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.
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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
Mexico -A/H1N1 2009 influenza virus present in pigs
The OIE has reported on a source of 2009 H1N1 flu detected at the end of April 2009 in a swine herd situated in the municipality of Colon, in the Mexican state of Queretaro. The outbreak was considered as finished during the month of May 2009.
Netherlands - Report on MRSA in the animal production chain
MRSA spreads throughout the Dutch intensive livestock farming sectors. Among pig farms, 68.3% of 202 farms tested positive for MRSA.
Novus International, Inc. Announces Intent to Acquire Animal Nutrition Division of Albion International, Inc.
Novus International, Inc. announced today its intent to acquire the Animal Nutrition Division of Albion Laboratories Inc, a company based in Clearfield, UT. Terms of the proposed deal were not disclosed.
European Union - LowInputBreeds: Improving animal health and product quality
A large-scale project which aims to improve animal health and product quality in European organic and ‘low input’ livestock production systems has just begun.
USA - NC state vets lead way in disaster response for animals
North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is helping to fill the need through a unique initiative that requires all of its students to receive disaster training, providing a new generation of leaders in veterinary medicine and disaster response.
Canada - Ontario: Greater protection against livestock and poultry diseases
The Animal Health Act, 2009, was passed today by the Ontario legislature. New measures will help prevent, detect and respond to animal diseases and other related health events to better protect the people, animals and economy of Ontario.
United Kingdom - Northern Ireland: Gildernew achieves Assembly agreement to Diseases of Animals Bill
Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has been given the final approval of the Assembly to important new legislation on disease control measures.
China bans import and export of ractopamine
The Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs in China has imposed a ban on the import and export of ractopamine and ractopamine hydrochloride.
European Union - EFSA and Japan sign a Memorandum of Cooperation
EFSA and the Food Safety Commission (FSC) of Japan have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on the collection and sharing of data required for the assessment of current and emerging risks.
Germany - Influenza A/H1N1 2009 virus in pigs
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has confirmed the first case of H1N1 in Germany's swine herd.
Italy - Influenza A/H1N1 2009 virus in pigs
The A/H1N1 2009 influenza virus has been found for the first time in a commercial swine herd in Italy.