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Tetracore, Inc. introduces first USDA-licensed real-time PCR test for ASF virus
Germany decreases Salmonella risk by more than 70% over the last 20 years
There has been an overall reduction of illnesses caused by Salmonella recorded in Germany since the start of the QS system.
ASF Russia: Another outbreak reported on large farm
Russia's leading pork producer, Miratorg, reported an ASF outbreak on a farm with over 13,000 pigs.
Australia's new plan to combat feral pigs
The National Feral Pig Action Plan sets out actions to improve feral pig management and reduce their impacts.
Germany: European Commission lifts restricted areas III for ASF in Brandenburg
This decision facilitates the sale of pork and the purchase of pigs in slaughterhouses again.
China's new action plan for reducing veterinary antimicrobial use
The national action plan aims to reduce the use of antimicrobials in livestock.
EU: Risk of antimicrobial resistant bacteria spreading during animal transport
EFSA has begun work on a new assessment looking at the risk of antimicrobial resistant bacteria spreading during animal transport.
FAO launches new global information system for animal disease threats
EMPRES-i+ aims to improve intelligence, forecasting and early warning, enabling countries to monitor animal disease spread and risk of new outbreaks.
South America: Cooperation agreement on the reintroduction of ASF to the continent
The General Secretariat of the Andean Community and the Permanent Veterinary Committee of the Southern Cone have prepared a "Joint declaration on the reintroduction of African Swine fever to the American continent."
IPVS2022 to discuss ASF at the 333 Experience Congress - Brazil 2021
On day 2 of the event, the panel will discuss both control and prevention measures.
Germany: Slight increase in the use of veterinary antibiotics
Polypeptide antibiotics and 3rd and 4th generation cephalosporins reached their lowest level since 2011, but fluoroquinolones increased slightly.
Prevalence of Salmonella in free-range pigs
ASF Germany: Confirmed case in wild boar in the district of Meissen
This is the first evidence of African swine fever outside the district of Görlitz in the State of Saxony.
Dominican Republic: Aid to pig farmers affected by ASF
Regional Framework approved for the containment and prevention of ASF spread in the Americas
The framework has been approved to detect, contain, and prevent African swine fever in the Americas.