Paraguay: FMD situation
Stamping out of all susceptible animals was completed on 9 January 2012.
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Tanzania: two outbreaks of African swine fever
There are 7480 susceptible animals, 389 cases and 389 deaths.
OIE: reduction of biological threats
Dr Bernard Vallat, Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), presented the organisation’s priorities for 2012 in the fight against biological threats.
Age-dependent competition of porcine ETEC with different fimbria genes
F4 fimbriae are highly associated with diarrhoea in piglets of all age groups whereas F18 fimbriae are associated with diarrhoea in piglets from late stages of suckling to post-weaning.
Belarus intensifies fight against African Swine Fever
Because of the rapid deterioration of the epizootic situation of African swine fever (ASF) in Russia, the Ministry of Agriculture and Foodstuffs of Belarus calls on regional authorities to take additional measures to prevent spreading of this disease on its territory, reported in the ministry.
Increased dietary zinc oxide changes the bacterial core and enterobacterial composition in the ileum of piglets
Increased dietary ZnO could lead to an increased competition among enterobacteria and, consequently, reduce the occurrence of pathogenic E. coli strains.
Italy: epidemiological situation of African swine fever in Sardinia
According to the latest report by Italian veterinary authorities to the SCFCAH, from 06.12.2011 to 03.01.2012 four outbreaks of ASF in domestic swine and 1 in the wild boar occurred in the Province of Nuoro (high-risk zone).
Netherlands: decrease in total sales of antibiotics used in animal production in 2010
In the years 2007-2010 the total sales of antibiotics decreased by 23%.
Clinical case: A PRRS Case
This case starts with abortions that occur dramatically in April. They begin on Saturday the 23rd and during the following week continue until reaching 34 abortions.
A four-year summary of air filtration system efficacy for preventing airborne spread of PRRS and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
All filter types equally reduced the risk of airborne transmission of both pathogens, compared to non-filtered controls, supporting further application in the field.
South Africa confirms an outbreak of African swine fever
The South African Department of Agriculture has informed the OIE of an outbreak of African Swine fever in Delmas (Mpumalanga)
A high dietary concentration of inulin is necessary to reduce the incidence of swine dysentery
80 g/kg dietary inulin may protect pigs against developing swine disentery by modifying the microbiota in the gastrointestinal tract.
Russia notifies two outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever
Classical Swine Fever in wild boars at two hunting areas located in Vladimirskaya Oblast and Smolenskaya Oblast.
Russia: three new outbreaks of African Swine Fever
The outbreaks are located in Krasnodarskiy Kray, Astrakhanskaya Oblast and Stavropol'skiy Kray.
Brazil increases control measures against FMD in the areas bordering Paraguay
Due to the emergence of new outbreaks of FMD in Paraguay, the Brazilian authorities are increasing surveillance and control measures at the borders with the country.
Disease drives Vietnam's meat imports up 30%
Meat imports into Vietnam jumped 30% to 107,000 tonnes in 2011, reflecting that blue ear disease (PRRS) and cross border trade of live pigs during the year resulted in a sharp drop in the country's meat supplies.