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Stability of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and antibody in swine oral fluid

Conventional serum storage protocols (freezing or refrigeration at 4°C) preserves PRRSV and anti-PRRSV antibody in oral-fluid diagnostic samples without the use of preservatives.

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S. Korea clear of foot-mouth disease, to resume pork exports

South Korea will seek to resume exports of pork as the country has been declared free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

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The genomic diversity of Chinese porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus isolates from 1996 to 2009

Since it was first reported in 1995, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) has become one of the most important swine diseases in China. A large number of field PRRSV strains have been isolated from different regions of China at different times, especially after a highly pathogenic PRRSV emerged in 2006.

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France - New outbreak of Aujeszky disease

The authorities of the prefecture of the Atlantic Pyrenees has informed that, in addition to the 2 sources of infection of Aujeszky disease in Uhart-Cize and Alos-Sibas-Abense, they are adding two more located in Esterençuby, Saint-Etienne-de-Baigory and Saint-Jean-le-Vieux.

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USA - USDA proposes to amend Livestock Exportation Regulations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to amend the livestock exportation regulations to eliminate pre-export tuberculosis and brucellosis testing for goats and breeding swine if the receiving country does not require such testing.

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Russia - Temporary restrictions imposed on import of livestock products from Mongolia

Import of animals susceptible to FMD and non-heat treated products of animal origin to the Russian Federation will be restricted by the Rosselkhoznadzor from September 14, 2010 due to detection of FMD in cattle in Mongolia.

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Canada - Research investment will benefit swine producers

The Government of Canada is investing in an innovative project that will benefit Canadian swine producers and consumers. Coop fédérée will receive up to $80,000 to study and develop feeding recommendations to maximize sow milk production through gestation, ensuring optimal growth of suckling piglets.

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Latvia – Brucellosis in cattle and swine

The veterinary authorities of Latvia have notified the OIE about the presence of Brucellosis (Brucella suis) in pigs and cattle.

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Armenia - African Swine Fever

The veterinary authorities of Armenia have notified the OIE about the presence of African swine fever in feral pigs in a forest.

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France – Subclinical infection of Aujeszky Disease

The OIE informed yesterday on the subclinical infection of Aujeszky disease on two French farms.

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Pathologic and virologic findings in mid-gestational porcine foetuses after experimental inoculation with PCV2a or PCV2b

This study aims to determine the clinical and virological outcome of surgical inoculation of 55-day-old immuno-incompetent porcine foetuses with PCV2a or PCV2b.

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USA - Partnering for Swine Influenza Virus surveillance

The Pork Checkoff, in cooperation with the USDA, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians and participating diagnostic laboratories, will be launching a new campaign next month to encourage pork producers to participate in swine influenza virus (SIV) surveillance when their pigs show signs of respiratory disease.

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Turkey’s meat crisis to hit peak with the FMD

The Turkish livestock industry, recently on the agenda because of price hikes in meat imports, is now facing further difficulties in containing foot-and-mouth disease, or FMD.

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Vietnam - Blue ear disease flattens corn demand

Pham Duc Binh, Deputy Chairman of the Vietnam Animal Feed Association, said Vietnam will import 1.25 million tonnes, the same as last year.

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Vietnam - Pig farms in Dong Nai close due to PRRS

The Blue ear disease that has hit 13 provinces in Vietnam has resulted in a huge loss for farmers.

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OIE - Links between animal production systems, climate change and emerging diseases: A meeting of OIE experts confirms the great complexity of the issue

The detection of links between animal production systems around the world, climate change and the epidemiological evolution of animal diseases was the focus of a meeting organised by the OIE with experts from several continents.