Diagnosis of Porcine Respiratory and Reproductive Syndrome
In reproductive disease, submission of several whole affected litters is advisable to provide material for diagnosis of PRRSV and other diseases causing reproductive or neonatal problems.
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Russia - Influenza A/H1N1 2009 virus
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has confirmed the first case of H1N1 in Russia's swine herd.
Germany - Aujeszky's disease officially confirmed in a hunting dog
On 29 Dec 2009, Aujeszky's disease was officially confirmed in a hunting dog in the district of Wittenberg. This is the 1st finding of this notifiable disease in an animal in Saxony-Anhalt since 1997. The dog had eaten offal from a hunted wild boar and fell ill with typical symptoms.
South Korea - Foot and Mouth disease in cattle
The veterinary authorities have sent a report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD).
Thompson’s tip: Drying out after disinfection
Cleaning and disinfection are an essential part of successful disease control, preventing or reducing the transfer of infection from one batch of pigs to the next. However, drying out of pens is a frequently-neglected part of the process.
Thailand, China and South Korea - A/H1N1 virus found in pigs
In the last few days the IOE has reported on the appearance of cases of flu due to the A/H1N1 virus in swine herds in Thailand and China while other sources have also reported its appearance in pigs in South Korea.
Australia - Influenza diagnosis and surveillance improved
An international workshop will lead to improved diagnosis and surveillance of animal influenza in the Asia Pacific region.
Spain - Catalonia creates the Health and Prevention Service
The Catalan Government has passed a decree for the creation of the Health and Prevention Service.
European Union - EFSA publishes results of survey on Salmonella in breeding pigs in the EU
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published the results of an EU-wide survey on Salmonella in breeding pigs. The survey indicates that Salmonella is commonly detected in holdings with breeding pigs in most EU Member States.
Netherlands – New agreement for financing disease control
The Ministry for Agriculture and the national organizations for producing livestock and meat (PVV), poultry and eggs (PPE), and dairy products (PZ), have arrived to a financial agreement for a program of control of infectious diseases in animals for the period 2010-2014.
Germany - Commission finds aid towards measures taken by the Bavarian Animal Health Service (TGD) to be compatible with State aid rules
The Commission has today terminated proceedings on an aid scheme towards services of the Bavarian Animal Health Service with a positive decision, having found that the aid is compatible with the Internal Market. The measure had been in operation since 1974.
Thailand - Livestock sector forecast to grow 2.2-2.3%
The GDP for Thailand’s livestock sector is forecast to grow 2.2-2.3% in 2010, according to a recent prediction by the Office of Agricultural Economics.
Dietary protein modifies effect of plant extracts in the intestinal ecosystem of the pig at weaning
Plant extracts may affect piglet intestinal health in a different way depending on the dietary CP content
European Union - Changes in animal health control measures relating to CSF in certain Member States
Commission Decision of 14 December 2009 amending Decision 2008/855/EC concerning animal health control measures relating to classical swine fever in certain Member States.
New pH1N1 Vaccine Available for Swine
Pfizer Animal Health is First to Develop, Manufacture and Receive USDA Approval
Dietary arginine supplementation alleviates intestinal mucosal disruption induced by Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide in weaned pigs
The use of Arginine supplementation in piglet diets may reduce gut mucosal inflammatory process at weaning