Colombia: ICA keeps classical swine fever from entering Amazonas
Through control operations at the airport, ICA monitors the entry of products of porcine origin into the department of Amazonas.
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Australia able to export pork to Singapore in the event of an ASF outbreak
An African swine fever pre-emptive zoning arrangement has been formalized between Australia and its largest export market, Singapore.
ASF: Germany takes protective measures in the affected area
Infected, surveillance, and buffer zones have been established along with restriction measures for each zone.There are 18 farms in the core and surveillance zones.
US: FDA releases strategic plan for antimicrobial resistance
The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) analyzes and reports on patterns of resistance to the most important antimicrobial agents. The new plan is for 2021-2025.
Does the rapid ASF test offer any advantages?
Will a faster diagnosis make a significant difference in the fight against African swine fever?
First ASF case confirmed in Germany
It is a wild boar found dead in Brandenburg, specifically in the Spree-Neisse district.
Brazil recognizes six states as FMD-free without vaccination
States and regions have met requirements such as improving official veterinary services and implementing a structured program to maintain a disease-free status.
US, Canada, and Mexico create a working group for swine health
The working group, North American Swine Health, was created by health authorities from Mexico, the United States, and Canada, in collaboration with the meat industry in each of the countries.
Commercially available cell line for identifying ASF virus in clinical samples
Currently, detection requires accessibility to infrequently available primary swine macrophage cultures. Here, we report the identification of a commercially suitable substrate for virus isolation of ASF virus.
Mexico encourages good practices on farms
The aim is for veterinarians and producers to properly administer medications to both terrestrial and aquatic animals for consumption.
Principal co-infections of the porcine respiratory system
M. hyopneumoniae is involved in most of the co-infections of the porcine respiratory system. How does it act and what effects does it have?
Germany: Antibiotic use in veterinary medicine continues to decrease
Use of 3rd and 4th generation fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins are at the lowest level since 2011.
"Detect, Prevent, Report" - EFSA launches ‘Stop ASF’ campaign
EFSA has begun a major campaign to raise awareness and help halt the spread of African swine fever in south-east Europe.
Funding available for precision in swine farming project from MSD Animal Health
MSD Animal Health announces call for submissions for the new High-Quality Pork—Precision Farming Award. Winner to be awarded up to $200,000 towards project implementation.