force on antibiotic resistance in production agriculture
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) announced the creation of the Task Force on Antibiotic Resistance in Production Agriculture.