Ireland - Detected the novel pandemic H1N1 influenza virus in pigs
The Irish veterinary authorities have informed the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about an outbreak of novel a/H1N1 influenza virus in pigs.
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USA - Senators introduce veterinary services legislation
The American Veterinary Medical Assn. (AVMA) applauded Sept. 24 U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D., Mich.) and John Thune (R., S.D.) for introducing a Senate bill, the Veterinary Services Investment Act (VSIA), that will confront critical veterinary service shortages.
EU - "One Health" is the theme of this year's EU Veterinary Week
This year's edition of the EU Veterinary Week (28 September to 4 October 2009), organised by the European Commission in partnership with Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, aims once more to promote the work and the role of EU veterinarians for animal and public health.
Rusia - African swine fever
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has reported a new outbreaks of african swine fever in Russia.
Belgium - New test farm for pigs
The Belgian Trial and Education Centre for Agriculture (PVL) will construct a new test farm for pigs in Bocholt.
Switzerland - Brucella suis outbreak
The Swiss veterinary authorities have sent a report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about an outbreak of porcine brucellosis (Brucella suis).
PRRS Eradication: A dream or missed opportunity?
Since 1987, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRS) has become a global drain on pig productivity, profitability, and many a producers’ morale. One thing that remains certain is PRRS virus continually finds ways to circumvent our best bio-management efforts. PRRS marches on in a ceaseless continuum of antigenic change making current vaccines and other control techniques of limited value.
Denmark – Increase in antimicrobial consumption in pigs
From 2001 through 2008, the antimicrobial consumption in the pig production increased by 19%, measured in ADDkg per pig produced. The increase was primarily associated with an increasing consumption of tetracyclines for oral use.
USA - USDA develops, implements Influenza Surveillance Plan
USDA's Veterinary Services (VS) has developed and implemented a voluntary surveillance plan for swine influenza virus (SIV), including the pandemic H1N1 2009 virus1 (pH1N1), in swine.
USA - House passes legislation to designate Animal Health Corridor in Kansas & Missouri
Congressman Dennis Moore (Kansas – Third District) and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (Kansas – Second District) announced Tuesday the passage of a resolution, H.Res. 317, recognizing the region from Manhattan, Kansas, to Columbia, Missouri, as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor. The resolution passed the House by a vote of 312-108-1.
United Kingdom - Northern Ireland pigs test positive for novel H1N1 Influenza A virus
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed that a pig herd here has tested positive for the novel H1N1 influenza A.
Immunity and serotype
The decrease in the contact time between the mother and her piglets, due to the common practice of early weaning, has led to the appearance of some piglets that are not completely colonised or that have not acquired a sufficient level of maternal antibodies. On mixing with other litters, these piglets are faced with distinct strains while lacking the necessary antibodies against the disease.
Canada - More toxic Fusarium graminearum chemotype more prevalent in western Canada
The Canadian Grain Commission reports a new more aggressive and toxic form of fusarium graminearum is quickly replacing the more familiar form in western Canada.
EU - Commission clears acquisition of Merial by Sanofi-Aventis
The European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger Regulation to the acquisition of sole control of Merial of the US by Sanofi-Aventis of France.
New PRRSV strain undetected by routine PCR
Recently a PRRSV boar stud infection went undetected through the routine PCR monitoring protocol. Results from the investigation suggest that a new PRRSV strain has emerged.
Canada - Government takes action to improve food safety
Government will invest $75 million in Canada's food safety system and act on all 57 recommendations made by Independent Investigator Sheila Weatherill.