A new OIE guide to better surveillance and detection of health risks related to animals
The Guide is intended to help them implement and evaluate the terrestrial animal disease surveillance systems in their countries.
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New ZnO presentations can be used at lower concentrations in weanling diets
Low concentrations of commercial potentiated ZnO is effective in against of ETEC-challenged weaning pigs.
Canada: Streptococcus suis remains most commonly reported swine disease problem
Streptococcus suis, a bacterial infection, that primarily affects baby pigs to about eight to ten weeks old, continues to be the most common problem.
European Union: health requirements for Trichinella in the model veterinary certificate for imports
The Decision 2014/759/EU amending Annex III to Decision 2007/777/EC as regards animal health requirements for Trichinella in the model veterinary certificate for imports into the Union of certain meat products derived from domestic porcine animals.
United States: outbreaks of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella require urgent USDA action
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to declare four antibiotic-resistant strains of Salmonella as adulterants under federal law.
Herd-level risk factors for the seropositivity to Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
Farms that use living animals for the exposure to gilts during the acclimatization and farms that had increased number of weaned piglets per sow and year were less likely to test positive for M. hyopneumoniae and less likely to develop clinical symptoms of EP in fattening pigs.
European Union: new specific rules on official controls for Trichinella in meat
The OJEU has published Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1114/2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 2075/2005 laying down specific rules on official controls for Trichinella in meat.
Highly Pathogenic PRRS (HP-PRRS) in Asia
A lot of work needs to be done for controlling HP-PRRS completely. The implementation of proper regional control and eradication programs against PRRS is necessary in China and the Asian countries. Meanwhile, the increasing diversity of the PRRSV should be taken into consideration for developing more effective and safe vaccines.
French network for the surveillance of influenza viruses in pigs (Résavip)
From 2011 to 2013, the French network for the surveillance of influenza viruses in pigs (Résavip) has made it possible to conduct 629 visits in 476 farms.
US: The cost of the foodborne illnesses during 2013
The Economic Research Service (ERS) of the USDA has announced new data about the estimated costs of the main foodborne illnesses cases recorded in US in 2013.
Clinical case: PEDv recurrence
In May 2013 a sow farm in Indiana (USA) broke with PEDv. In mid March 2014, scour were observed in the onsite nursery and finisher. In the subsequent week, PEDv was diagnosed of the same strain (99.9 % homology) and the virus moved into the farrowing house.
Canada: Alberta pig handling facility tests positive for SDC
This environmental sample was not taken from a farm or a sick animal.
Effect of feed restriction on performance and nutrient metabolism in pigs co-infected with M. hyo and SIV
Altogether, these results indicate that modifying feeding practices could help to prepare animals to overcome an influenza infection.
Denmark: new increase in antimicrobial use in animals
Antimicrobial consumption in pigs measured in doses has increased in all three age groups.
Antimicrobial resistance genes of Staphylococcus aureus from pork
A total of 152 pork samples were collected in markets and supermarkets in Ho Chi Minh City. Antimicrobial susceptibility of the isolates to antimicrobial agents was determined.
Detection of enteric pathogens in newborn piglets (2/2)
The main aspect that cannot be forgotten is the complete approach necessary to evaluate all possibilities. In that sense, samples have to be collected and tested to all possible agents that might cause diarrhea.