Paraguay: serological sampling for the control of CSF
Paraguay starts with the serological sampling of pigs within the framework of the CSF control programme.
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APHIS proposes to recognize Mexico as free of Classical Swine Fever
This newly proposed action would relieve CSF-specific restrictions on the importation of pork and pork products from Mexico.
APHIS announces Malta’s status for certain swine diseases
After a thorough evaluation, APHIS determined that the surveillance, prevention, and control measures implemented by the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Malta are sufficient to minimize the risk of introducing these diseases into the United States. View the determination here.
Influenza A viruses within swine farrow-to-wean farms: emergence, persistence, and subsidence of diverse viral genotypes
Influenza A viruses (IAVs) are endemic in swine and represent a public health risk. However, there is limited information on the genetic diversity of swine IAVs within farrow-to-wean farms, which is where most pigs are born.
Development of a rapid, simple, and specific rtPCR assay for detection of pseudorabies viral DNA in domestic swine herds
The researchers developed a single-tube, rapid rtPCR that is capable of detecting 10 copies of PRV glycoprotein B ( gB) DNA per 20-µL total volume reaction.
Utility of snout wipe samples for influenza a virus surveillance in exhibition swine populations
Although further investigation and refinement of the sampling method is needed, results indicate that snout wipes will facilitate convenient and undisruptive IAV surveillance in pigs at agricultural fairs.
ASF is expanding through Europe, now in Romania
The disease has been detected in domestic pigs from a backyard farm near the border with Hungary.
First occurrence of PRRS in Uruguay
The affected premises are located in the departments of Salto and Canelones.
Continuous trickle of PEDV cases in Canada
The PEDV cases in the Canadian province of Manitoba are growing week after week.
State of play in the fight against African swine fever
The Commission informed ministers of the state of play in the fight against African swine fever.
APHIS Announces Emerging Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan
The plan outlines a strategy to detect and respond to emerging animal diseases and define the processes that APHIS will use to identify, evaluate, and respond to emerging diseases in animal populations.
New control measures relating to African swine fever in certain Member States
The changes in the epidemiological situation as regards ASF in Estonia, Lithuania and Poland constitutes an increase in the level of risk.
The Commission establishes measures against ASF in the Czech Republic
The Commission has established that the whole of the Zlín district is an area infected by ASF.
Panama and Peru discontinue imports of meat from Colombia
The restrictions are due to a new outbreak of FMD in the Republic of Colombia.
Colombia notifies a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak after 8 years without the disease.
The Agriculture and Livestock Institute of Colombia (ICA) notified a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).