Ireland: DNA sampling of pigmeat will determine origin
‘DNA certified’ Programme for pigmeat has begun, which will expose misleading labelling and provide an assurance for producers and consumers on the origin of pigmeat.
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United Kingdom: report of Salmonella in pigs in 2011
There were 182 incidents of Salmonella in 2011, which is comparable to recent years.
Observational study of farms with air filtering against the PRRS virus in North America
This study, based on some 120,000 sows, quantifies the reduction of the risk of introducing PRRS viruses when using air filtering.
Canada: amendment to Canada's Health of Animals Regulations
Pig producers would provide information directly to the administrator, and identify all pigs in their care and control with tags or tattoos.
European Union and China step up cooperation in agriculture and rural development
Priority sectors for cooperation may include: food security, international cooperation, environmental-friendly agriculture, organic farming, and food safety.
Importance of the abattoir on the control of salmonellosis (2/2)
In this article Salmonella critical contamination points in the abattoir will be analyzed, as well as the measures that can be taken with regard to them.
Salmonella: control during the transportation stage
When exposed, the pigs get infected in less time than the length of the transportation and the waiting period (prior to the slaughter) in the abattoir.
Boosting biosecurity to protect Australia
A $524.2 million investment in Australia’s biosecurity system included in Federal Budget will deliver a state-of-the-art quarantine facility and strengthen Australia’s defences against pests and diseases.
USA: USDA announces new safeguards to protect consumers from foodborne illness
FSIS is proposing to launch traceback investigations earlier and identify additional potentially contaminated product when the Agency finds E. coli O157:H7 through its routine sampling program.
Salmonella prevention & control on pig farms
It is very important to establish a series of preventive measures to prevent a worsening health status with the introduction of new serotypes.
United states: Iowa pork producers embrace food safety, animal well-being programs
Iowa pork producers have reached a new milestone as 15,000 Iowa pork producers, employees and others with pork industry interests have been certified through the Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus® program.
African swine fever - Recognizing the disease in field
The clinical profile seen to date of ASF in Russia and neighboring countries is a typical acute disease. The animals die between 7 and 15 days post-infection and the symptoms observed include fever, huddling together due to cold, and injuries described above.
Vietnam: largest seizure of illegal feed additive
Vietnamese officials have seized 2.5 million tonnes of illegal agents used for stimulating growth and lean meat production in pigs and cattle.
U.S. & China Sign Strategic Cooperation in Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and China's Minister of Agriculture Han Changfu signed an historic Plan of Strategic Cooperation that will guide the two countries' agricultural relationship for the next 5 years.
European Union: EFSA opinion on composting and incineration of dead-on-farm pigs
Provided that the deficiencies identified are addressed the BIOHAZ concluded that this alternative treatment would not pose an additional risk as compared to the processes currently approved in the legislation.
United Kingdom: eAML2 becomes compulsory at the beginning of April
The eAML2 electronic pig movement system becomes compulsory at the beginning of April in England and Wales.