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Postweaning Wasting Catabolic Syndrome (PWCS)

The cause of PWCS is unknown. Clinically, PWCS waxes and wanes in affected farms, and is not predictable. The majority of pigs with PWCS die, increasing mortality in 3 to 9 week old pigs from 1-2% to 6-10% on most affected farms.

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Progressive Zoning Approach in the Final Phase of FMD Control and Eradication in the Philippines (2/2)

As a result of dedicated implementation of guidelines for the progressive zoning approach, the zero case scenarios was sustained to date, with continuous complementation of stricter animal movement management and sustained cooperation of all concerned stake holders. Luzon at present is virtually divided into three zones.

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Philippines - ERV diagnostic lab gets upgrade

The Philippine Bureau of Animal Industry and the Food and Agriculture Organisation recently inaugurated the renovated Ebola Diagnostic Laboratory.

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Progressive Zoning Approach in the Final Phase of FMD Control and Eradication in the Philippines (1/2)

The recognition of Mindanao and Visayas-Palawan-Masbate by OIE as FMD free zones without vaccination were two of the most significant achievements by the National FMD Control and Eradication Project.

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Isolation of Escherichia coli from piglets in South Korea with diarrhea and characteristics of the virulence genes

Escherichia coli was isolated from the feces of 122 piglets with diarrhea on 55 farms in Korea. The virulence genes of each isolate were characterized by polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

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Taiwan – Outbreak of foot and mouth disease

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has reported a new outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in pigs inTaiwan.

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Denmark - Reduction of the consumption of antibiotics in livestock

The Danish Food Minister, Eva Kjer Hansen, wants to introduce a ”yellow card”-scheme on vets and farmers who use too many antibiotics.

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Russia - Classical swine fever in wild boars

The Russian veterinary authorities have notified the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about a new case of Classical swine fever in wild boars.

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Evaluation of in vitro bactericidal activity of commercial disinfectants against Lawsonia intracellularis

To evaluate the bactericidal activity of seven commercial disinfectants against Lawsonia intracellularis using a tissue culture system.

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Diagnostic tests for urinary disease

Complete examination of the urinary system is possible on a post mortem examination.

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OIE - New technical disease cards on-line

Collaboration among scientists from OIE Reference Laboratories around the world and other relevant experts has led to an updated compilation of 33 technical disease cards, including 32 OIE-listed priority diseases.

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Germany: Brucellosis

OIE has reported Brucellosis (Brucella suis) in Brandenburg, Germany.

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USA - USDA announces new framework for animal disease traceability

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced that USDA will develop a new, flexible framework for animal disease traceability in the United States, and undertake several other actions to further strengthen its disease prevention and response capabilities.

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Guatemala - Classical Swine Fever

The veterinary authorities have sent a report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about an outbreak of classical swine fever (CSF) in Guatemala.

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