EU updates control measures on ASF and provides financial support to Lithuania and Poland
These revised animal health measures identify three levels of risks for ASF and redefine the infected areas where ASF risks have been identified.
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Dominican Republic: economic losses due to pig epidemic diarrhoea
Pig epidemic diarrhoea has caused losses of about RD$70 million since its presence was detected last October in Dominican farms.
United States: pork industry launches three-prong strategy to stem PEDV spread
The National Pork Board has announced additional funds earmarked for research in the fight against the further spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV).
Situation of ASF in the European continent
Last January, the presence of African swine fever was detected in the European Union after being free from this disease for years (except for Sardinia, where this disease is endemic).
Factors associated with swine influenza virus infection differs according to the subtype
Different factors were specifically associated with either H1N1 or H1N2 SIV infections.
EFSA’s scientific advice on control measures to reduce the spread of PPA virus among wild boar
Hunting is not a tool to drastically reduce the risk for introduction and spread of African swine fever virus in wild boar populations.
Colombia declares a health alert in the swine sector
The ICA has informed of the presence of diarrhoea, vomiting and high piglet mortality, symptoms that are compatible with “porcine epidemic diarrhoea”.
European Union: protection measures regarding African swine fever in Poland
The Commission has published the Decision 2014/134/UE in which it specifies, once more, the infected regions in Poland, and that will be applicable until April 30th.
USA: PEDV- first confirmed case in Arizona
According to AASV, Arizona also reported the first confirmed case of PED in the state this week.
Recombination of PRRS viruses may produce mosaic isolates
Analysis of ORF5 and full-length genome sequences of PRRSV isolates of genotypes 1 and 2 retrieved worldwide provides evidences supporting that recombination is a common phenomenon and may produce mosaic isolates.
Poland: Agriculture Minister steps down over ASF cases
Kalemba had earlier said that because of the ban some 5,000-6,000 tons of Polish pork products are not crossing the eastern border each day.
Poland:ASF- there will be compensations for pig farmers
The farmers’ compensation scheme will be applied as of the date of introducing restrictions on the area of Poland designated by law.
Taiwan: Government to increase pork imports to curb rising pork prices
The price increase has been caused because pork suppliers are expecting prices to increase as the result of an outbreak of porcine epidemic diarrhea from October last year.
United States: ND tightens requirements on imports and intrastate movement of swine
All swine entering the state, except those for immediate slaughter, must be accompanied by an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection.
Switzerland: the detected PRRSV is US-type
According to data published by the Swiss Food and Veterinary Safety Federal Office (OSAV), the virus detected on the pig farm in Lucerne belongs to the US-type.
European Union: specific rules on official controls for Trichinella in meat
The EU Reference Laboratory for parasites has recommended clarifying the text of the Regulation in relation to the procedure of certain equivalent methods for Trichinella testing.