United Kingdom: new scheme for the surveillance of Aujeszky’s Disease
The current state aid scheme (N699/1992) administered by Defra closes on 31st December 2014.
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Dominican Republic: Agriculture states that the country is Classical Swine Fever-free
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Ángel Estévez, reported that in 2015 the Dominican Republic could be declared CSF-free.
European Union: extending the period of application of the protection measures in relation to PED
In light of the EFSA opinion and of the evolution in the disease situation, the protection measures established by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 750/2014 should be prolonged until the end of October 2015.
Finland: wild boar population to be culled
The culling is being carried out in an effort to prevent the spread of African swine fever virus from Russia into Finland.
South Korea: foot and mouth disease in pigs
The veterinary authorities of South Korea have confirmed the presence of FMD in 30 pigs.
Argentina confirms the presence of transmissible gastroenteritis
Up to now, TGE had not been detected in Argentina, so it was considered an exotic disease.
Chile strengthens the measures to avoid the entrance of porcine epidemic diarrhoea
To avoid the entrance of the disease in Chile from Peru (affected country), the SAG is implementing several measures.
China: FMD outbreak affecting pigs
The focus is located Sizhao (Dongtai, Dongdai, Jiangsu), with 34 susceptible animals and 4 cases.
China and EU share latest thinking on diagnostics and vaccination for improved disease control
The event aims to coordinate research on animal disease control between the EU and China through the organization of events, webinars, study visits, exchanges and a virtual platform.
Effects of ambient temperature on energy and nitrogen utilization in lipopolysaccharide-challenged growing pigs
In conclusion, our study confirms that high temperature reduces feed intake, growth performance, and HP.
Detection and diagnosis of Influenza A virus infection and clinical disease in swine
As the Influenza A virus ecology has become more complex due to viral reassortment and mutation, so have the sample types and diagnostic tests available for detecting or diagnosing influenza infections in swine.
MRSA and Danish pig production
To limit the transmission of MRSA CC398 it is therefore crucial that everyone working on pig farms are aware of their responsibility in this regard.
United States: PIN Tag Deadline is January 1, 2015
As of Jan. 1, 2015, individual identification of breeding stock headed to harvest will transition from backtags to the use of official, USDA-approved eartags.
Chile: start of PRRS monitoring of pig farms in Los Lagos
The aim of the SAG's task in this matter is to detect the presence of the disease in a timely manner.
Detection of TTSuV in diarrheic piglet fecal samples positive or negative for porcine group A rotavirus
Under the conditions of this study, fecal shedding of TTSuV is independent of PoRVA infection in diarrheic piglets aged 1 to 3 weeks.
United States: National Pork Board funds new Swine Health Information Center
The new, autonomous venture will focus its efforts on implementing industry preparedness for disease challenges that could affect U.S. swine herds.