Thailand - Livestock sector forecast to grow 2.2-2.3%
The GDP for Thailand’s livestock sector is forecast to grow 2.2-2.3% in 2010, according to a recent prediction by the Office of Agricultural Economics.
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China - Foot and mouth disease in cattle
China has reported a case of Foot and mouth disease in cattle, in Fukang City, Xinjiang.
Vietnam - FMD resurfaces
After a lapse of several months, FMD broke out again in the northern province of Hoa Binh.
Philippines - Gov’t seeks FMD-free status for key provinces in Luzon
The Government will apply for a foot and mouth disease (FMD)-free certification to the World Organization for Animal Health.
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ArticleDiagnosis of skin diseases (1/2)
Skin disease is one of the most difficult areas to assess clinically and on gross pathology.
Genetic resistance to disease – An Introduction
The performance and conformation of the pig (the phenotype) depend on the combined effects of its genetic make-up (the genotype), which is mostly fixed at conception, and the environment, which includes health, nutrition, management, housing and climate.
Vietnam - Foot-and-mouth disease
The Department of Animal Health under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reported on Monday that foot-and-mouth disease was now in the Tay Nguyen (Central Highland) province of Dak Nong and central provinces of Quang Ngai, Quang Tri, Quang Binh and Ha Tinh.
South Africa - Foot and mouth disease
The veterinary authorities have sent a report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about a new outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD).
Philippines secure stocks of FMD vaccines
In preparation for its application with the Office International des Epizooties for an 'FMD-free without vaccination' application for Luzon, the Philippine Department of Agriculture has ordered the stop of all FMD vaccination and an inventory of all available FMD vaccines in the country.
UK - FMD lab to get £100m overhaul
The government has announced it will spend over £100m redeveloping the laboratory blamed for the 2007 foot and mouth outbreak.
USA - Infectious diseases study site questioned
The Department of Homeland Security relied on a rushed, flawed study to justify its decision to locate a $700 million research facility for highly infectious pathogens in a tornado-prone section of Kansas, according to a government report.
Spain - New PORCIVIR's website about swine viral infections
PORCIVIR is a project coordinated by CReSA for the study of swine viral diseases that have economic, sanitary and public health repercussions. PORCIVIR has an exclusive website available, in which you will be able to consult any information in relation to the project, including the last publications.
Philippines fails to secure FMD-free status
The Philippines has again failed to receive its FMD-free status with vaccination after the Office Internationale des Epizooties (OIE) turned down its request, said National Federation of Hog Farmers Inc President Albert Lim.
USA - USDA amends regulations on imports from Surrey County, England, after change in disease status
This rule relieves certain FMD-related prohibitions and restrictions on imports from Surrey County, England, while ensuring the continued protection of U.S. livestock from FMD.
Diseases in Europe (1 of 2)
Overall, the disease situation in Europe is very similar although there are some countries that have a problem with certain diseases that others do not have
Foot and Mouth lessons for Europe
It is essential that veterinarians update their knowledge and educate livestock farmers and employees to familiarize themselves with exotic diseases, such as foot-and-mouth disease or ASF, since their detection requires knowledge of them.