Increased risk of foot-and-mouth disease entry into Europe
The increase in the number of outbreaks in several North African countries and the recent detection of the SAT 2 serotype in Algeria increase the risk of disease entry.
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Biogénesis Bagó reaches a new milestone in its fight against Foot and Mouth Disease
BIOAFTOGEN®, the foot-and-mouth disease vaccine produced by Biogénesis Bagó is the first to obtain a prequalification by EuFMD, a commission belonging to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Canada to create a vaccine bank for foot and mouth disease in animals
Funding will provide Canada with a dedicated vaccine source to support the CFIA and industry in the event of an outbreak.
U.S. purchases ASF and FMD diagnostic test kits
The purchases help increase U.S. preparedness to respond to high-consequence foreign animal diseases.
Don't help ASF virus cross borders
You've probably heard that one of the ways the ASF virus can enter a country is through contaminated food. Here's why it's so risky.
Australia bans personal imports of meat from countries with FMD
The Australian Government has banned the importation of meat products for personal use from all countries with foot and mouth disease.
United Kingdom denies the presence of foot-and-mouth and swine vesicular disease
The veterinary authorities have denied the presence of foot-and-mouth and swine vesicular disease.
These three diseases represent over 50% of OIE notifications
The World Organisation for Animal Health has analyzed the current global situation through the World Animal Health Information System (WAHIS).
Boehringer Ingelheim to keep supplying U.S. foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank
Boehringer Ingelheim will continue supplying antigen for a vaccine bank that protects U.S. livestock from a potential outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.
EFSA assesses control measures for foot and mouth disease
A review of the effectiveness of sampling procedures, monitoring period, and minimum radius of the protection and surveillance zones for FMD.
EU: Mandatory inspections for livestock transport to reduce FMD spread
Animal and feed transport vehicles from certain third countries with a risk of foot-and-mouth disease must be inspected upon return to the EU.
Brazil recognizes six states as FMD-free without vaccination
States and regions have met requirements such as improving official veterinary services and implementing a structured program to maintain a disease-free status.
US, Canada, and Mexico create a working group for swine health
The working group, North American Swine Health, was created by health authorities from Mexico, the United States, and Canada, in collaboration with the meat industry in each of the countries.
Brazil: Improved guidelines for FMD surveillance
Amendments concerning the transport of pigs for slaughter and certified swine breeding farms between FMD-free areas with vaccination.
US: APHIS to invest $27 million in foot-and-mouth disease vaccine in case of outbreak
This new program adds to the nation’s level of protection against this devastating disease. In the event of an outbreak, officials would decide if and how to use the available vaccine.
Russia deemed free from FMD without vaccination by the OIE
The previously earned status was restored for most of the country, improving its export possibilities.