OIE: technical factsheet on PEDV
The information presented in this technical factsheet reflects the epidemiological observations and research done on PEDV.
Page 198 of articles about health
Antibiotics used most commonly to treat animals in Europe
Respiratory and diarrhoeal conditions were mentioned most frequently (>60 per cent) for antibiotic prescribing in pigs.
Ireland: Tyndall and Teagasc form partnership to develop a SMART agri-food sector
The partnership will deliver economic impact by developing new ICT and production approaches that can be mapped onto the diverse requirements of agriculture.
Russia: ASF virus genome detected in products imported from one of Belarusian plants
In case new consignments contaminated with ASF materials are detected, additional protective measures can be taken.
Romania confirms an outbreak of Aujeszky
There are a total of 64 susceptible animals of which 9 cases.
Bridging WHO and OIE Tools to better control global health risks at the human-animal interface
More than 60% of human infectious diseases worldwide are caused by pathogens of zoonotic nature, transmitted by domestic or wild animals.
European Union: Commission approves acquisition of Novartis Animal Health division by Eli Lilly
The Commission therefore concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns.
WHO: first draft of a global action plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance published
WHO has published its first draft of a global action plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance.
Detection of enteric pathogens in newborn piglets (1/2)
The ideal sample for diagnostic of neonatal enteric pathogens is the submission of live piglets.
United States: antimicrobials sold or distributed in 2012 for use in food-producing animals
The total quantity of medically important antimicrobials sold or distributed for use in food-producing animals increased by 16 percent over the period 2009-2012.
Ireland: new Investigations Division in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
The new arrangement brings all investigation capability, both internal and external, into one Division
The presence of six potentially pathogenic viruses in pigs suffering from post-weaning multisystemic wasting syndrome
Co-infection with PRRSV enforces clinical signs of PMWS, the influence of other viral co-infections is not clear.
Canada: fifth on-farm case of porcine epidemic diarrhea
This farm is located outside the five-km buffer zone of two other farms where PED was confirmed last week.
Bacillus licheniformis and Sodium Butyrate in weanling pigs against Salmonella
Bacillus licheniformis and Sodium Butyrate may reduce the colonization of Salmonella in piglets.
Results of the 26th Conference of the OIE Regional Commission for Europe
The 26th Conference of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Regional Commission for Europe, attended by 53 Member Countries from the Region.
Risk factors for detecting influenza A virus in growing pigs
Possible modifications to farm type and pig flow should be considered when constructing IAV control and prevention strategies.