Botswana reports that FMD event started in July 2010 is closed
In a final report sent to the OIE, Botswana reports that the foot and mouth disease event having started in July 2010 is closed.
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Experimental infection with H1N1 european swine influenza virus protects pigs from an infection with the 2009 pandemic H1N1 human influenza virus
Animals firstly infected with SwH1N1 virus and latter infected with pH1N1 exhibited undetectable viral RNA load in nasal swabs and lungs after challenge with pH1N1, indicating a cross-protective effect between both strains.
Use of a production region model to evaluate aerosol transmission and biosecurity of PRRSV and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae: Results from a 3-year study
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M hyo) are re-emerging diseases of pigs and growing threats to the global swine industry. For sustainable disease control, it is critical to prevent the spread of these pathogens between pig populations; therefore, a clear understanding of the role of aerosol transmission is needed along with information on how to reduce this risk.
France – Sources of Aujeszky disease in French departments
The French veterinary authorities informed the OIE last week of the appearance of new cases of Aujeszky disease in the country.
Japan will shortly apply to the OIE for recovery of status “Freedom from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) without vaccination”
Since, on 6 October 2010, 3 months will have passed after the destruction of the last case, Japan will shortly apply to the OIE for recovery of status “Freedom from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) without vaccination”, providing the dossier required to be evaluated by the Scientific Commission for Animal Disease (SCAD), in accordance with the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.
European Union – EFSA: Scientific Opinion on current pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza and its potential implications for animal health
Following a request from The European Commission, the Panel on Animal Health and Welfare was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on current pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza and its potential implications for animal health.
Sanitary Equilibrium: The role of PCV2 vaccines
The most common problems are due to interference with maternal antibodies and coincidence of vaccination with a recirculation of PRRS: viremic animals.
EXCEDE® Now Approved for Swine Respiratory Disease (SRD) Control
EXCEDE® is now approved by the U.S. Center for Veterinary Medicine and the Food and Drug Administration for the control of swine respiratory disease (SRD) associated with Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Haemophilus parasuis and Streptococcus suis in groups of pigs where SRD has been diagnosed.
Stability of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and antibody in swine oral fluid
Conventional serum storage protocols (freezing or refrigeration at 4°C) preserves PRRSV and anti-PRRSV antibody in oral-fluid diagnostic samples without the use of preservatives.
S. Korea clear of foot-mouth disease, to resume pork exports
South Korea will seek to resume exports of pork as the country has been declared free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
The genomic diversity of Chinese porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus isolates from 1996 to 2009
Since it was first reported in 1995, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) has become one of the most important swine diseases in China. A large number of field PRRSV strains have been isolated from different regions of China at different times, especially after a highly pathogenic PRRSV emerged in 2006.
France - New outbreak of Aujeszky disease
The authorities of the prefecture of the Atlantic Pyrenees has informed that, in addition to the 2 sources of infection of Aujeszky disease in Uhart-Cize and Alos-Sibas-Abense, they are adding two more located in Esterençuby, Saint-Etienne-de-Baigory and Saint-Jean-le-Vieux.
USA - USDA proposes to amend Livestock Exportation Regulations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to amend the livestock exportation regulations to eliminate pre-export tuberculosis and brucellosis testing for goats and breeding swine if the receiving country does not require such testing.
Russia - Temporary restrictions imposed on import of livestock products from Mongolia
Import of animals susceptible to FMD and non-heat treated products of animal origin to the Russian Federation will be restricted by the Rosselkhoznadzor from September 14, 2010 due to detection of FMD in cattle in Mongolia.
Canada - Research investment will benefit swine producers
The Government of Canada is investing in an innovative project that will benefit Canadian swine producers and consumers. Coop fédérée will receive up to $80,000 to study and develop feeding recommendations to maximize sow milk production through gestation, ensuring optimal growth of suckling piglets.
Latvia – Brucellosis in cattle and swine
The veterinary authorities of Latvia have notified the OIE about the presence of Brucellosis (Brucella suis) in pigs and cattle.