Genetic characterization of influenza A viruses circulating in pigs in Spain
Phylogenetic analysis revealed that they belonged to the lineages ‘‘Avian-Like’’ H1N1, ‘‘Human-Like’’ H3N2, and ‘‘Human-Like’’ H1N2
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Spain: the new platform ConPRRS has been launched
The Centre de Recerca en Sanitat Animal (CReSA), the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) and the Universitat de Lleida (UdL) have created a technical group for supporting the PRRS control (ConPRRS).
Transmission, biosecurity, and area regional control/elimination of PRRSV
A risk of airborne transmission of PRRSV is real, and air filtration can significantly reduce its risk. Area regional approach on PRRSV control/elimination indicates our direction where we should move forward in future.
Placental transmission of porcine circovirus type 2
In conclusion, placental transmission of PCV-2 from a non-immune sow to fetuses is possible when the infection of the dam occurs before gestation or after 62 days of gestation.
Canada: new rules for pig industry strengthen livestock sector
Mandatory national pig traceability system will enhance capacity to track animals from farm to slaughter.
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NewsUnited States/Canada: PEDv update
In United States 25 states have reported at least one confirmed case of PED.
Thailand to pursue FMD-free zone approval in 2015
Zone 2 covers seven provinces in the eastern region including Chachoengsao and Chonburi where many pig farms are located.
Russia-Belarus: cooperative actions to prevent African swine fever spread
Based on the meeting results it was agreed to arrange a mutual control during the wild fauna monitoring and exchange of relevant information.
Poland: second outbreak of African Swine Fever
The outbreak has been confirmed in a wild boar located in Kruszyniany.
United States: pork production forecast lowered
Pork production is lowered as reports indicate that Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) continues to spread.
EU-Russia: search of mutually accepted ways to regionalization due to recent ASF outbreaks in the EU
The Russian party said that the proposed regionalization which implies restrictions to be imposed only on six regions of Lithuania is not an only unbalanced decision but taking into account the ASF registration in Poland not actual anymore.
Canada: CFIA statement on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus in feed
Testing with a swine bioassay has determined that the plasma ingredient contains PED virus capable of causing disease in pigs.
North Korea confirms outbreaks of Foot and mouth disease
The outbreak reported by veterinary authorities of Korea is located in a pig factory in Dokdong-ri (Sadong).
European Union: measures to prevent the introduction into the Union of the African swine fever virus
It is appropriate to limit the obligation to clean and disinfect trucks only to those trucks transporting live animals.
Individual risk factors for M. hyo infections in suckling pigs at the age of weaning
Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the frequency of M. hyopneumoniae infections in suckling pigs of endemically infected herds.
South Africa: restoration of "FMD free zone where vaccination is not practised"
Scientific Commission concluded that the zone in South Africa fulfils the requirements of the Terrestrial Code to regain its status of “ FMD free zone where vaccination is not practised” with effect from 14 February 2014.