First detection of Ebola Reston virus in pigs – FAO/OIE/WHO offer assistance to the Philippines
Although co-infection in pigs is not unusual, this is the first time globally that an Ebola-Reston virus has been isolated in swine
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PRRS: Transmission via indirect routes (2/2)
Migratory waterfowl have been proposed as vectors of PRRSV spread between farms, due to their migratory nature and their tendency to nest on or near to swine farm lagoons
Current sanitary problems in the United States
The focus of swine production in the USA has changed over the last five years. Many businesses in the sector have made radical changes in management both from the reproductive and the sanitary point of view.
Philipinnes - Ebola action gets int'l commendation
The commendation came in the midst of the government's initiative to test local hogs from Mindanao for the possible presence of the Ebola Reston virus on pork and pork products.
EU - EFSA responds to Commission’s urgent request on dioxins in Irish pork
EFSA has today published its statement in response to a request received from the European Commission on 8 December 2008 for urgent scientific and technical assistance following the discovery of dioxin contamination in some Irish pork. The Commission asked EFSA to provide scientific assistance on the risks for human health related to the possible presence of dioxins in pork and products containing pork.
Philippines - Pigs found with Ebola Reston virus
Pigs in three Philippine hog farms have been found infected with the Ebola Reston virus, a strain not harmful to humans, officials said Thursday.
Philippines - Atypical PRRS virus
The OIE has informed about the presence of atypical PRRS virus in the district of Sto Nino (Pandi municipality, Bulacan province) and in the district of Pinagpanaan (Talavera municipality, Nueva Ecija province).
Samples from the outbreaks were sent to the USDA Plum Island laboratory. Results show that samples were positive for porcine circovirus type 2 and atypical PRRS virus, which is 98% homologous to the atypical PRRS virus isolated in China and Vietnam. With high morbidity and mortality observed similar to China and Vietnam, it was concluded that these outbreaks were most likely caused by atypical PRRS virus.
Etiology: porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2)... where is "agent X"?
Porcine circovirus type 2 is a viral agent with a relatively simple structural organization of which there are two distinct genotypes (1 and 2), it is not clear if they have similar virulence. Since some years ago there has been a hypothesis developing that there exists an “agent X” that would play a role as a trigger factor of the disease in 100% of cases.
Philippines - Hog cholera in Oro now an epidemic
The hog cholera outbreak in this city has turned from worse to "epidemic proportions," killing at least 2,300 pigs in the past five days. The hog cholera outbreak in this city is the highest reported in the Philippines.
Uganda - Swine fever breaks out
Over 100 pigs have died of African swine fever. The veterinary officer, Dr. Nelson Yesho, said 5,000 pigs could die if the disease, that struck Sipi and Kamoko sub-counties is not contained.
PRRS: Transmission via direct and indirect routes (1/2)
In this second part the direct routes (infected pigs and contaminated semen) and indirect routes (fomites and transportation vehicles) of PRRSV are tackled, as is the persistence of the virus because the persistence of the infection is a characteristic of PRRSV infections in pigs and plays a major role in the control and eradication of the disease.
Germany - Trichina worms in a pig
Trichina worms have returned to Germany. The worms were found at a slaughterhouse in a pig from a private home.
Russia - Classical swine fever
The OIE has informed about de reoccurrence of classical swine fever in Russia.
Croatia – Classical swine fever
OIE has confirmed the presence of clasical swine fever in wild boars in Javnica (Sisacko-Moslavacka).
Australia - Exotic disease training exercise kicks off in Darwin
The exercise will test authorities' preparedness to respond to a hypothetical outbreak of classical swine fever in the nation's estimated 25 million feral pigs.
EU - Animal Health Law
The Animal Health Law will replace the current series of interrelated policy actions on animal health which cover many different areas, such as intra-community trade, imports, animal disease control, animal nutrition and animal welfare.
The necessary preparatory work is already underway, so that the Commission can adopt a legislative proposal in 2010.