China - Spread of foot and mouth disease
Since the first notification of the presence of foot and mouth disease in China, in March 2010, the OIE has reported the appearance of 10 new focal points spread throughout the country.
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Mongolia - Foot and Mouth disease
The OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) reports an outbreak in Dornod.
Infection of cesarean-derived colostrum-deprived pigs with porcine circovirus type 2 and Swine influenza virus
In this study, we focused on establishing a challenge model for PCV2 to determine whether SIV influences PCV2 replication and increases the severity of PCV2-associated disease.
FAO warns of increased foot-and-mouth threats
FAO urged heightened international surveillance against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) following three recent incursions in Japan and South Korea.
USA/Mexico- Procedural Agreement signed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced the signing of a procedural agreement with Mexico's National Service of Health, Food Safety, and Agro-Alimentary Quality (SENASICA).
Vietnam - PRRS hits fourth province
The outbreak in Hung Yen has brought to four the total number of provinces in Vietnam affected by the disease.
Incentive mechanisms for liver lesion control in finishing pigs in the Netherlands
This paper compares the effectiveness of two Dutch incentive mechanisms: a collective insurance – in place prior to July 2004 – and a reduction in producer payment for each delivered pig with a liver lesion – in place from July 2004.
S. Korea bans Japanese meat imports
South Korea has banned imports of all meat and by-products from cloven-hoofed animals in Japan after Tokyo confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease
Canadian Swine Health Board Research targets PRRS eradication
The Canadian Swine Health Board has targeted the eradication of PRRS as one of its initial research priorities.
Japan: Foot-and-mouth suspected in Miyazaki pigs
Four more outbreaks were found between 24 and 28 April 2010 at three more locations in the Southern Miyazaki Prefecture, including Japan's first cases involving pigs at Kawaminami-cho Koyu-gun.
EFSA issues scientific advice on short-term risks for food and feed safety in the EU following Iceland volcano eruption
Following a request from the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued scientific advice on the possible short-term risks from fluoride in ash for food and feed safety, including drinking water, in the wake of the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland on 14th April 2010.
Detection of porcine circovirus in rodents
The present study reports the detection of PCV2, the pathogenic form of the virus, in mice and rats.
Paraguay passes the Swine Health Plan
The National Service of Animal Quality and Health (SENACSA) of Paraguay last week announced, by the signing of the Presidential Decree Nº 4,214, the passing of the National Plan for Swine Health of Paraguay and the Program for the Eradication of classical swine fever.
European Union - Report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from animals and food in 2004-2007
During the years 2004 to 2007, 26 Member States submitted information on the occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria originating from poultry, pigs and cattle as well as from meat to the European Commission and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). In addition, Norway and Switzerland provided information for the report.
Poland - Information on the Aujeszky’s disease situation
The latest figures presented to the European Commission by the Polish veterinary authorities on the status of Aujeszky’s disease in Poland indicate that from a total of 16 regions, there are 8 with a prevalence of 0.5% while the other 8 have a prevalence of between 0.5% and 5%, while there are no zones with a prevalence of over 5%.
South Korea - Foot and mouth disease
The OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) reports an outbreak at a farm in Sinri-myeon, Chungju-city, Korea.