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Page 85 of articles about swine-diseases

Russia - Outbreak of classical swine fever in the Vladimir Oblast

In the course of testing of pathological material taken from a pig found dead in backyard farm "OAO Kovrovski lesokombinat" in Melehovo village (the Kovrov Rayon, the Vladimir Oblast) positive results for classical swine fever were obtained by the All-Russian Research Institute of Veterinary Virology and Microbiology (GNU VNIIVViM).

Nicaragua declared free of classical swine fever

Nicaragua was declared free of classical swine fever, which predicts a promising future for the development of the pig in the country, currently affected by limitations in its exports because of the viral disease, authorities reported.

Taiwan – New outbreak of foot and mouth disease

During the routine active FMD serological surveillance, NSP antibodies were detected on a pig farm located in Hsin-Chu (Xinpu Township).

Pfizer launches new producer program for early identification of sick pigs

Pigs respond better to treatment when they are treated earlier, and a new program from Pfizer provides training and tools to Canadian swine producers for identifying sick pigs. The ABC Pig training program – offered exclusively through veterinarians – provides a simple system to identify and quantify pigs in acute, subacute and chronic stages of disease.

South Korea set to adopt livestock permit system

South Korea will introduce a livestock permit system starting next year to better regulate the local agricultural sector plagued by frequent outbreaks of animal diseases.

Bacterial flora on the mammary gland skin of sows and in their colostrum

This is, to the authors’ knowledge, the first published study to determine the bacterial flora in skin and colostral milk samples of a limited number of sows with clinically healthy mammary glands.

Russia - New african swine fever outbreak in Krasnodar Krai

The specialists of the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for Krasnodar Krai and Republic of Adygeya found 7 carcasses of 4-6 month old piglets at different stages of decomposition in the forest belt near the Settlement of Sokolovskoye, Gulkevichsky Rayon, Krasnodar Krai. The carcasses were disposed by burning and buried at the place of detection.

Seroprevalence of African Swine Fever in Senegal, 2006

To determine the prevalence of ASF in Senegal in 2006, we tested serum specimens collected from a sample of pigs in the 3 main pig-farming regions for antibodies to ASF virus.

Global science network to protect against animal diseases

Defra is leading an international network research, funded by the EU, linking thousands of scientists across the world.

Isospora suis infection and its association with postweaning performance on three southwestern Ontario swine farms

Infection with I suis during the suckling period can have an impact on postweaning performance. Thus, calculations of the economic impact of coccidiosis need to include the effect of slower growth rates in the first few weeks after weaning, as well as a reduction in suckling pig performance.

Spain - Sanitary measures are established for early detection of swine herd diseases

The Spanish Board of Ministers has approved a Royal Decree establishing sanitary measures for the early detection of African swine fever, classic swine fever and swine vesicular disease. The Decree will also regulate a surveillance plan which will allow Spain to maintain its status as a “disease free” zone, with respect to those diseases.

Swine outbreak of pandemic influenza A virus on a Canadian research farm supports human-to-swine transmission

Swine outbreaks of pandemic influenza A (pH1N1) suggest human introduction of the virus into herds. This study investigates a pH1N1 outbreak occurring on a swine research farm with 37 humans and 1300 swine in Alberta, Canada, from 12 June through 4 July 2009.

Multiple strains of Mycobacterium avium subspecies hominissuis infections associated with aborted fetuses and wasting in pigs

A herd of pigs being reared for breeding and fattening, in which there had been incidences of abortion and wasting, reduced growth rates and an increase in mortality for the past year, were tested for Mycobacterium infection by pathological examinations, skin test, serology and Mycobacterium culture.

United Kingdom - Sharing responsibility for animal health and welfare policy

A new Animal Health and Welfare Board for England will bring experts including farmers, veterinarians, welfare experts and others from outside Government together with the Chief Veterinary Officer and civil servants to make direct policy recommendations on policy affecting the health and welfare of all kept animals such as farm animals, horses and pets.

Turkey moves to protect itself from Bulgaria's FMD outbreak

Turkish regions along the Bulgarian border are taking measures to prevent the spread of food-and-mouth disease from Bulgaria even though the Bulgarian authorities claim the infection came from Turkey.

Bulgaria to restore Cold War fence with Turkey over FMD

Bulgaria will restore the fence on its Turkish border which existed during the Cold War to prevent animals with food-and-mouth disease (FMD) from entering, the government has decided.