Airborne transmission of PED virus and effect of EPI system on decreasing airborne swine viruses
Results from our study indicate for the first time, that PEDV can be found in the air and that suspended airborne particles can be infectious.
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Chile is very close to being declared free of Classical Swine fever
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) recommended that Chile be declared a country free of Classical Swine Fever (CSF).
United States: PEDv Confirmed in Georgia
Results from two samples from pigs at the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show held February 18-21, 2015 tested positive for PEDv.
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NewsNorway: three new LA-MRSA-positive farms
The Norwegian Veterinary Institute has reported on the detection of three new LA-MRSA-positive farms.
Brazil: advances in the recognition of RS and SC as free of CSF
The Brazilian states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina are close to achieving the recognition of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) free areas by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE.)
PEDv: When An Outbreak Occurs, What Next?
Thoughts on lucky lessons of PEDv: Dr. Paul Sundberg talks about working on our preparedness.
FAO: Fight against brucellosis moves from strategy to action in Georgia
Georgia stepped up its effort to keep the country’s roughly 1.2 million cattle and nearly one million sheep, goats, and pigs as healthy and productive as possible.
Colombia: the ICA invests some $6,300 million to support agriculture and livestock health
The ICA invested almost $6,300 million in inspection, surveillance and control activities to strengthen the livestock and agricultural species' health.
European Union: Salmonella and Campylobacter show significant levels of resistance to common antimicrobials
Multi-drug resistant isolates of Salmonella continue to spread across Europe. Also, high resistance to the antimicrobial ciprofloxacin in Campylobacter isolates has been reported in some Member States.
Long-distance airborne transport of infectious PRRSV and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
Surrounding holdings with high hedge fences reduces the risk of airborne transmission.
Argentina: increased epidemiological surveillance against trichinosis
The National Animal Health and Agri-food Quality Service (SENASA) promotes, in municipalities of Buenos Aires Province, to reinforce surveillance against trichinosis.
Control and elimination of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
Today, nearly all genetic suppliers of replacement breeding stock in North America are free of M.hyo.
Denmark: New name for the Knowledge Centre for Agriculture
SEGES is the merger of the former Knowledge Centre for Agriculture and the Danish Pig Research Centre, effective as per 1 January 2015.
Denmark: drop in sow mortality
Sow mortality in Denmark dropped in 2014, going from 12.7% in 2013 to 11.9%.
Colombia confirms CSF in Santa Marta
After the confirmation of the presence of CSF in Santa Marta, the ICA has started the established protocols for the control and eradication of this disease.
United States: Funding for Food and Agriculture Research, Education, and Extension
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of more than $160 million in funding for research, education, and extension projects.