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The cancelation of the NOM-037-ZOO-1995 norm is due to the fact that on 30 January 2009, the whole of the Mexican territory was declared free of the CSF virus.

Once again, the Latvian veterinary authorities have informed the OIE of the appearance of 9 new outbreaks of African swine fever in the country.

The SENASICA will provide training to the Guatemalan technicians for the management of pig farms.

The Commission has considered it necessary to review the animal health requirements for the entry of consignments of porcine animals into the Union from the areas in which the disease caused by these viruses is present.

The outbreak is located in Songinikharikhan district (Tuv), with 993 susceptible pigs of which 451 cases. All pigs were destroyed.

The parties discussed possibilities to conduct training in transboundary diseases for Russian specialists of West Eurasia involved in FMD roadmap under the EuFMD umbrella.

According to the OIE, four and two new outbreaks of African and Classical swine fever have been detected in one pig and wild boars.

During the meeting paths for recovery of pork product exportation from the European Union into Russia terminated due to African swine fever spread in the EU were discussed.

The focus is located in Lianghong company, Sihong (Suqian, Jiangsu), with 9 susceptible animals and 3 cases.

In order to prevent any unnecessary disturbance to trade it is necessary to establish a list of the restricted zones for African swine fever in Latvia which are the protection and surveillance zones.

The virus mutation resulting in prolonged incubation period (from 5 to 25 days) and general prolongation of the disease caused by different virus isolates.

The new model will improve the effectiveness of surveillance by making better use of the expertise of private vets, universities and the livestock industry.