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Human cases of campylobacteriosis decreased slightly in 2012 for the first time in five years, but campylobacteriosis remains the most commonly reported zoonotic disease.

The outbreak reported by veterinary authorities of Korea is located in a pig factory in Dokdong-ri (Sadong).

Decision 2014/100/EU shall apply until 14 March 2014.

It is appropriate to limit the obligation to clean and disinfect trucks only to those trucks transporting live animals.

Scientific Commission concluded that the zone in South Africa fulfils the requirements of the Terrestrial Code to regain its status of “ FMD free zone where vaccination is not practised” with effect from 14 February 2014.

This is the first time that African swine fever is identified in the history of the country.

Protective measures relating to African swine fever in Lithuania are extended until April 30.

The market price of a single young pig has skyrocketed from the regular NT$900 to NT$1,400.

There have been multiple reports of PCR positive feed samples associated with PED outbreaks. To date, none of these feed samples have been found to be infective.

The new virus has been designated as Swine DeltaCoronavirus (SDCV).

The Commission adopted a proposal for legislation aimed at streamlining existing zootechnical rules - currently covered by numerous legal acts, into a single Regulation.

Effective February 7, 2014, a certificate of veterinary inspection accompanying non-commercial hogs entering Texas (and February 10 in Oklahoma).

New legislation to tackle outbreaks of animal diseases, such as African swine fever, more effectively, restrict the introduction of dangerous new pests and enable the EU to act quickly but responsibly in emergencies was adopted by the agriculture committee in two separate votes on Tuesday.

Apart from the previously announced two positive cases no more infection of the dangerous contagious disease was detected.

The most probable source of the virus in the farm «L’vov A.L.» is the breeding factory «Lasarevskoye», Tul’skaya Oblast.