The Council adopted its position on a draft regulation on transmissible animal diseases
The Council adopted its position at first reading on a draft regulation on transmissible animal diseases ('Animal Health Law').
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Research develops breakthrough technology to address PRRS
The discovery of PRRS-resistant pigs could significantly improve animal well-being and save hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
Paraguay will ask for the CSF-free country certification
The National Quality and Animal Health Service (SENACSA) has started the procedures to request the Classical Swine Fever-free country certification to the World Animal Health Organisation (WOAH).
Spain implements preventive emergency measures against FMD in the Maghreb
The health situation in relation to FMD in the countries of North Africa puts Spain, in the first instance, and the European Union straight after, in a position of imminent risk of disease transmission.
Israel confirms an aoutbreak of FMD in a pig farm
The farm, with 2300 susceptible animals of which 172 cases, is located in Fassuta (Acco, Hazafon).
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NewsThe OIE confirms new outbreaks of ASF in Ukraine
The OIE has published two new reports concerning new cases of African swine fever (ASF) in Ukraine.
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NewsISU researchers discover mystery virus that causes tremors in piglets
A team of veterinary researchers at Iowa State University has pinpointed a virus that has caused mysterious tremors in piglets dating back decades.
Spain launches prevention measures against the FMD outbreak declared in Morocco
MAGRAMA is going to implement prevention and biosecurity measures immediately along their borders in order to avoid the introduction of Foot and Mouth disease in Spain.
New ASF cases in Ukraine
It seems that the virus is being transmitted by humans and means of transportation.
IABA: new working group for sanitary and phytosanitary risk assessment
The American Board of Agriculture (IABA) approved the resolution for the creation of a working group with the aim of improving the capabilities of the continent in the assessment of SPS risks.
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NewsUkraine reports new cases of ASF in domestic pigs
The Veterinary Authorities of Ukraine reported three new cases of African swine fever in domestic pigs to the OIE.
Ukraine confirms two new outbreaks of ASF in domestic pigs
Ukrainian Veterinary Services reported the occurrence of two outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) on 10 October in domestic pigs, in two populations of Sumy region.
Recent move by the US to recognise the EU regionalisation system to control ASF
The Commission welcomes the recent move by the US to recognise the EU regionalisation system put in place to contain the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF), a disease affecting pigs and wild boar.
New ESVAC tool on antibiotic use in animals
A new interactive database is launched allowing users to access the specific ESVAC data they are interested in (specific country, sales of a particular class of antibiotic and create charts, maps or graphs...).
Sales of antibiotics in animals in Europe have decreased
According to this report, sales of antibiotics in animals in Europe have decreased by approximately 8% between 2011 and 2013.