Survey of Pseudorabies sero-prevalence in breeders in China during 2012
PR can still be considered as an endemic swine disease in the country, affecting about 40-50% of the commercial farms.
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European Union: £10 million research project into sustainable farming
The project focuses on exploring ways to increase production quality, limiting environmental impact and preserving profitability for the farmers, and those who live from animal food production.
European Union: new regulation concerning animal health control measures relating to CSF
European Commission has published a regulation concerning animal health control measures relating to CSF in the entire territory of Bulgaria and Romania and and several areas of Croatia and Latvia.
EFSA publishes opinion on carbapenem resistance in food-producing animals and derived food
EFSA asked the Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ) to provide a scientific opinion on the carbapenem resistance in food animal ecosystems.
Update on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus studies
Dr. Dane Goede and Dr. Bob Morrison provide an update on the ongoing Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) research studies at the University of Minnesota. They look at production impact and share information about the Swine Health Monitoring Project.
European Union: Domestic swine - Post mortem inspection requirements
The Council decided not to oppose the adoption of a Commission's amendment to annex I to regulation 854/2004 as regards the specific requirements for post-mortem inspection of domestic swine.
Distribution of serotypes and genotypes of Salmonella enterica species in French pig production
The presence of multiple S Typhimurium genotypes in fattening pigs suggests that there were many sources of contamination at this stage.
United States: the number of states reporting at least one confirmed case of PEDV amounts to 20
According to AASV, the addition of Nebraska brings to 20 the number of states reporting at least one confirmed case of PED virus in a swine herd.
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News3rd OIE Global Conference on Veterinary Education and the role of Veterinary Statutory Bodies
More than 1000 international participants from 110 countries addressed the need for better quality and harmonisation of veterinary education worldwide.
Factors influencing antibiotic prescribing habits and use of sensitivity testing amongst veterinarians in Europe
The survey was completed by 3004 practitioners from 25 European countries.
High prevalence and genetic diversity of porcine bocaviruses (PBoV) in US pigs
Novel porcine bocaviruses (PBoV) have been identified in domestic and wild pigs in recent years but are of unknown relevance to date.
Evaluation of pig pleuritis at the slaughterhouse
The abattoir is a useful endpoint to collect data on herd health status and a valuable tool for monitoring the effect of disease control measures.