How does SARS-CoV-2 relate to food safety?
The International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF) has published its scientific opinion: “ICMSF opinion on SARS-CoV-2 and its relationship to food safety”.
Swine news - Pig health
US, Canada, and Mexico create a working group for swine health
The working group, North American Swine Health, was created by health authorities from Mexico, the United States, and Canada, in collaboration with the meat industry in each of the countries.
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NewsASF suspected in Germany
ASF suspected in wild boar carcass found in Brandenburg.
Mexico encourages good practices on farms
The aim is for veterinarians and producers to properly administer medications to both terrestrial and aquatic animals for consumption.
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NewsPoland: Single ASF outbreak affected thousands of pigs, cases continue
In about a week, eight more ASF outbreaks have occurred in the country. One of the outbreaks affected 6,000 pigs.
Germany: Antibiotic use in veterinary medicine continues to decrease
Use of 3rd and 4th generation fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins are at the lowest level since 2011.
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Evaluation of the antimicrobial susceptibility of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae isolated from pigs in Brazil
"Detect, Prevent, Report" - EFSA launches ‘Stop ASF’ campaign
EFSA has begun a major campaign to raise awareness and help halt the spread of African swine fever in south-east Europe.
Poland: Alarming number of ASF outbreaks in the east of the country
The number of ASF outbreaks for the year has doubled in August, with the Lublin Voivodeship especially affected.
Colombia: 15 departments declared free of Aujeszky's disease
The Colombian Agriculture Institute (ICA) has declared 15 departments free of Aujeszky's disease.
Spain: Veterinary antibiotics sales fall in 2019
Total human use of antibiotics in Spain fell by 5.4 % in 2019, while sales of veterinary antibiotics fell by 13.6 % in the same period.
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NewsWhat are the main challenges in eradicating ASF?
There are several issues that make it difficult to eradicate ASF in the affected countries.
Brazil: Improved guidelines for FMD surveillance
Amendments concerning the transport of pigs for slaughter and certified swine breeding farms between FMD-free areas with vaccination.
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All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
Germany builds new fence to prevent ASF entering from Poland
The new 62-km fence has been constructed near the border between the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Poland.
EU: ASF cases in wild boar this year already exceeding the 2019 total
From January to first week of July 2020, countries have reported to the ADNS a total of 7185 cases of ASF in wild boar.
UK: Small-scale pig keepers invited to take African swine fever survey
UK Government steps-up its campaign to combat the introduction and spread of the pig disease African swine fever.
Colombia: CSF suspected in Bolivar
As a result of epidemiological surveillance efforts in Bolivar, the ICA investigated three reports of disease in pigs consistent with classical swine fever (CSF).
Global action needed now to halt spread of ASF
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and FAO launch a joint initiative for the Global Control of African swine fever.
Senate combates "veterinary deserts" in France
The Senate adopted an unprecedented mesure to combat "veterinary deserts" - the shortage of veterinarians in rural areas.
Brazilian pork exports continue to increase
The volume exported so far in 2020 exceeds the 2019 balance for the same period by 37.01%.
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NewsASF continues in Romania
Active ASF cases are down from the beginning of the year, but still high compared to last year.
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NewsGlobal ASF situational report April - June 2020
An overview of the African swine fever outbreak situation in wild boar and domestic pigs for Asia, Africa, and Europe, according to reporting to the OIE.
Russia discusses developing an ASF vaccine
The Russian Ministry of Agriculture held a meeting on the prospects for developing a vaccine against African swine fever virus in the Russian Federation.
Belgium: Antibiotic use in animals reduces significantly
A clear decrease in the use of antibiotics in animals was reported again in 2019. This is also reflected in the decrease in antibiotic resistance.
Latvia confirms its first ASF outbreak in domestic pigs this year
The first 3 cases of ASF in backyard pigs this year have been confirmed in Kuldīgas.