Boehringer Ingelheim calls for submissions for the 2020 European PRRS Research Award
Boehringer Ingelheim funds three research projects for improved control of swine disease PRRS with a total of 75,000 euros.
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Spain: live pig imports continue to increase
The Ministry reminds stakeholders of the importance of remaining vigilant and implementing adequate biosecurity measures on farms.
If ASF reached the US it would cost $50 billion
How would African swine fever (ASF) in the United States impact its economy?
US: Why the food animal veterinarian shortage?
A new paper by CAST analyzes why is it so difficult to recruit and retain food animal veterinarians and looks at possible solutions.
Western Poland reports a second outbreak of ASF in domestic pigs
The outbreak is near the German border, threatening the spread of ASF to Germany.
China boasts near perfect compliance with veterinary drug residue limits
99.71% of meat and livestock product samples tested were found to be in compliance with regulations.
Pigs are not susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection
The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) started infection studies in pigs, chickens, fruit bats, and ferrets.
China: Illegal transport of pigs to blame for recent ASF cases
As China rebuilds its swine herd, pigs are being transported illegally - the culprit for the 8 most recent ASF cases. The government is taking a stand.
AASV publishes Swine Disease Manual, 5th edition
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians has published the 5th edition of the Swine Disease Manual with updated information on ASF, Senecavirus, and coronaviruses.
What has changed about porcine circovirus epidemiology?
The world of viruses is dynamic. Their epidemiology varies according to our actions. New strains and new serotypes appear. Are we prepared?
Papua New Guinea reports first outbreak of ASF
African swine fever was found in 396 free ranging pigs in the Southern Highlands.
EU: Veterinary drug residues, compliance still high
The EU showed 99.7% compliance with safety standards for residues of veterinary medicines and contaminants in animals and animal-derived food according to EFSA’s latest report.
Colombia and other countries implement additional measures to facilitate international trade
Like Colombia, other countries in the world have adopted flexible measures to facilitate import and export procedures, in view of the situation caused by the COVID-19.
COVID-19: more flexible controls for the food industry
Having regard that the ongoing crisis related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) represents an exceptional and unprecedented challenge for the capacity of Member States to fully conduct official controls and other official activities in accordance with EU legislation, the EU has published the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/466.
ASF China: 10 government regulations to end the battle
The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture is cracking down on regulations to put an end to the country's fight against ASF.
What trees are you seeing and what forest are you missing...
Don't let the efforts aimed at COVID-19 lower our guard against other threats.