Italy: conclusions of the visit of the FVO to Sardinia
The need to fight against the illegal presence of pigs at the farms has been reaffirmed.
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United States: USDA animal disease traceability rule in effect
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Veterinary Services final rule on animal traceability took effect March 11.
Feeds contaminated with aflatoxins detected in Holland and Germany
The German and Dutch authorities have informed of the presence of feeds containing maize contaminated with aflatoxins.
China to create single body to monitor food safety
China will create a single agency to deal with food and drug regulations.
Profitability study on air filtration systems for PRRSV
This study demonstrates the added profitability that air filtration can give to sow farms located in highly dense swine regions. However, it is important to point out that these figures are long term averages and not necessarily predictors for individual herds.
Russia: requirements to further deliveries of raw intestines and finished meat products from the EU
The deliveries of raw intestines and finished meat products from the EU countries to Russia are possible only if every consignment is accompanied by a written guarantee.
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.
United States: Animal Disease Traceability rule published
Now that it has been published, the rule becomes effective Mar. 11, 2013.
Vietnam: HCMC launches food safety testing facility
The facility can conduct hi-tech analysis on germs, virus in various kinds of food products.
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.
United States: FDA proposes new food safety standards for foodborne illness prevention
These two FSMA rules are part of an integrated reform effort that focuses on prevention and addresses the safety of foods produced domestically and imported.
FAO and ACP Countries agree strategic partnership
Specific areas for collaboration under the FAO-ACP agreement will include promotion of food security; promotion of sustainable intensification of crop and livestock.
Canada’s food supply safer for consumers
The Safe Food for Canadians Act, S-11, was adopted by the Senate on October 17, 2012 and passed by the House of Commons on November 20, 2012.
USA: FDA increases dose of ionizing radiation to treat meat
FDA concludes that the proposed use of irradiation to provide for the safe use of a 4.5 kGy maximum dose of ionizing radiation to treat meat is safe.
Introduction, dissemination and perpetuation of PRRS virus in a region
Among the numerous genetically distinct isolates that are identified in high pig density areas every year, only a few are able to be transmitted between herds and even less able to widely spread and dominate the entire region or system.
United Kingdom: clearer food and drink labelling for consumers
The Government demanded stronger labelling across the whole of the EU, and is now putting the EU rules into action in the UK.