Page 21 of articles about swine-diseases in Swine news

Model health certificates for intra-Union trade in bovine animals and swine and the additional health requirements relating to Trichinella for intra-Union trade in domestic swine.

The Mongolian veterinary authorities have confirmed an outbreak of classical swine fever in Bayangol soum (Selenge).

The Animal Health Documents for Internal Movements issuing system will not allow the issuing of the animal health document without the papers that prove the vaccination against CSF.

The programme aims to improve the health and well-being of animals, humans and the environment and, ultimately, enhance the lives of millions of people.

In total, 401 samples from almost 8,000 pigs slaughtered during the period of the survey were analysed.

The Guide is intended to help them implement and evaluate the terrestrial animal disease surveillance systems in their countries.

In the last decade, many PED outbreaks have been reported by several countries in Asia whereas only a few Member States of the EU have reported PED clinical cases and/or PED virus (PEDV)-seropositive animals.

Streptococcus suis, a bacterial infection, that primarily affects baby pigs to about eight to ten weeks old, continues to be the most common problem.

This environmental sample was not taken from a farm or a sick animal.

The German Veterinary Association (Bundestieraerztekammer) has voted, unanimously, for the approval of a decision destined to avoid the entrance of dangerous animal diseases.

One of the main strategies for curbing the spread of emerging diseases is to stop the virus from being introduced into non-infected areas.

With China relying heavily on the pork production industry and owning almost half the world’s domestic pig population, an incursion of ASF would have a catastrophic impact.

The CVO has gathered sufficient evidence to conclude that the swine premise was negative for PEDv during the time period when the initial samples were submitted.

Several ministers highlighted the need to avoid a further spread of the disease in the EU.

The information presented in this technical factsheet reflects the epidemiological observations and research done on PEDV.

In case new consignments contaminated with ASF materials are detected, additional protective measures can be taken.