Ireland achieves Aujeszky's Disease Free Status
Ireland has achieved Aujeszky's Disease-free status following the success of the National Aujeszky's Disease Control and Eradication Programme.
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Denmark reduces the maximum level of antibiotics in pigs
In order to maintain the positive results, the Fødevarestyrelsen has decided to introduce a small reduction in the maximum level of antibiotics.
United States: the impact of PRRS on the cost of pig production
Researchers estimated that PRRS was costing the swine industry $66.7 million per year in the breeding-farrowing phase, $201.34 million per year in nursery pigs and $292.23 million per year in finishing pigs.
Effect of mixing piglets affected by Escherichia coli diarrhea on growth and welfare responses
Mixing piglets affected by E. coli diarrhea may have a detrimental effect on growth rate.
Netherlands starts building activities of the National Animal Facility for zoonotic research
The facility will be completed by the end of 2013 and will become available for research for academia and private companies.
Germany: the use of antibiotics in animal husbandry is to be considerably reduced
A strategy to minimise the use of antibiotics constitutes the centrepiece of the amending act. It will enable the surveillance authorities to assess the frequency of antibiotic treatment on a farm and to compare it with other farms.
Elimination of PRRS in breeding herds
There are 3 potential options to stabilize BTW herds following an outbreak that have all proven successful over time. They have very different cost and risk profiles and a through economic assessment is needed to determine what the best course of action is for each new outbreak.
Subclinical ileitis: Diagnostic and performance parameters in a multi-dose mucosal homogenate challenge model
A dose titration study was conducted using a Lawsonia intracellularis mucosal homogenate model in weaned pigs.
FSIS provides guidance for Listeria sampling programs in ready-to-eat meat and poultry products
FSIS intends to announce in the Federal Register, changes it will make in its procedures for Listeria monocytogenes product sampling programs in ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.
Russia: African swine fever
The cases now flaring up in Russia, Ukraine and other countries in the Caucasus have their origins in a 2007 outbreak in the former Soviet republic of Georgia, where the virus gained a foothold after being imported from Africa.
Mexico has declared Tabasco as free of Aujeszky's disease
As derived from the declaration, the entire territory of the State of Tabasco will now enjoy the status of being an Aujeszky's disease-free zone.
Russia: new outbreak of African swine fever
The latest outbreak is located in Novonickolayevskaya (Krasnodarskiy) with 3362 susceptible animals.
Zinc oxide–montmorillonite hybrid influences diarrhea, intestinal mucosal integrity, and digestive enzyme activity in weaned pigs
The use of dietary Zn in montmorillonite hybrids for piglet diets improve performance and digestive parameters.
Mexico: Japan authorizes the entry of fresh pork from Jalisco
This decision is of great importance as Jalisco, along with Sonora, are the main producers of pork in the country, with about 45 percent of national production.
Atlantic Premium Brands announced plans to eliminate pig gestation crates
Atlantic Premium Brands Ltd. announced, with the support of The Humane Society of the United States, plans to eliminate controversial pig “gestation crates” from its supply chain.
China: outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Tibet
A total of 123 live head of cattle and 108 pigs at a village in Bomi county (Nyingchi) are affected.