Taiwan: ban on Kinmen pork may be lifted in two weeks
If no new FMD cases are reported in the next two weeks, the bureau will lift the ban.
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Salmonellosis in finishing pigs in Spain: prevalence, antimicrobial agent susceptibilities, and risk factor analysis
A herd-based survey of Salmonella in pigs was carried in a major pig producing region of Spain. Mesenteric lymph nodes were collected from the carcasses of 25 pigs from each of 80 herds at time of slaughter.
The presence of MRSA on large pig breeding farms in Croatia
The results presented here predict that MRSA is present on a large number of pig farms in Croatia.
Taiwan confirms two new outbreaks of FMD
This is the first occurrence of FMD serotype O South-East Asia (SEA) topotype.
Italy: swine vesicular disease
Five outbreaks have been confirmed so far in Campobasso Province (Molise region).
Profiles of seroconversion to PCV2 in herds affected and not affected by PMWS
These observations suggest a delay in the production of PCV2-specific antibodies and indicate that serological methods may be helpful in identifying herds with a high risk of PMWS.
Russia: three new outbreaks of African swine fever
Russian veterinary authorities have reported 3 new outbreaks of African swine fever.
Botswana: importation of pig products from South Africa halted
The government has halted the importation of pigs and their products as well as pig feeds from South Africa as the Mpumalanga Province in that country has been hit with ASF.
Romania: Commission approves the export of pork through the channelled system
The Commission allows dispatch to other Member States of fresh pork and prepared meat products from pigs reared in Romania provided that the channeled system is running.
Use of an avirulent live Salmonella Choleraesuis vaccine to reduce the prevalence of Salmonella carrier pigs at slaughter
The results indicate that administration of a Salmonella choleraesuis-attenuated vaccine on the first day of life decreases Salmonella isolation and seroprevalence in pigs at slaughter.
South Africa: nine outbreaks of African swine fever
The new outbreaks ara located in Victor Khanye, Mpumalanga (7 outbreaks) and Lesedi, Gauteng (2 outbreaks).
Russia lifts last restriction on pork import from Lithuania
The restriction was applied from June when classical swine fever virus was detected in pig farms.
Taiwan: new outbreak of foot and mouth disease
Some of the feeder pigs at a quarantine station, which were transported from Taiwan Island to Penghu Island, were found with vesicular lesions.
Paraguay: FMD situation
Stamping out of all susceptible animals was completed on 9 January 2012.
Tanzania: two outbreaks of African swine fever
There are 7480 susceptible animals, 389 cases and 389 deaths.
OIE: reduction of biological threats
Dr Bernard Vallat, Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), presented the organisation’s priorities for 2012 in the fight against biological threats.