Spain: live pig imports continue to increase
The Ministry reminds stakeholders of the importance of remaining vigilant and implementing adequate biosecurity measures on farms.
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Antimicrobial resistance in the EU - some encouraging trends
Salmonella and Campylobacter are becoming increasingly resistant to the antibiotic ciprofloxacin, but there has been positive development in food-producing animals.
Argentina: animal and plant health is of national interest
New regulations provide greater structure to Senasa, strengthening disease and pest control and eradication as well as food safety and quality.
Importance of cooperation between Customs administrations and veterinary authorities
Dr. Eloit touched upon the OIE’s current focus on trade, travel, transport, tourism and terrorism, which are all areas of great relevance to Customs activities, particularly from the safety and security perspective.
Philippines: Abnormal swine deaths in backyard farms
The DA received an incident report on increased mortality of pigs raised by farmers in their backyards. Several diseases can be associated with the clinical signs. Further confirmation is needed from a recognized foreign reference laboratory in Europe.
Effect of strain-specific maternally-derived antibodies on influenza A virus infection dynamics in nursery pigs
Sow vaccination or infection status that results in high levels of IAV strain-specific maternally-derived antibodies may help to reduce IAV circulation in both suckling and nursery pigs.
OIE: New official disease status
OIE’s official disease status can be issued for six priority diseases. These status are of major importance to OIE Members and are of great significance for international trade as they constitute an official reference for the World Trade Organization (WTO). They reflect the level of transparency and quality of the Veterinary Services of the country, increase the value of its livestock sector and facilitate regional and international trade of animals and animal products.
Biosecurity and transboundary animal diseases: Council conclusions
The conclusions highlight the risks posed by the human factor and the role of communication and awareness campaigns in mitigating those risks.
Performance of pigs raised in antibiotic-free or conventional production systems following challenge with PRRSV
In a PRRSV-endemic setting involving bacterial co-infections, an ABF production strategy may leave pigs at considerable risk of exposure to severe clinical disease.
Sampling strategies to conduct influenza surveillance in pigs
Group and environmental sampling strategies should be considered in influenza surveillance programs in particular if the goal is just to detect infection.
Mexico: strengthening of the country's health programs
The SADER will invest 1.8 billion pesos for the strengthening of the national agrifood health and safety programs.
European law on veterinary medicines: what’s new?
The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe has just published an infographic on the new legislation on veterinary medicines.
USA: AVMA releases its first-ever guidelines for depopulation of animals
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has published its first ever Guidelines for the Depopulation of Animals to help veterinarians support animal welfare in situations where the difficult decision to depopulate has been made.
Denmark: deficiencies in the cleaning and disinfection after transport
According to the control carried out, 4 out of 10 pig transport lorries are not cleaned nor disinfected correctly.
UK: Fourth case of Swine Dysentery confirmed in one day
The cases continue the worrying escalation of outbreaks in recent weeks.
Activists trespass farms
The entry of the activists without permission, breaching the biosecurity measures, entails a health hazard for the animals.