Switzerland detects sows infected with PRRS
The virus was introduced in Switzerland through the importation of semen of infected boars from Germany.
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Taiwan confirms an outbreak of foot and mouth disease
During the routine active FMD serological surveillance, NSP antibodies were detected on one pig farm located in Dongshih Township (Yun-Lin).
EU earmarks €199 million to support measures to combat animal diseases and zoonoses
Overall 137 programmes have been selected for EU funding to tackle animal diseases that impact on human and animal health as well as trade.
Russia imposes temporary restrictions on swine product supplies from Latvia
The restrictions were imposed due to the outbreak of Classical Swine Fever in Latvia.
Introduction, dissemination and perpetuation of PRRS virus in a region
Among the numerous genetically distinct isolates that are identified in high pig density areas every year, only a few are able to be transmitted between herds and even less able to widely spread and dominate the entire region or system.
Latvia confirms 3 new outbreaks of Classical swine fever
The outbreaks of classical swine fever are located in south east Latvia (Piedrujas parish, Kraslavas county and Svarinu parish, Dagda county).
Evaluation of serum folate and cobalamin concentrations in pigs with acute, chronic, or subclinical Lawsonia intracellularis infection
Serum COB concentrations were lower in pigs with PIA compared to PHE, subclinical proliferative enteropathy, or controls.
Belarus stops pork imports from Moscow Oblast of Russia, Latvia
Belarus banned the import of pork from Moscow Oblast of the Russian Federation and Latvia on 23 November due to outbreaks of ASF and CSF.
New Zealand: pork industry appeals High Court ruling on imports
New Zealand Pork is appealing against a High Court ruling backing the Ministry for Primary Industries' decision to allow uncooked pork to be imported from countries where PRRS is present.
Impact of fenbendazole on shedding and embryonation of Ascaris suum eggs in gestating sows
To avoid sows shedding eggs into the farrowing facility, treatment should be done at least 14 days prior to movement into the farrowing facility.
China confirms an outbreak of FMD in pigs
A total of 43 pigs showed symptoms associated with FMD.
France: for the sake of a sensible use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine
Stéphane Le Foll, French Minister of Agriculture, presented the guidelines of his Ministry with respect to the sensible use on antibiotics in veterinary medicine.
Casein glycomacropeptide in the diet may reduce Escherichia coli adhesion and may promote intestinal health
Casein glycomacropeptide may improve gut health of piglets after an ETEC K88 challenge.
Cost of post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome and PCV2 subclinical infection – a stochastic economic model
The model highlights the importance of the cost of subclinical cases, usually understimated.
Russia: selling of pork from pigs infected with ASF detected
The detection was made in Kirovsk, in the region of Leningrad.
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NewsSales of veterinary antimicrobial agents in 19 EU/EEA countries in 2010
Of the total sales in the 19 countries, the major proportion, expressed as mg/PCU, was accounted for by tetracyclines (39%), penicillins (23%) and sulfonamides (11%).