Germany: the veterinarians are worried for the ASF situation in the EU
The German Veterinary Association (Bundestieraerztekammer) has voted, unanimously, for the approval of a decision destined to avoid the entrance of dangerous animal diseases.
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FAO: Curbing the risks of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus
One of the main strategies for curbing the spread of emerging diseases is to stop the virus from being introduced into non-infected areas.
FAO project to prevent potential African swine fever incursion in China
With China relying heavily on the pork production industry and owning almost half the world’s domestic pig population, an incursion of ASF would have a catastrophic impact.
First report of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis in Black Alentejano pig
This work represents the first report of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis from caseous lymphadenitis lesions in Black Alentejano pig and alerts for the importance of the establishment of suitable control and sanitary management practices
PEDV - Research Update
Dr. Lisa Becton, National Pork Board, from the 2014 World Pork Expo, June 4-6, 2014, Des Moines, IA, USA.
European Union: Council took stock of the situation regarding African swine fever in the EU
Several ministers highlighted the need to avoid a further spread of the disease in the EU.
Canada: fifth on-farm PEDv investigation concludes that the swine premise was negative
The CVO has gathered sufficient evidence to conclude that the swine premise was negative for PEDv during the time period when the initial samples were submitted.
PCV2 vaccination reduces antibiotic consumption in swine production
The benefit on antibiotic use is particularly clear when herds are multicontaminated by pathogenic virus and bacteria, allowing also to maintain animal welfare and operational productivity, but a good immunity against PCV2 is effective also in high health status herds.
OIE: technical factsheet on PEDV
The information presented in this technical factsheet reflects the epidemiological observations and research done on PEDV.
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.