European Commission rejects shortening the duration of the ASF restriction zone in Lower Saxony
According to the Commission, the current epidemiological situation in Germany has worsened and there is increased spread of African swine fever.
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EU amends Trichinae control regulation
The new regulations modify some aspects of parasite control in relation to cutting and alternative analytical methods.
UK puts new controls on pork and pork products to prevent ASF entry
The new control will strengthen the requirements for bringing pork and pork products into Great Britain from the European Union and EFTA states.
Vietnam suspends use of African swine fever vaccine
The Department of Animal Health of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development required to stop the vaccination with African swine fever vaccine after inoculated pigs died this month.
Canada to invest $45.3 million for ASF prevention and preparedness
The funding will be critical in reducing the risk of introduction and spread of African swine fever in Canada.
Russia has seen 83 ASF outbreaks so far this year
From the beginning of this year to August 15, 83 outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been reported in Russia.
Germany asks Brussels to shorten the duration of the ASF restricted zone in Lower Saxony
Ministry of Food and Agriculture requests a shorter duration in Brussels after the Lower Saxony Ministry of Agriculture provided data.
Join in two weeks the total animal feed and health event in Bangkok
Time to meet the industry face-to-face for three days of business talks in Asia!
ELISA assay as a diagnostic tool (1/2): Basics and uses
How well do you understand ELISA testing? This is how it works, what it detects, and how to interpret results.
Determining the characteristics of farms that raise pigs without antibiotics
Farmers could achieve and maintain the Raised Without Antibiotics status through farm-specific coaching related to prudent antimicrobial usage and improved biosecurity.
First detection of porcine circovirus type 2e in Europe
This is the first report of the detection and genetic characterisation of the PCV-2e genotype in Europe, from sows on a farm in Italy.
Pork Checkoff: New AgView feature further protects U.S. pork industry from FAD disruptions
Pork producers are now able to continuously share info with state animal health officials thanks to a new AgView feature.
Spain presents a tool for self-monitoring of antibiotic use by livestock farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has developed a new tool to make it easier for farmers to self-monitor the use of antibiotics in the fight against antimicrobial resistance, within the Computerized System for the Control of Veterinary Antibiotic Prescriptions (PRESVET).
A 3-D approach to better understanding of swine flu: Direct control (3/3)
In this last article of the series, we discuss management strategies and the vaccines available to control swine influenza.
EFSA’s African swine fever campaign extended for the third year
The campaign ‘Stop African swine fever’ has been extended for the third consecutive year.
Spain approves National Plan to combat antimicrobial resistance
The Sectorial Conference has approved the 2022-2024 strategic plan of the National Plan to address antimicrobial resistance (PRAN).