Russia: selling of pork from pigs infected with ASF detected
The detection was made in Kirovsk, in the region of Leningrad.
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Latvia: classical swine fever subclinical infection
Antibodies of classical swine fever (CSF) were found during CSF state surveillance programme in wild boars.
Ireland, Northern Ireland and the province of Bolzano (Italy) free of Aujeszky’s disease
Ireland, the United Kingdom as regards Northern Ireland and Italy as regards the province of Bolzano have submitted documentation to the European Commission.
Hungary: CSF has been eradicated in the county of Nógrád
Hungary has informed the Commission about the recent evolution of the situation with respect to the Classical Swine Fever in the territory of the county of Nógrád.
Mexico could increase exports of pork to Japan
If Japan decides to accept pork from Jalisco, it could help the Latin American country capitalize further on Japan's preferential pork import tariff quota.
Russia: the biosecurity problems in the farms are the main cause of the spreading of the ASF
The assistants concluded that the main reason of the spreading of the ASF in the Krasnodar territory is the non-fulfilment of the biosecurity systems.
Guatemala confirms new outbreaks of CSF
Guatemala has confirmed two new outbreaks of CSF in Suchitepequez, in the villages of San Lorenzo (Zunilito) and Xiquina (Santo Domingo Suchitepequez).
Taiwan notifies two new outbreaks of FMD
The laboratory results confirmed positive NSP antibody reaction in serum samples from 2 index farms.
Mongolia confirms an outbreak of classical swine fever
The outbreak is located at a farm in Darkhan soum, Darkhan-ull.
Canada: CFIA officially recognizes CSHB biosecurity standard
The aim is to assist the swine industry attain and apply the strategic objectives of bio-exclusion, bio-management and bio-containment of swine pathogens and zoonoses.
European Union: cross-border health threats: stepping up EU preparedness
MEPs backed plans to provide EU-wide early warning of all such threats and inserted a provision enabling member states to club together to buy vaccines.
Turkey: restoration of "FMD free zone where vaccination is practised" status
Subsequent to the suspension of the FMD free status on 6 September 2011, the Delegate of Turkey submitted a dossier on 31 August 2012 to the Director General requesting the recovery of the status.
European Union: FVE releases “Responsible use of antimicrobials” leaflets
The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe publishes new leaflets on responsible use of antimicrobials. Two short, easy-to-read leaflets summarise crucial guidance.
IFAH white paper underlines the economic and social costs of animal diseases
The report concludes that animal diseases have economic impacts much beyond the direct costs caused by disease itself.
Guatemala: new outbreak of classical swine fever
The event is limited to this farm, located in Santo Domingo Suchitepequez, Village of Monterrey (Suchitepequez).
The Western Canada PRRS-Free Herd Certification Pilot Project has been a success
The Western Canada PRRS-Free Herd Certification Pilot Project provides a protocol under which pig or semen suppliers can certify their stock is free of PRRS.