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EXCEDE® Now Approved for Swine Respiratory Disease (SRD) Control

EXCEDE® is now approved by the U.S. Center for Veterinary Medicine and the Food and Drug Administration for the control of swine respiratory disease (SRD) associated with Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Haemophilus parasuis and Streptococcus suis in groups of pigs where SRD has been diagnosed.

S. Korea clear of foot-mouth disease, to resume pork exports

South Korea will seek to resume exports of pork as the country has been declared free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

The genomic diversity of Chinese porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus isolates from 1996 to 2009

Since it was first reported in 1995, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) has become one of the most important swine diseases in China. A large number of field PRRSV strains have been isolated from different regions of China at different times, especially after a highly pathogenic PRRSV emerged in 2006.

France - New outbreak of Aujeszky disease

The authorities of the prefecture of the Atlantic Pyrenees has informed that, in addition to the 2 sources of infection of Aujeszky disease in Uhart-Cize and Alos-Sibas-Abense, they are adding two more located in Esterençuby, Saint-Etienne-de-Baigory and Saint-Jean-le-Vieux.

NutritionAbstract

The effect of supplementing dry feed with a nutritional gel additive at the time of vaccination on nursery pig behaviour

A nutritional gel supplementation reduces the negative impact of vaccination on piglet behaviour.

Brazil – Government simplifies the importation of veterinary products

The Brazilian Minister of Agriculture has published Regulation nº29 which, while maintaining security and tracing regulations, simplifies the process of importing veterinary products and animal feed.

Russia - Temporary restrictions imposed on import of livestock products from Mongolia

Import of animals susceptible to FMD and non-heat treated products of animal origin to the Russian Federation will be restricted by the Rosselkhoznadzor from September 14, 2010 due to detection of FMD in cattle in Mongolia.

USA - USDA proposes to amend Livestock Exportation Regulations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to amend the livestock exportation regulations to eliminate pre-export tuberculosis and brucellosis testing for goats and breeding swine if the receiving country does not require such testing.

Tail biting induces a strong acute phase response and tail-end inflammation in finishing pigs

The extent of inflammation associated with tail biting in finishing pigs was evaluated. Tail histopathology, carcass condemnation and the concentration of three acute phase proteins (APPs), C-reactive protein (CRP), serum amyloid-A (SAA) and haptoglobin (Hp), were examined in 12 tail-bitten and 13 control pigs.

Effect of piglet birth weight on survival and quality of commercial market swine

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of individual piglet birth weight on mortality and pig quality in a U.S. commercial production system.

Canada - Research investment will benefit swine producers

The Government of Canada is investing in an innovative project that will benefit Canadian swine producers and consumers. Coop fédérée will receive up to $80,000 to study and develop feeding recommendations to maximize sow milk production through gestation, ensuring optimal growth of suckling piglets.

USA - U.S. House Approves Agriculture Committee passed Bills

The U.S. House of Representatives approved The Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2010 (S. 3656) and The Veterinary Services Investment Act (H.R. 3519).

Armenia - African Swine Fever

The veterinary authorities of Armenia have notified the OIE about the presence of African swine fever in feral pigs in a forest.

Latvia – Brucellosis in cattle and swine

The veterinary authorities of Latvia have notified the OIE about the presence of Brucellosis (Brucella suis) in pigs and cattle.

France – Subclinical infection of Aujeszky Disease

The OIE informed yesterday on the subclinical infection of Aujeszky disease on two French farms.

NutritionAbstract

Effects of tannic acid supplementation on growth performance, blood hematology, iron status and faecal microflora in weanling pigs

Tannic acid in weanling diets may have a negative impact on piglet performance.