Research view of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus
Dr. Bong Kyun Park explains his experience in Korea's outbreaks in recent years.
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United States: concerns about the possible role feed and/or feed ingredients in the transmission of PEDv
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.
United States: new, non‐PED Coronavirus detected in pigs with diarrhea
The new virus has been designated as Swine DeltaCoronavirus (SDCV).
European Union: Commission adopts proposal on zootechnics
The Commission adopted a proposal for legislation aimed at streamlining existing zootechnical rules - currently covered by numerous legal acts, into a single Regulation.
USA: PEDv-New requirements for non-commercial hogs entering Texas and Oklahoma
Effective February 7, 2014, a certificate of veterinary inspection accompanying non-commercial hogs entering Texas (and February 10 in Oklahoma).
Animal diseases and pests: MEPs call for stronger measures to boost food safety in the EU
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.
Lithuania: 1.5 thousand samples from hunted wild boars tested for ASF
Apart from the previously announced two positive cases no more infection of the dangerous contagious disease was detected.
Russia: new outbreak of African swine fever
The most probable source of the virus in the farm «L’vov A.L.» is the breeding factory «Lasarevskoye», Tul’skaya Oblast.
European Commission calls once more on the Russian Federation to engage in constructive talks on the issue of the Russian ban on EU pig exports
Latest scientific evidence shows that these two Lithuanian cases of ASF are linked to the unsuccessful attempts to control the prolonged presence of ASF in the western regions of Russia.
Russia: import regulations for pork products from EU for the production of feed for pets
Finished pork products or products containing pork, raw material of animal origin (of porcine origin) intended for the production of feed for pets and fur animals from 6 February 2014 can be supplied from the EU plants to Russia only provided a number of conditions are complied with.
Training veterinarians in specialized laboratories to combat the spread of African Swine Fever
As part of the Global Framework for Transboundary Animal Diseases FAO in collaboration with the OIE organized a training session to improve regional veterinary services in the Balkans and the Caucasus.
PRRSv stability in manure and implications for transport biosecurity
About 50% of the vehicles used for transporting pigs in the United States are not washed between loads, so this article evaluates the ability of heating treatments to inactivate PRRSv present in manure-contaminated environments.
Working Meeting between Rosselkhoznadzor and State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service of Ukraine
It was decided to stop issuing veterinary certificates for products exported from Lugansk, Kharkov and Donetsk Oblasts.
Mexico invests in food and agriculture health and harmlessness
In 2014 the Food and Agriculture Health, Harmlessness and Quality National Service (SENASICA) will manage an unprecedented budget.
The path to profitability – assessing when the benefit of animal health interventions justifies the cost in wean-to-market
What further increases profitability in pig production is not minimizing costs, but maximizing revenue.
United States: PEDV-largest number of new cases in a week
At 265, the number of cases confirmed during the week of 1/26/2014 represents the largest number of new cases in a week.