Russia - Measures preventing FMD introduction into the Russian Federation
Due to an outbreak of FMD in the Akmolinskaya Oblast of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation has taken several measures.
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Ecuador - Three provinces under quarantine to avoid propagation of foot and mouth disease
The Ecuadorian veterinary authorities have declared quarantine for the provinces of Imbabura, Manabí and Bolívar with the objective of avoiding the spread of a recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease.
Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health receives positive opinion in europe for simultaneous use of Porcilis® PRRS and Porcilis® M hyo vaccines in piglets
Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, announces today that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) concluded the referral procedure for PORCILIS® PRRS and for PORCILIS® M Hyo on simultaneous administration of these products in piglets
Kazakhstan – Foot and mouth disease
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has reported an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Kazakhstan.
Denmark - The Minister of Agriculture studies proposals to diminish the piglet mortality rate
In Denmark, several studies about piglet mortality puts the rate at 24% during the first 4 weeks of life. These results have been deemed “unacceptable” by the Danish Minister of Agriculture, Henrik Hoegh.
Pathogenesis and antigenic characterization of a new East European subtype 3 porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus isolate
Lena is a highly pathogenic East European subtype 3 PRRSV, which differs from European subtype 1 Lelystad and North American US5 strains at both the genetic and antigenic level.
Multiresistant Salmonella enterica serovar 4,[5],12:i:- in Europe: a new pandemic strain?
A marked increase in the prevalence of S. enterica serovar 4,[5],12:i:- with resistance to ampicillin, streptomycin, sulphonamides and tetracyclines (R-type ASSuT) has been noted in food-borne infections and in pigs/pig meat in several European countries in the last ten years.
Russia - Situation on African Swine Fever in Krasnodarsky Kray and Republic of Adygeya
According to the data of the Rosselkhoznadzor Territorial Administration for Krasnodarsky kray and the Republic of Adygeya the tests of pathological material from four five-month swine died during the period from June 02 to June 04 2010, belonging to Ye.P. Vlasenko living in village of Khamishki, Dakhovskoye settlement, Maikopsky rayon, the Republic of Adygeya, gave positive results for African swine fever.
Mexico - New investment for the prevention of animal disease
According to declarations made by the Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fishing and Food of Mexico, Francisco Mayorga Castañeda, it is foreseen that within the current year they will invest more than 554 million pesos in animal health and aquaculture, focused mainly on health campaigns, among others, against Aujeszky disease in pigs.
Japan and China sign food safety pact
Japan and China have endorsed a bilateral pact to improve food safety standards and restore confidence.
USA - F.S.I.S. starts hog food-safety data collection
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced the beginning of its nationwide Market Hogs Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program (M.H.B.S.), which will continue for at least 12 months.
Ulcers in swine livestock (2/2)
Nutrition is considered to be a clear factor that increases the risk of ulcers appearing.
Bulgaria - Approved a strategy for establishing the Bulgarian Agency for Food Safety
The Bulgarian Cabinet has decided to approve a strategy for the establishment of Bulgarian Food Safety Agency for as well as a Risk Assessment Centre under the administrative authority of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Bulgarian Food Safety Agency for will be subordinated to the Minister of Agriculture and Food with budgetary credits and will have controlling functions.
United Kingdom - Reducing burdens in the meat industry and farming
The Agency has produced two new pieces of guidance that will reduce the administrative burdens of the meat industry and farmers, helping them to comply with the law while maintaining consumer protection.
OIE - Assembly of national Delegates adopts a 5th Strategic Plan
The Delegates of the 176 OIE Members adopted the 5th Strategic Plan which sets a roadmap for OIE global missions in animal health and welfare over the years 2011-2015.
United Kingdom - Yorkshire and Humberside health update
A total of 375 pig producers have been surveyed to date by veterinary surgeons as part of the Yorkshire and Humberside Health programme.
Almost all have given their vets permission to record whether or not four important diseases are present on their units.