China confirms FMD in pigs
The focus is located in Lianghong company, Sihong (Suqian, Jiangsu), with 9 susceptible animals and 3 cases.
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European Union: interim protective measures relating to African swine fever in Latvia
In order to prevent any unnecessary disturbance to trade it is necessary to establish a list of the restricted zones for African swine fever in Latvia which are the protection and surveillance zones.
Russia: latest research data on ASF
The virus mutation resulting in prolonged incubation period (from 5 to 25 days) and general prolongation of the disease caused by different virus isolates.
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infections: clinical signs and diagnosis
Cross-sectional sampling (different age groups during one herd visit) has the advantage that results are obtained quickly.
United Kingdom: improved approach to surveillance for animal disease threats
The new model will improve the effectiveness of surveillance by making better use of the expertise of private vets, universities and the livestock industry.
OIE-CIC: International Meeting on early detection and prevention of African Swine Fever
The development of an effective surveillance requires a collective awareness of the importance of their role, a well-structured organisation...
EU asks WTO to rule on Russian pork import restrictions
The EU’s request for the establishment of a WTO panel will presumably be discussed for the first time at a special meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 10 July 2014.
Russia took protective measures due to the ASF outbreaks in Latvia
On June 28 of the current year the Rosselkhoznadzor imposed temporary restrictions on live swine, pork and raw pork products, finished products containing pork, exported from Latvia into Russia.
France: ANSES assessment of the risks of emergence of antimicrobial resistance
ANSES publishes its assessment of the risks of emergence of antimicrobial resistance related to patterns of antibiotic use in the field of animal health.
Latvia: new outbreak of African swine fever
Competent authority that they had found 2 wild boars dead close to the Belarus border, concretely in Kepovas parish (Kraslavas county).
Factors associated with H1N1 or H1N2 influenza virus infections in fattening pigs
Factors related to external and internal biosecurity and to the control of inside climatic conditions should be considered together when implementing programmes to better control SIV infections.
Latvia: first case of African swine fever
This is the first time that African swine fever is identified in the history of the country.
Latvia confirms two outbreaks of classical swine fever
Both outbreaks are located near the border with Belarus.
Russia confirms new outbreaks of African Swine Fever
The outbreaks are located in Volgogradskaya (1 outbreak) and Kaluzhskaya, and they affect wild boars and domestic pigs.
Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae possesses an antiviral activity against PRRSv
A pre-infection of SJPL and PAM cells with App blocked completely PRRSV infection.
Clinical case: Supposed case of post-weaning failure-to-thrive syndrome
In the last 4 batches of weaned piglets, the farmer saw around 3% of anorexic and lethargic piglets. All the treatments he tried failed (amoxicillin or florfenicol injections), and finally the piglets died.