United States: determination of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Status of Japan
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has determined that Japan is free of foot-and-mouth disease.
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Denmark: increase in occurrence of pig MRSA
Significantly more pigs at slaughter were found to be infected with the so-called pig MRSA.
Effect of a microencapsulated feed additive of lactic and formic acid on the prevalence of Salmonella in pigs arriving at the abattoir
Dietary organic acid in fattening pigs may reduce the prevalence of Salmonella at the slaughterhouse.
25th Conference of the OIE Regional Commission for Europe
High-ranking officials from OIE Member Countries in Europe and from international, regional and national governmental and non-governmental organisations discussed several key issues in the field of animal health and animal welfare
European Union: "Economics of Animal Health: a price worth paying?"
On Wednesday, October 3 took place in Brussels a conference on animal health and its cost: "Economics of Animal Health: a price worth paying?".
Effects of lactic acid on survival of Salmonella, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Campylobacter coli in pork
Current industry chilling practices with and without the application of 2% L-lactic acid were compared for their effectiveness at reducing levels of Salmonella, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Campylobacter coli on pork variety meats.
Denmark reduces the maximum level of antibiotics in pigs
In order to maintain the positive results, the Fødevarestyrelsen has decided to introduce a small reduction in the maximum level of antibiotics.
Ireland achieves Aujeszky's Disease Free Status
Ireland has achieved Aujeszky's Disease-free status following the success of the National Aujeszky's Disease Control and Eradication Programme.
Effect of mixing piglets affected by Escherichia coli diarrhea on growth and welfare responses
Mixing piglets affected by E. coli diarrhea may have a detrimental effect on growth rate.
United States: the impact of PRRS on the cost of pig production
Researchers estimated that PRRS was costing the swine industry $66.7 million per year in the breeding-farrowing phase, $201.34 million per year in nursery pigs and $292.23 million per year in finishing pigs.
Netherlands starts building activities of the National Animal Facility for zoonotic research
The facility will be completed by the end of 2013 and will become available for research for academia and private companies.
Germany: the use of antibiotics in animal husbandry is to be considerably reduced
A strategy to minimise the use of antibiotics constitutes the centrepiece of the amending act. It will enable the surveillance authorities to assess the frequency of antibiotic treatment on a farm and to compare it with other farms.
Elimination of PRRS in breeding herds
There are 3 potential options to stabilize BTW herds following an outbreak that have all proven successful over time. They have very different cost and risk profiles and a through economic assessment is needed to determine what the best course of action is for each new outbreak.
Subclinical ileitis: Diagnostic and performance parameters in a multi-dose mucosal homogenate challenge model
A dose titration study was conducted using a Lawsonia intracellularis mucosal homogenate model in weaned pigs.
FSIS provides guidance for Listeria sampling programs in ready-to-eat meat and poultry products
FSIS intends to announce in the Federal Register, changes it will make in its procedures for Listeria monocytogenes product sampling programs in ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.
Mexico has declared Tabasco as free of Aujeszky's disease
As derived from the declaration, the entire territory of the State of Tabasco will now enjoy the status of being an Aujeszky's disease-free zone.