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USA - Annual foodborne illness averages down 15%: CDC

Foodborne illness outbreaks totaled 1,097 and caused 21,244 illnesses and 18 deaths in 2007, according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report summarizing the epidemiological data for reported foodborne outbreaks in 2007 – the most recent year available.

Transmission of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus among pigs during transportation from farm to abattoir

Pigs can become MRSA positive in the short period of time during transportation from the farm to stunning at the abattoir.

Netherlands – Antibiotics use in livestock come down in 2009

According to the figures made public by the Agricultural Economic Institute (LEI), antibiotics use in the intensive livestock industry in the Netherlands has come down in 2009.

Longitudinal investigation of Clostridium difficile shedding in piglets

A longitudinal study of Clostridium difficile colonization in piglets was performed on a conventional swine farm in Ontario, Canada. Fecal samples were collected from 10 sows prior to their expected farrowing date, and then from all their piglets on days 2, 7, 30, 44 and 62 of life.

Botswana reports that FMD event started in July 2010 is closed

In a final report sent to the OIE, Botswana reports that the foot and mouth disease event having started in July 2010 is closed.

Denmark – Increase in antimicrobial consumption in pigs in 2009

In 2009, the total antimicrobial consumption in pigs was 103.7 tonnes active substance, representing an 11% increase from 2008, while the consumption increased by 12% when measured in doses.

European Union earmarks €250 million to combat animal diseases and better protect both human and animal health

Aiming to further strengthen the protection of human and animal health, the European Union earmarked today more than €250 million to support programmes to eradicate, control and monitor animal diseases in 2011. Member States endorsed the financial package proposed by the European Commission during today's meeting of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCoFCAH).

Hong Kong lifts ban on pork from South Korea

Hong Kong has removed its ban on South Korean pork imports, becoming the first state to do so since Seoul was declared free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

Canada - One quarter of Manitoba pork producers using needle free injection technology

Manitoba Pork Council reports approximately one quarter of the province's pork producers have switched from needles and syringes to needle free administration of medications and vaccines.

Experimental infection with H1N1 european swine influenza virus protects pigs from an infection with the 2009 pandemic H1N1 human influenza virus

Animals firstly infected with SwH1N1 virus and latter infected with pH1N1 exhibited undetectable viral RNA load in nasal swabs and lungs after challenge with pH1N1, indicating a cross-protective effect between both strains.

France – Sources of Aujeszky disease in French departments

The French veterinary authorities informed the OIE last week of the appearance of new cases of Aujeszky disease in the country.

Use of a production region model to evaluate aerosol transmission and biosecurity of PRRSV and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae: Results from a 3-year study

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M hyo) are re-emerging diseases of pigs and growing threats to the global swine industry. For sustainable disease control, it is critical to prevent the spread of these pathogens between pig populations; therefore, a clear understanding of the role of aerosol transmission is needed along with information on how to reduce this risk.

Bulgaria - Minister Naydenov signed an agreement with the Bulgarian Veterinary Union

Minister of Agriculture and Food Dr. Miroslav Naidenov and President of the National Council of the Bulgarian Veterinary Union (BVU) Dr. Jordan Boychev signed an agreement after meeting with the union leadership today. The Agreement stipulates that the Ministry of Agriculture and Food should prepare and submit by October 31, 2010 the Government Preventive Program for 2011, while in the development and amendment of programs for the prevention, control and eradication of infectious and parasitic diseases will take part representatives of BVU.

Japan will shortly apply to the OIE for recovery of status “Freedom from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) without vaccination”

Since, on 6 October 2010, 3 months will have passed after the destruction of the last case, Japan will shortly apply to the OIE for recovery of status “Freedom from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) without vaccination”, providing the dossier required to be evaluated by the Scientific Commission for Animal Disease (SCAD), in accordance with the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.

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Viability of Lactobacillus plantarum in different protective agents and its effects on growth performance and immunity of weaned pigs

The use of Lactobacillus plantarum as a probiotic, may improve growth performance and immunity in piglets.

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Sanitary Equilibrium: The role of PCV2 vaccines

The most common problems are due to interference with maternal antibodies and coincidence of vaccination with a recirculation of PRRS: viremic animals.