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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Foot and Mouth Disease in Israel and Botswana
Last week the OIE informed of the appearance of foot and mouth disease in Israel and Botswana.
Bulgaria - Livestock Advisory Board will be established at the Ministry of Agriculture
Minister of Agriculture and Food Dr. Miroslav Naydenov met with farmers on a regular meeting, held in Plovdiv. Formation of the Advisory Board on livestock breeding to work on problems in the sector were discussed at the meeting Various representatives of the sector, experts from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, and members of trade unions.
U.S. House passage of public health act Urges Senate action
The U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Veterinary Public Health Amendments Act (H.R. 525) on March 8. The measure now goes to the Senate.
Russia - The SSI ARRIVV&M has passed proficiency testing for ASF diagnosis
The Animal Health Research Center (CISA) and the National Institute for Agricultural and Food Research and Technology (INIA), Spain, confirmed the qualification of the All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Virology and Microbiology (ARRIVV&M), Pokrov, Vladimir Oblast, Russia on African swine fever diagnosis.
China - Ministry of Agriculture makes overall arrangements on veterinary drug control
On 21-22 Feb. 2011, the Bureau of Veterinary of the Ministry of Agriculture held a national meeting on veterinary drug control in Xiamen, Fujian. It was stated at the meeting that the work on veterinary drug control should be guided by the Scientific Outlook on Development.
France – Decrease in total sales of veterinary medicinal products containing antimicrobials
In 2009, the total antimicrobial sales have decreased of 13 % (159 tons) compared to 2008 and the sales have decreased of 19.3 % (255 tons) compared to 1999. The 2009 sales represent the lowest sales volume recorded during the 11 years period.
South Korea - KREI is predicting that the local swine industry won’t fully recover until 2014
The swine and pork industry was hit the hardest by the FMD outbreaks with over 3.3 million head, or one-third of the total inventories, culled in order to contain the spread of the disease. All swine were vaccinated to stem the spread of the disease. Although the FMD crisis is expected to come to an end in mid March with the second round of vaccination now complete, Korea Rural Economic Institute (KREI) is predicting that the local swine industry won’t fully recover until 2014.