Page 31 of articles about swine-diseases in Swine news

Based on the meeting results it was agreed to arrange a mutual control during the wild fauna monitoring and exchange of relevant information.

The outbreak has been confirmed in a wild boar located in Kruszyniany.

Pork production is lowered as reports indicate that Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) continues to spread.

Testing with a swine bioassay has determined that the plasma ingredient contains PED virus capable of causing disease in pigs.

The Russian party said that the proposed regionalization which implies restrictions to be imposed only on six regions of Lithuania is not an only unbalanced decision but taking into account the ASF registration in Poland not actual anymore.

The outbreak reported by veterinary authorities of Korea is located in a pig factory in Dokdong-ri (Sadong).

It is appropriate to limit the obligation to clean and disinfect trucks only to those trucks transporting live animals.

Protective measures relating to African swine fever in Lithuania are extended until April 30.

This is the first time that African swine fever is identified in the history of the country.

Scientific Commission concluded that the zone in South Africa fulfils the requirements of the Terrestrial Code to regain its status of “ FMD free zone where vaccination is not practised” with effect from 14 February 2014.

There have been multiple reports of PCR positive feed samples associated with PED outbreaks. To date, none of these feed samples have been found to be infective.

The Commission adopted a proposal for legislation aimed at streamlining existing zootechnical rules - currently covered by numerous legal acts, into a single Regulation.

The new virus has been designated as Swine DeltaCoronavirus (SDCV).

Effective February 7, 2014, a certificate of veterinary inspection accompanying non-commercial hogs entering Texas (and February 10 in Oklahoma).

Apart from the previously announced two positive cases no more infection of the dangerous contagious disease was detected.

New legislation to tackle outbreaks of animal diseases, such as African swine fever, more effectively, restrict the introduction of dangerous new pests and enable the EU to act quickly but responsibly in emergencies was adopted by the agriculture committee in two separate votes on Tuesday.