Chile is declared free of PRRS
The last positive farm successfully completed its remediation plan in 2022, maintaining sustained negative results to date.
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Czech State aid schemes to prevent spread of pig and poultry diseases
Commission approves €1.46 billion Czech State aid schemes to support prevention of spread of poultry and pig diseases.
Denmark requires PRRS clinical statement at slaughter
All pig producers who send pigs for slaughter must have a clinical PRRS statement starting November 4, 2023.
New increase in Spain's imports of piglets from the Netherlands
Spain has imported over 14% more piglets from the Netherlands so far this year.
Denmark: PRRS control plan provides for penalties
Danish Crown will deduct DKK 0.20/kg for slaughtering animals from PRRS-positive farms.
Denmark develops national PRRS control plan
Denmark has developed a national PRRS control plan to reduce the number of positive pig farms.
First reported case of PRRS in Nepal
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus has been reported for the first time in Nepal.
US, Canada, and Mexico create a working group for swine health
The working group, North American Swine Health, was created by health authorities from Mexico, the United States, and Canada, in collaboration with the meat industry in each of the countries.
Switzerland confirms PRRS
The Swiss veterinary authorities informed the OIE of the presence of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) in pigs from an animal shelter in the Canton of Neuchâtel.
Biosecurity and transboundary animal diseases: Council conclusions
The conclusions highlight the risks posed by the human factor and the role of communication and awareness campaigns in mitigating those risks.
The role of international trade and travel in the transboundary spread of pig diseases
As globalization increases the interconnectedness between nations, economies, and industries, the introduction of diseases will continue to remain a prominent threat to the livestock sector and the trade of animals and animal products, as well as the livelihoods of farmers, food security and public health.
UK: Highest recorded PRRS diagnosis in first quarter
The first quarter of 2018 saw the highest ever recorded diagnostic rate of PRRS, according to APHA.
Argentina has developed a PRRS Contingency Plan
Argentina is one of the few PRRS-free countries in the region.
Wisconsin adopts new swine rules
New rules requiring swine entering or moving within Wisconsin to originate from a herd that has been tested for PRRS and SECD.
OptisampleTM optimises the sampling strategies in the active surveillance of animal diseases
Online tool to help in the sampling strategies with the aim of proving that a farm is PRRSV-negative.
Argentina strengthens the measures to avoid the entrance of PRRS
Due to the detection of PRRS in Uruguay in late July, the SENASA adopted several measures to protect the national pig production.