Chile: the temporary closure of an operation affects 500,000 pigs, prompting their relocation
The Secretary of State ordered the temporary closure of the pig farm, located in the Atacama region.
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Colombia reports Anthrax swine deaths
Three goats, three sheep and two pigs have died from the outbreak on one farm. Another five goats and two pigs have died on a separate farm.
Importance of the abattoir on the control of salmonellosis (1/2)
The risk of contamination by Salmonella increases along the food chain, reaching its maximum in the abattoir. So, the abattoir is one of the points in which the actions carried out can be most effective.
Foot-and-mouth policy to increase Australia's preparedness
While Australia has been free of foot–and–mouth disease for more than 100 years, it is still by far the most significant biosecurity threat to Australia’s livestock industries.
Longitudinal study on MRSA nasal colonization in a farrow to finish pig herd
The aim of this study was to contribute to better understanding of age-related changes in MRSA nasal colonization in pigs.
Vietnam: provinces urged to act on blue-ear disease
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development wants 14 vulnerable provinces and cities to take stronger action against the spread of the blue-ear disease among pigs.
Frequent questions about PCV2 infection of breeding herds
A summary of current knowledge to address frequently asked questions from producers and practitioners on PCV2-associated reproductive disease.
European Union: guidance for assessing safety of Enterococcus faecium in animal feed
The guidance provides a new methodology for distinguishing between safe and potentially harmful strains of E. faecium in animal nutrition.
Economic analysis of outbreaks of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in nine sow herds
The economic loss varied between €59 and €379 for one sow per 18-week period outbreak.
Immunodeficient pigs for biomedical research
Iowa State University researchers have identified pigs that have a severely impaired immune system that could serve as important biomedical model for the study of immune system and other diseases in humans.
Andean countries will implement a plan to eradicate Classical Swine Fever
The governments of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, through the Andean Community (CAN), and Venezuela, requested FAO technical assistance to ensure an Andean subregional strategy for control and eradication of CSF.
Danish Veterinary Service imposed temporary restrictions on breeding pig exportation to Russia
On the Belarus border three breeding pig consignments destined for exportation from Denmark to the Tambov Oblast had been detained due to death of 37 animals.
Germany- use of antibiotics in agriculture: conspicuous holdings to face stronger surveillance
To reduce the use of antibiotics in livestock farming, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture plans to further extend the powers of the competent Länder surveillance authorities.
Clinical case: Abortion outbreak - an old favourite returns
The “normal” sporadic and unexplained abortion rate in pigs is approximately 1 to 2 % of pigs that are mated and achieve a pregnancy.
Russia confirms a new outbreak of African swine fever in wild boar
The outbreak is located in the hunting ground «Dubrava», Okulovsky raion (Novgorodskaya Oblast) with 97 susceptible animals and 16 cases.
USA: organic livestock producers have new options for animal health emergencies
The rule allows the use of two parasiticides—fenbendazole and moxidectin—in organic livestock production as emergency treatment.