Vaccination against Salmonella in pigs. What can we expect?
Could the vaccination against Salmonella in pigs be as crucial as it has been in poultry?
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USA: Reorganize primary federal food safety functions into a single agency
Reorganize Primary Federal Food Safety Functions into a Single Agency, the Federal Food Safety Agency Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services.
ASF: meeting of EU, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia representatives
Last week, a meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture and the Heads of Veterinary Services of the Member States of the European Union, as well as of Belarus, Russia and Ukraine, took place in Warsaw to address the problem of African swine fever (ASF).
Brazil: new inspection model in pork producing establishments
The goal of the change in the inspection model is related to the demand to preserve public health and the quality of the meat produced in Brazil.
The Belgian authorities have informed of a fraud in a meat company
In the current state of the investigation, two products have been identified and are being removed from the Belgian market: minced meat and oxtail.
Poland plans the implementation of the biosecurity regulations on all the pig farms in the country
The Work Group is preparing a regulation project that introduces the obligation of all the farms to adapt, so they fulfil the biosecurity programme principles.
Mexico will strengthen the agrifood health and harmlessness programmes
In 2018, 100 million pesos shall be allotted to strengthen agrifood health and harmlessness programmes.
Challenges of the Spanish pig industry
Spain is, regarding pig census, the third country in the world in relation to pig production, behind China and the USA, and the fourth as pork producer because Germany fattens many piglets imported from The Netherlands and Denmark, and it also slaughters pigs from these and other countries.
EU: Cases of Salmonella Enteritidis acquired in the EU have increased
The decrease of Salmonella has been a success story in the EU food safety system in the last 10 years. Recent S. Enteritidis outbreaks contributed to a change in this trend in humans and poultry.
Poland: new ASF cases detected near Warsaw
The Polish veterinary authorities have confirmed new cases of African swine fever in the voivodate of Mazowieckie.
EU: 2015 veterinary drug residues trends steady
EFSA’s latest data report summarises the monitoring data from 2015, including compliance rates with EU residue limits, for a range of veterinary medicines, unauthorised substances and contaminants found in animals and animal-derived food.
Argentina: the veterinarians’ role in the inspection of abattoirs is being evaluated
The National Service of Agri-Food Health and Quality explained to representatives of the Ministry of Modernisation the important role of this tool in the hands of the State.
Russia to restrict pork and beef supplies from Brazil
Brazil accounts for 90 percent of Russia's imported pork and 40 percent of beef.
Argentina: irradiation of meat authorised
Until now, this method was authorised for potatoes, garlic, onions, asparagus, strawberries, spices, dried vegetable seasonings and/or their mixes, and cultivated edible mushrooms.
EFSA to strengthen international cooperation during China visit
EFSA will participate in a series of events and meetings with its Chinese, EU and international partners in early November to promote the global harmonisation of food safety risk assessment and communication.
Mexico, the USA and Canada agree on protecting animal health in North America
The representatives of the veterinary services of Mexico, Canada and the USA ratified their commitment for keeping the health status in the region with the aim of providing confidence regarding the health certifications.