Mexico launches a new application to prevent the entry of exotic animal diseases
The application for mobile devices AVISE, allows the reporting of symptoms in animals that could indicate the presence of exotic diseases on farm or production unit.
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Japan expands CSF vaccination area to 20 prefectures
The Japanese government announced that it will expand the areas eligible to vaccinate healthy hogs against Classical Swine Fever (CSF) from 12 to 20 prefectures to stop the spread which began in September 2018.
Brazil: Strategic Plan against CSF made official
Announced in October by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (MAPA), the Strategic Plan for Eradicating Classical Swine Fever in Brazil was made official this week, through Ordinance No. 264, published in the Official Gazette (DOU).
Japan: Okinawa sees first CSF outbreak in 33 years
At least 1,800 pigs are to be culled after CSF was reported on two farms in Okinawa, the first case in that prefecture in 33 years.
ASF and China the talk of 2019: A look back on the year’s trending Pig333 articles
As the year 2019 comes to a close, we at Pig333 wanted to take time to look back on what our industry has done and has gone through. ASF took a toll on us this year and has been the talk of the industry. All eyes have been on China, as their herd was hit hard, shaking up the economy.
Peru begins vaccinating pigs against CSF
More than 3 million pigs will be vaccinated against classical swine fever in Peru.
IRTA-CReSA attends the International Symposium for CSF
From 23-26th October, the International Symposium for Classical Swine Fever (CSF), organized by the China Institute of Veterinary Drug Control, was held in Beijing with the participation of Dr. Llilianne Ganges from IRTA-CReSA.
Brazil presents strategic plan to eradicate CSF
The eradication plan calls for several actions to be taken, the first aimed at increasing surveillance in the 11 states still affected by CSF.
Which is the current situation of CSF in Brazil?
The OIE has confirmed the presence of CSF in a new state (Alagoas), in the area that is not free of this disease, with seven cases detected in October.
ASF: Europe needs to intensify efforts
The fourteenth meeting of the standing group of experts on African Swine Fever(SGE ASF14) took place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 10 and 11 September 2019. Representatives from 34 European countries attended the meeting, as well as a representative of China.
Japan will allow the vaccination of pigs against CSF
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr Taku Eto, announced the revision of the specific CSF prevention guidelines to enable the preventive vaccination of pigs.
OIE: New official disease status
OIE’s official disease status can be issued for six priority diseases. These status are of major importance to OIE Members and are of great significance for international trade as they constitute an official reference for the World Trade Organization (WTO). They reflect the level of transparency and quality of the Veterinary Services of the country, increase the value of its livestock sector and facilitate regional and international trade of animals and animal products.
CSF in Japan: more than 330 wild boars and 38 outbreaks in domestic pigs
Data provided by the OIE/WOAH show that 38 pigs farms and 331 wild boars have tested positive for ASF in the prefectures of Gifu, Aichi, Nagano, Shiga and Osaka.
Brazil: efforts in the NE states for the eradication of CSF
Brazil will carry out a combined effort between the federal government and the northeastern states to implement programs for the eradication of classical swine fever (CSF) and other animal diseases.
Colombia: prevent CSF on islands of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina
Its been 20 years without a classical swine fever outbreak on the islands of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina.
Brazil confirms CSF in Piauí
The Agriculture and Livestock Defence Agency of the State of Piauí has confirmed the first case of classical swine fever (CSF) in Piauí.