EU challenges Russia in the WTO over pork import ban
The EU today launched a case in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against the Russian ban on imports of pigs, fresh pork and certain pig products from the EU.
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Japanese gov’t orders strict measures against deadly pig virus
Since the virus was detected in October 2013 – the first time in seven years within Japan – the virus has already spread to 18 of Japan’s prefectures, killing over 39,000 piglets as of April 2.
EFSA updates scientific advice on African swine fever
The risk that African swine fever is endemic in Georgia, Armenia and Russian Federation has increased from moderate to high since 2010.
China tightens restrictions on imports of U.S. hogs
China, the world's largest consumer of pork, has asked the USDA to conduct testing and provide certification that live hogs come from herds that are free of porcine epidemic diarrhea, or PED, virus.
United States: downward trend in PEDv positive case submissions
Last week’s number down to 270. This maintains the general downward trend in positive case submissions.
Russia: new restrictions, now on importation of finished pork products from Lithuanian and Polish plants
From April 7, 2014 temporary restrictions on importation of finished pork products from the plants of the Republic of Lithuania and Republic of Poland into the Russian Federation are being imposed.
European Union: control measures relating to African swine fever
The European Commission has established control measures relating to African swine fever in Poland, Lithuania and Sardinia (Italy) by Commission Implementing Decision 2014/178.
Switzerland: a new PRRS outbreak detected
Last 25th March the virus was detected in 15 animals on a farm with fattening pigs that had had contact with the infected farm in Lucerne.
Lithuania officially brucellosis-free
Following evaluation of the documentation submitted by Lithuania, that Member-State should be declared officially brucellosis-free.
Colombia: the ICA eradicates the classical swine fever outbreak in El Cesar
After the implementation of the contingency plan in the department of El Cesar, the ICA has confirmed and verified that the disease has been controlled and eradicated.
EFSA: meat can be transported at temperatures higher than the current maximum
Meat can be transported at temperatures higher than the current maximum of 7°C without causing additional bacterial growth.
United States: phase out the use of medically important antimicrobials in food animals for food production purposes
FDA is encouraged by the response thus far and will continue to monitor ongoing participation and provide public updates on a periodic basis.
Modelling PCV2 course of infection in a farrow-to-finish farm
Reducing piglets mingling in farrowing and nursery facilities was found to delay the infectious process leading to a lower number of early infections. Clustering piglets by litter in small units after weaning also decreased significantly the probability of early infection.
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae: Dynamics of Immunity and Physiology
The interaction between M. hyopneumoniae and its host make M. hyopneumoniae one of the most important contributors to porcine respiratory disease.
In vitro and ex vivo analyses of co-infections with SIV and PRRSv
This study is the first to show an impact of PRRSV/SIV co-infection and superinfections in the cellular and tissue immune response at the molecular level.
Working meeting with BRICS representatives
The negotiations were considered constructive and the parties believed it was reasonable to coordinate their positions on veterinary and phytosanitary trade measures.