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.
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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.
Impact of foot-and-mouth disease on pork and chicken prices in Central Luzon, Philippines
Over the long term, the price margins of pork traders were more severely affected in contrast to that of the other traders’ profits.
China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia discuss FMD control
The Workshop on Prevention and Control of Foot and Mouth Disease was held in Lanzhou on Nov.12th, 2013.
EuFMD e-learning will contribute to FMD preparedness
EuFMD (The European Commission for the control of Foot-and-Mouth disease) has developed a new e-learning capacity which will substantially increase the reach and depth of the training programme.
Paraguay: restoration of "FMD free zone where vaccination is practised" status for two zones
Two zones in Paraguay fulfil the requirements of the Terrestrial Code to regain their status with effect from 1 November 2013 of “ FMD free zone where vaccination is practised”.
Clinical case: FMD in a pig farm
On the finisher sites, the farmer noticed that the growing pigs in all the farm sheds had become dull and lame.
Spain: vaccine against foot and mouth disease - a successful case of technology transfer
An innovative approach that combines multiple copies of the structural components (called epitopes) of the viruses that generate protective immunity in a single molecular platform.
Novel method makes FMD vaccine production safer
A virus DNA sequence that, if removed, makes the FMD virus harmless to animals, but still allows it to grow in cell culture.
CIS: common measures for Foot-and-Mouth disease control reviewed
The Set of Common CIS Member-Country Measures for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prevention and Control up to 2020 was discussed at the meeting of the Economic Commission held in the CIS office.
Kazakhstan and OIE signs for a cooperation agreement
Veterinary Services of Kazakhstan and Middle Asian countries together with OIE representatives will develop in particular a general strategy for foot and mouth disease control.