FAO: ASFORCE workshop for a better understanding of African swine fever
The main goal of the workshop was to update countries on the progress in the knowledge on ASF achieved within ASFORCE.
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Paraguay expects to obtain the classical swine fever-free country status
Since 2001, Paraguay keeps a classical swine fever-free status without vaccination.
Argentina: progress in cooperation with China on Animal Health
Part of the delegation visited the National Reference Laboratory, where they discussed the formation of working groups on animal health and, specifically, Foot and Mouth Disease.
United Kingdom: upward trend of PRRS diagnoses
According to Animal and Plant Health Agency last report "Emerging threats: pig disease: October to December 2014", the annual trend of increased PRRS diagnoses continued in 2014.
The veterinary services of the Southern Cone will emphasize common Animal Health measures
At their first meeting, held at SENASA's headquarters, the Permanent Veterinary Committee of the Southern Cone (PVC) initiated the preparation of the Strategic Plan 2016-2020.
FAO: Raising African swine fever awareness in Eastern Europe
The overall objective of the project is to develop a comprehensive and sustainable regional network of knowledge and expertise, for the control and prevention of ASF.
Compared infection of SPF pigs with a French or a East‐European highly pathogenic PRRSv strain
This study confirms that Lena strain is highly virulent compared to Finistere strain. With non‐SPF animals coming from commercial herds, we can even expect more severe symptoms because co‐infections are likely.
Airborne transmission of PED virus and effect of EPI system on decreasing airborne swine viruses
Results from our study indicate for the first time, that PEDV can be found in the air and that suspended airborne particles can be infectious.
Chile is very close to being declared free of Classical Swine fever
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) recommended that Chile be declared a country free of Classical Swine Fever (CSF).
United States: PEDv Confirmed in Georgia
Results from two samples from pigs at the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show held February 18-21, 2015 tested positive for PEDv.
Brazil: advances in the recognition of RS and SC as free of CSF
The Brazilian states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina are close to achieving the recognition of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) free areas by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE.)
FAO: Fight against brucellosis moves from strategy to action in Georgia
Georgia stepped up its effort to keep the country’s roughly 1.2 million cattle and nearly one million sheep, goats, and pigs as healthy and productive as possible.
Colombia: the ICA invests some $6,300 million to support agriculture and livestock health
The ICA invested almost $6,300 million in inspection, surveillance and control activities to strengthen the livestock and agricultural species' health.
Control and elimination of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
Today, nearly all genetic suppliers of replacement breeding stock in North America are free of M.hyo.
Denmark: New name for the Knowledge Centre for Agriculture
SEGES is the merger of the former Knowledge Centre for Agriculture and the Danish Pig Research Centre, effective as per 1 January 2015.
Netherlands: national zoonosis research facility opens in Lelystad
This animal facility, at the Central Veterinary Institute (CVI) in Lelystad, part of Wageningen UR, is an exceptionally high-level security facility.