United States: action plan for swine brucellosis and pseudorabies
The proposed action plan incorporates the risk of disease introduction presented by feral swine, which is not addressed in our current regulations.
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Mannan oligosaccharide modulates the immune responses in weanling pigs
Feeding mannan oligosaccharide may activate immunity against PRRSV.
Potential use of oral fluid samples for serological diagnosis of African swine fever
These results confirmed the presence of ASFV antibodies in swine oral fluids samples, the possibility of an oral fluid-based approach in ASF diagnosis and, potentially in ASF surveillance.
Importance and monitoring of the genetic makeup of PCV2
Genomic changes can be associated with increased virulence or decreased immunogenicity.
Concentration of airborne Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA and MSSA) in pig farms
The aim of this study was to assess the potential occupational risk of working with Staphylococcus aureus-colonized pigs in Switzerland.
Netherlands: Animals Act enters into force on 1 January 2013
The first decisions under this new law were the Decree on Veterinary Medicinal Products and the Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products.
Ministers will examine MRSA infection in Danish pig farms
New figures from the Food & Drug Administration shows that 88 per cent of slaughter pigs in Danish slaughterhouses are infected with MRSA CC398.
EU authorises import of live pigs from the United States
A measure authorising the import of live US pigs into the EU for breeding and production was adopted by the European Commission.
African swine fever in the Russian Federation: Spatio-temporal analysis and epidemiological overview
Anthropogenic factors play the leading role in the spread of ASF across the territory of the Russian Federation.
Latvia: new outbreaks of classical swine fever in wild boars
The Latvian veterinary authorities have reported five new outbreaks of classical swine fever in wild boars.
Russia: coordination of FMD preventive measures started its work
During the meeting will be discussed issues related to risks of other transboundery diseases such as highly pathogenic avian influenza, African swine fever.
Uruguay increases the purchase of pig meat from Brazil
Uruguay approved the release of the importation of meat products and pork byproducts from 13 Brazilian federal states.
Culturing and molecular methods to assess the infectivity of porcine circovirus from treated effluent of swine manure.
PCV2 viruses were able to resist the regular wastewater treatment.
Canada and the United States sign agreement on animal disease zoning
If Canada were to establish a disease control and eradication zone anywhere in Canada, the USDA would continue to allow imports of live animals, animal products and by-products from disease-free areas of Canada.
Switzerland free from PRRS
The last results from the second serological testing round on all farms were negative.
Relationship between biosecurity measures and production, health and treatment in pig herds
It is generally believed that biosecurity measures in pig production improve performance and health status of the pigs, but limited quantitative data is available to support this hypothesis.