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Page 35 of articles about biosecurity

Pigs weaned per sow per year adjusted by period

Facilities-Equipment Article

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.

PRRS virus global distribution and hypothetical intercontinental transmission

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.

USA: new online tool makes it easier for consumers to report food safety concerns

The USDA-FSIS unveiled a new online Electronic Consumer Complaint Form where consumers can report problems with meat, poultry, and egg products.

European Union: cross-border health threats: stepping up EU preparedness

MEPs backed plans to provide EU-wide early warning of all such threats and inserted a provision enabling member states to club together to buy vaccines.

25th Conference of the OIE Regional Commission for Europe

High-ranking officials from OIE Member Countries in Europe and from international, regional and national governmental and non-governmental organisations discussed several key issues in the field of animal health and animal welfare

China to make farm produce safer by 2015

In an effort to promote product safety, China plans to spend 72.02 billion yuan (11.35 billion U.S. dollars) during the 2011-2015 period on improving a quality inspection system for farm produce.