Russia – New outbreak of ASF in Nizhegorodskaya
The Russian authorities have informed the OIE about a new outbreak of ASF in Nizhegorodskaya Oblast.
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Bulgaria - Agriculture Fund starts paying compensations to farmers in FMD affected areas
SFA begins paying compensations to farmers affected by FMD in municipalities of Sredets, Tsarevo and Malko Turnovo, Burgas, upon the decision of the Management Board of the SFA. The funds will be transferred till the end of the quarantine period of 3 months.
Thompson’s tip: Weigh before dosing
Antibiotic therapy is generally only effective if the correct dose is administered.
North Korea – More outbreaks of foot and mouth disease
On 18 April 2011, the North Korean veterinary authorities informed the OIE about the confirmation of 4 new outbreaks of FMD.
Short-lived carriage of foot-and-mouth disease virus in human nasal cavities after exposure to infected animals
The results of this study indicates a low risk of prolonged carriage of FMD virus in the human nasal cavities after exposure to infected animals.
Effects of transport conditions and vehicle design on the welfare and meat quality of pigs in western and eastern Canada
The objective of this study was to examine the influence of transport conditions on the behaviour, physiology and welfare of pigs in eastern and western Canada, in both summer and winter. Our goals were to evaluate differences between truck types, truck compartments and seasons in each region, and to use this information to identify problem areas and potential solutions.
European Union - MEP calls for tougher controls on animal antibiotics
A resolution drafted by Agriculture Committee Chair Paolo de Castro calls for better research and analysis of the impact and more prudent use of antimicrobials in animals.
South Korea - Number of pigs plunges on FMD
The number of pigs raised in South Korea plunged due to the massive slaughter of livestock affected by nationwide outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), a report showed Thursday.
Russia - ASF outbreak in the Arkhangelsk oblast
The All-Russia Research Institute of Veterinary Virology and Microbiology tested pathological material taken from pigs found dead in the private holding in closed administrative-territorial unit Mirny, Plesetsky Rayon, the Arkhangelsk Oblast.
Bulgaria – New outbreak of FMD
On 7 April 2011, the Bulgarian authorities informed the Commission about the confirmation of a new FMD outbreak (outbreak 11) in domestic animals in Sredets municipality.
European Union - EFSA assesses the safety of food irradiation
EFSA’s scientific experts have updated scientific advice on the safety of irradiation of food – a process which can be used to destroy bacteria that cause food poisoning. In its comprehensive advice to EU policy makers, EFSA’s BIOHAZ Panel looked at the efficacy and microbiological safety of the process, and EFSA’s CEF Panel looked at possible risks arising from the formation of several chemical substances as a result of food irradiation.
China – New outbreak of FMD
According to information submitted to the OIE by Dr Zhang Zhongqui, Director General , China Animal Disease Control Centre, a new outbreak of FMD has been confirmed in Jing Xiang village (GUIZHOU).
Belarus bans pork import from Murmansk Oblast
Due to the occurrence of a new outbreak of ASF in Murmansk Oblast (Russia), Belarus Ministry of Agriculture has introduced a temporary ban on the import of pork from Murmansk Oblast.
Canada - Sask Pork prepares to launch western Canada PRRS-Free herd certification pilot project
The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board hopes to begin testing swine herds in western Canada for PRRS-Free Herd Certification within the next few months.
Colibacilosis in lactating piglets
Escherichia coli is an enterobacteria that forms part of the normal intestinal microbiota of healthy animals. Usually, E. coli present in animals are communal antipathogenic strains and they even play a beneficial role, since they compete in several ways with the pathogenic strains in the ecological niche of the lumen.
Elimination of Porcine Respiratory Coronavirus
A research protocol was designed to eradicate the virus in pigs sourced from a PRCV positive sow herd. The sow herd is a 150 farrow to finish herd, under one roof, and is PRRS and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae negative. Forty piglets were weaned from nursing gilts/sows at 5 days of age and removed to a separate nursery which had been thoroughly disinfected and cleaned.