China confirms FMD in pigs
The focus is located in Lianghong company, Sihong (Suqian, Jiangsu), with 9 susceptible animals and 3 cases.
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Argentina: the area free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination has been extended
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) gave its official recognition as a foot-and-mouth disease-free area in which vaccination is not performed to the region of Patagonia Norte A.
Brazil: several states certified as foot-and-mouth disease-free
The OIE declared eradicated the foot-and-mouth disease in the Brazilian states of Alagoas, Maranhão, Paraíba, Ceará, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco and the north of Pará.
Bolivia is free of foot-and-mouth disease
During the last meeting of the OIE, this organization decided, unanimously, to certify that Bolivia is free of foot-and-mouth disease.
Russia: three new foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks
Last Friday the Russian veterinary authorities confirmed to the OIE three new FMD outbreaks in Primorsky Kray.
New OIE international standards and guidelines on animal health
During this week, the Assembly examined the worldwide animal health situation, and gave special attention to the latest sanitary episodes of importance.
Russia: working meeting with EUFMD representatives
Yevgeny Nepoklonov stressed the importance of creating buffer zones which will prevent the disease spread to free areas and the expediency of their establishment in three areas of concern: Transcaucasia, Far East and Middle Asia.
Korea recognised free from FMD with vaccination
In the 82nd Session of the OIE the Republic of Korea was recognised free from FMD with vaccination.
Russia: more cases of Foot and mouth disease in pigs
The affected animals were detected in a farm located 7 km from "Merci-Trade" (the FMD outbreak notified to the OIE on 21 May 2014).
Russia confirms an outbreak of FMD in pigs
Evgeny Nepoklonov, Chief of the Rosselkhoznadzor has informed the OIE about a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting pigs, with 4070 cases.
FAO: the Andean countries are just one step away from eradicating the foot-and-mouth disease
The FAO's project that supported the efforts of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru for eradicating the foot-and-mouth disease ends with a success.
China: new outbreak of FMD
On April 18, Dr Zhang Zhongqui, from the China Animal Disease Control Centre, informed OIE about an outbreak of Foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Jiangxi.
Transmission of swine pathogens: a practical perspective
Pathogens that are transmitted mostly through direct, pig to pig, contact are generally contained with today’s biosecurity programs and pig flow strategies. However, pathogens using multiple routes of transmission seem to evade standard biosecurity programs.
Thailand to pursue FMD-free zone approval in 2015
Zone 2 covers seven provinces in the eastern region including Chachoengsao and Chonburi where many pig farms are located.
North Korea confirms outbreaks of Foot and mouth disease
The outbreak reported by veterinary authorities of Korea is located in a pig factory in Dokdong-ri (Sadong).
South Africa: restoration of "FMD free zone where vaccination is not practised"
Scientific Commission concluded that the zone in South Africa fulfils the requirements of the Terrestrial Code to regain its status of “ FMD free zone where vaccination is not practised” with effect from 14 February 2014.