Netherlands - Report on MRSA in the animal production chain
MRSA spreads throughout the Dutch intensive livestock farming sectors. Among pig farms, 68.3% of 202 farms tested positive for MRSA.
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Mexico -A/H1N1 2009 influenza virus present in pigs
The OIE has reported on a source of 2009 H1N1 flu detected at the end of April 2009 in a swine herd situated in the municipality of Colon, in the Mexican state of Queretaro. The outbreak was considered as finished during the month of May 2009.
Canada - Ontario: Greater protection against livestock and poultry diseases
The Animal Health Act, 2009, was passed today by the Ontario legislature. New measures will help prevent, detect and respond to animal diseases and other related health events to better protect the people, animals and economy of Ontario.
USA - NC state vets lead way in disaster response for animals
North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is helping to fill the need through a unique initiative that requires all of its students to receive disaster training, providing a new generation of leaders in veterinary medicine and disaster response.
European Union - LowInputBreeds: Improving animal health and product quality
A large-scale project which aims to improve animal health and product quality in European organic and ‘low input’ livestock production systems has just begun.
Germany - Influenza A/H1N1 2009 virus in pigs
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has confirmed the first case of H1N1 in Germany's swine herd.
United Kingdom - Northern Ireland: Gildernew achieves Assembly agreement to Diseases of Animals Bill
Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has been given the final approval of the Assembly to important new legislation on disease control measures.
Italy - Influenza A/H1N1 2009 virus in pigs
The A/H1N1 2009 influenza virus has been found for the first time in a commercial swine herd in Italy.
Russia - ASF situation
The situation connected with fulfillment of state measures on control of spread of the African swine fever in the territory of Russia has been discussed during the Session of the Intergovernmental Commission that was chaired by Elena Skrynnik, Minister of Agriculture.
UK - Pandemic H1N1 flu virus found in pigs in Norfolk
Pigs on a farm in Norfolk have been confirmed as positive to H1N1. This is the sixth case of pandemic H1N1 2009 influenza virus, following earlier cases in Northern Ireland.
Finland - Influenza A/H1N1 2009 in pigs
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has confirmed the first case of H1N1 in Finland's swine herd.
Summary of swine influenza (2/2)
Most of the outbreaks detected in pigs have resulted from infections transmitted to the pigs by humans or have no known cause.
Iowa State researcher produces, ships only H1N1 vaccine available for swine
The H1N1 virus has now been found in a Canadian swine herd, and an Iowa State University researcher is ready to produce an H1N1 flu vaccine for pigs.
Indonesia - Pandemic influenza A/H1N1
The Ministry of Agriculture officially declared on 23 November 2009 that an outbreak of pandemic influenza A/H1N1 occurs in pigs.
EU - Commission approves €275 million for the eradication, monitoring and control of animal diseases
The European Commission adopted a financial package of €275 million to support programmes to eradicate, control and monitor animal diseases in 2010. The 224 annual or multi-annual programmes which were selected for EU funding will tackle animal diseases that impact both human and animal health.
China - Swine tested positive for A/H1N1
Swine at a slaughterhouse in Heilongjiang province tested positive for the virus last Thursday, the Ministry of Agriculture revealed over the weekend.