Belgium: wild boar meat contamination with Trichinella spiralis
The Belgian Food Chain Safety Agency (AFSCA) has reported that the presence of Trichinella spiralis in wild boar meat is being studied.
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Dominican Republic: Agriculture states that the country is Classical Swine Fever-free
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Ángel Estévez, reported that in 2015 the Dominican Republic could be declared CSF-free.
European Union: extending the period of application of the protection measures in relation to PED
In light of the EFSA opinion and of the evolution in the disease situation, the protection measures established by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 750/2014 should be prolonged until the end of October 2015.
Finland: wild boar population to be culled
The culling is being carried out in an effort to prevent the spread of African swine fever virus from Russia into Finland.
South Korea: foot and mouth disease in pigs
The veterinary authorities of South Korea have confirmed the presence of FMD in 30 pigs.
The Dreaded Ps of Pork Production - PRRS and PEDV
Dr. Pete Lasley, Murphy Brown of Missouri, LLC, from the 2014 Missouri Pork Expo, February 11-12, 2014, Columbia, MO, USA.
Argentina confirms the presence of transmissible gastroenteritis
Up to now, TGE had not been detected in Argentina, so it was considered an exotic disease.
Clinical case: Food poisoning by alkaloids in fattening pigs
We are called because of sudden deaths in several integrated fattening farms.
Chile strengthens the measures to avoid the entrance of porcine epidemic diarrhoea
To avoid the entrance of the disease in Chile from Peru (affected country), the SAG is implementing several measures.
China: FMD outbreak affecting pigs
The focus is located Sizhao (Dongtai, Dongdai, Jiangsu), with 34 susceptible animals and 4 cases.
China and EU share latest thinking on diagnostics and vaccination for improved disease control
The event aims to coordinate research on animal disease control between the EU and China through the organization of events, webinars, study visits, exchanges and a virtual platform.
Effects of ambient temperature on energy and nitrogen utilization in lipopolysaccharide-challenged growing pigs
In conclusion, our study confirms that high temperature reduces feed intake, growth performance, and HP.
Italy: new ASF eradication plan in Sardinia
The extraordinary action plan will count on the active collaboration of Dr. José Manuel Sánchez-Vizcaíno, from the Veterinary Health Surveillance Centre (VISAVET, Complutense University of Madrid).
Detection and diagnosis of Influenza A virus infection and clinical disease in swine
As the Influenza A virus ecology has become more complex due to viral reassortment and mutation, so have the sample types and diagnostic tests available for detecting or diagnosing influenza infections in swine.
MRSA and Danish pig production
To limit the transmission of MRSA CC398 it is therefore crucial that everyone working on pig farms are aware of their responsibility in this regard.
United States: PIN Tag Deadline is January 1, 2015
As of Jan. 1, 2015, individual identification of breeding stock headed to harvest will transition from backtags to the use of official, USDA-approved eartags.