United States: CDC data show progress in reducing some foodborne infections in 2014
In 2014, rates of infection from a serious form of E. coli and one of the more common Salmonella serotypes decreased compared with the baseline period of 2006-2008.
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The role of insects in the transmission of PRRSv
Flies are not usually seen as a real risk of infection between farms unless we're talking about very high-density areas. However, flies can travel long distances if captured when collecting carcasses.
Some considerations on porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) (1/2): A look back to PEDV in Europe
The author questions whether the US virus is more virulent than the strain CV777 isolated in Europe in 1977 or whether the disease is indeed more devastating now than it was in the seventies in Europe.
Spain: Interporc will take to the Spanish pig farms the Rules on Good Biosecurity Practices
The Pig Interprofessional Association (Interporc), together with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment, will take to more than 80,000 Spanish pig farms the Rules on Good Biosecurity Practices on farms and during the transport of pigs.
Air cleaning technologies for the control of airborne pathogens
The most direct strategy to decrease the concentration in the air of airborne pathogens is dust reduction. This article describes the use of a particle ionization system called EPI.
The role of fomites and personnel in the transmission of PRRSV
Biosecurity measures for visitors should be implemented in all farms without exception, and hand washing with soap and subsequent disinfection should be compulsory in those farms where showering is not.
Mexico expands the technical agricultural cooperation with Central America and Caribbean countries
The SAGARPA signed the second stage of the Technical Cooperation Agreement for the Encouragement of Abilities with the IICA, with which the geographical coverage will englobe 22 Central American and Caribbean countries.
The role of transport vehicles in the transmission of PRRSV
How can we tell whether a transport vehicle is clean by just taking a glimpse?
United States: how to sample for Salmonella at establishments that produce raw pork
USDA has issued a notice that instructs inspection program personnel (IPP) at establishments that produce raw pork products how to sample for Salmonella.
Brazil: electronic guide to transporting animals in effect
The Brazilian government has introduced the mandatory use of the Electronic Guide for the movement of animals.
Biosecure entry of supplies for swine production facilities
Many swine production units in North America have incorporated fumigation rooms into their barn design.
EU: over 97% of foods contain pesticide residues below the maximum limit
In the framework of the program coordinated by the EU in 2013, 11,582 samples of 12 products, including pork, were analysed.
United States: FDA and EPA sign a data sharing Memorandum of Understanding
The memorandum of understanding establishes a process of disclosure and sharing of their respective databases that will facilitate the decisions of each agency related to food safety, veterinary medicine...
United States: prescribed treatment to destroy trichinae in pork
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) canceled and reissued FSIS Notice 21-14, " Prescribed Treatment to Destroy Trichinae in Pork, and Products Containing Pork."
Long-distance airborne transport of infectious PRRSV and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
Surrounding holdings with high hedge fences reduces the risk of airborne transmission.
Philippines: implementing guidelines of Food Safety Act signed
Based on the IRR, DA will be in charge of food safety regulations of primary and postharvest foods, while food safety regulations of processed and pre-packaged foods will be the look out of DOH.