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.
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.
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.
Diagnostic tests for urinary disease
Complete examination of the urinary system is possible on a post mortem examination.
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.
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.
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.
Infectivity of porcine circovirus type 2 DNA in semen from experimentally-infected boars
It has been demonstrated that PCV2 DNA can be detected in boar semen by PCR; however, the biological relevance of this is unknown.
Age-dependent resistance to Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus replication in swine
Since the porcine adaptive immune system is not fully competent at birth, we hypothesized that age influences the dynamics of PRRSV infection.
The relationship between infectious and non-infectious herd factors with pneumonia at slaughter and productive parameters in fattening pigs
This paper explores the relationship between infectious and non-infectious herd factors with the occurrence of pneumonia at slaughter and productive parameters.
Philippines seen exporting pork for the first time
The tests for the Ebola Reston virus are expected to arrive starting next month, a development that might allow the country to export pork for the first time, a senior Agriculture official said on Wednesday.
Malaysia - FMD in Pahang
The Pahang Veterinary Department in Malaysia has imposed a ban on the movement of livestock, especially in Kuantan and Pekan following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the state.
Japan and Serbia - A/H1N1 virus found in pigs
In the last few days the OIE has reported on the appearance of cases of flu due to the A/H1N1 virus in swine herds in Japan and Serbia.
United Kingdom - Reforms to reduce animal disease risks set out in bill
A new body to take responsibility for animal health is among major changes proposed by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn in a new Bill on Animal Health which is being published today.