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Is it possible to control genetic defects?

The standard database for inherited traits and disorders in animal species (OMIA) lists 29 single-locus disorders, nine of these have been characterized at the molecular level, meaning that DNA testing may be used for control.

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First detection of African Swine Fever Virus in Ornithodoros porcinus in Madagascar and new insights into tick distribution and taxonomy

Considering the results of this study, O. porcinus is a reservoir for ASFV and most likely acts as vector for ASFV in Madagascar, but its apparent restricted distribution may limit its role in the epidemiology of the disease in domestic pigs.

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Link between Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome (HBS) and liquid feed

Sudden death due to HBS is a devastating, stealthy phenomenon that affects pigs in growth and finishing phases. The heaviest animals die, sometimes a few over several days, or a few per week, but in a constant succession that can last (up to nine months in Italy’s case, where heavier animals are killed).

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Russia - FMD outbreak in the Zabaikalsky Krai

An outbreak of type O FMD was reported in Ust Imalko Settlement of the Ononsky Rayon of the Zabaikalsky Krai (18 kilometers from the Mongolian border) on 16 March. The settlement is located in the zone of vaccination against FMD established by the Russian Official Veterinary Services along the borders with China and Mongolia.

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China plans compulsory animal vaccination

The Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Finance jointly filed a new regulation on animal vaccination for prevention of epidemic diseases in 2011.

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Taiwan - Pigs infected with foot and mouth disease

Thirty pigs, which have been transported to a slaughterhouse for slaughter from a pig farm in Penghu Island, were found with vesicular lesions.

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European Union - Salmonella in humans falls for fifth consecutive year, Campylobacteriosis remained the most reported zoonotic disease

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have published their annual report on zoonoses and food-borne outbreaks in the European Union for 2009.

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Russia - ASF outbreak in the Leningrad Oblast

On 16.03.2011 at 23:00 the Chief State Veterinary Inspector of the Lomonosovsky Rayon, the Leningrad Oblast, was informed by the representative of OOO "Detstvo" that 8 of 43 pigs in the holding died.

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Bulgaria – New outbreak of FMD

143 cows tested positive for FMD are registered in a farm next to a village near the border with Turkey. It is a fenced farm in the forest where the animals are kept free, are most probably infected by wild animals. The farm is close to the village Kirovo, Sredets Municipality, announced from the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency.

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Evaluation of potassium penicillin G administered in-water for the control of Streptococcus suis in weaned pigs

The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of administering potassium penicillin G via drinking water to weaned pigs to reduce mortality and spread of infection caused by Streptococcus suis.

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An observational study on the prevalence and impact of Isospora suis in suckling piglets in southwestern Ontario, and risk factors for shedding oocysts

An observational study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Isospora suis oocysts in fecal samples from suckling piglets in Ontario, and to evaluate the relationship between the presence of I. suis oocysts and diarrhea.

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Streptococcus suis - Zoonotic epidemic in Asia

Currently, the human risk factors associated with S. suis infection are: 1) Eating raw/undercooked pork meat, 2) Being a farm worker with hog contact or 3) Butchers. To date, there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission of S. suis.

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China closes 16 pig farms after drug-contamination

The authorities in the central Chinese province of Henan have closed 16 pig farms and sealed 134 tonnes of pork products after an illegal drug was reportedly used to produce lean meat, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday.

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European Union - The Court of Auditors makes recommendations to increase the effectiveness of the system of veterinary checks for meat imports

The European Court of Auditors audited the EU Commission’s supervision of the EU system of veterinary checks carried out at border inspection posts (BIPs) for meat imports.

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United Kingdom - Animal health and welfare budgets devolved

England, Scotland and Wales will get their own budgets to prevent and tackle animal diseases, and look after animal welfare, UK Agriculture Minister Jim Paice announced.

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Longitudinal study of swine influenza virus infection in a farrow to finish farm

With the objective of determining the dynamic of influenza virus (SIV) infection in a closed cycle farm, investigators from CReSA (Spain) selected a complete batch of piglets weaned at 3 weeks (n=121) from a farm of sows that tested positive for SIV antibodies. They took nasal swabs and blood samples weekly, from week 3 to week 13, and then at weeks 15, 17, 20 and 24. On each visit to the farm, a clinical inspection of the sows was carried out.