FMD in Taiwan: movement restrictions lifted
Movement restrictions on the farm of origin of a pig with vesicular lesions found at the slaughterhouse in Tao Yuan County and on the farms in Penghu are lifted.
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EU: Reallocation of 236 million euros to combat animal diseases in 2011
Following the request of some Member States the Commission has proposed an increased rate of co-financing from 50% to 60% for eligible measures.
Urinary tract infections (UTI) in the lactating sows: is it a real problem?
UTIs are among the most frequent bacterial infections in the herd but they are rarely diagnosed or taken into consideration by veterinarians.
Italy:Commission prohibits the export of pork from Sardinia to the Member States
The derogation granted to Italy to authorise the dispatch of pig meat from Sardinia to areas outside Sardinia, is suspended.
Canada: system to track hogs in case of disease
The swine regulation, approved by Alberta's cabinet this week, will mean all of the province's 2.5 million pigs must come with travel documents as they're moved from farms to abattoirs.
European Union: Decision amending measures relating to classical swine fever in certain Member States
The European Commission has published the Decision 2011/838/EU of 13 December 2011
amending Decision 2008/855/EC as regards the period of application of animal health control measures relating to classical swine fever in certain Member States.
Clinical case: Abortion in young sows
Abortion occurred in 90% of first parity sows and in 10% of second parity sows.
Botswana reports on FMD situation
In two follow-up reports sent to the OIE, Botswana notified that no new foot and mouth disease outbreaks have occurred since April and May 2011.
Glutamine supplementation improves intestinal barrier function in a weaned piglet model of Escherichia coli infection
Glutamine supplementation may be useful in reducing the severity of weaning-related gastrointestinal infections.
Taiwan confirms an outbreak of FMD
One pig with vesicular lesions was found in a detention pen (only one pig in that pen) of the slaughterhouse in Tao Yuan County.
Ukraine reaches agreement with European Commission on joint countermeasures to spreading of African Swine Fever onto Ukraine and EU territory
Prysiazhniuk says that during a meeting with EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Dacian Ciolos they reached agreement on stepping up control over movements of animal products, grain from the Russian territory affected by African swine fever, and also control over migration of wild animals.
Guatemala: eight new outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever
The outbreaks are located in the departments of Jutipa (1 focus), Chimaltenango (4), Suchitequepez (1), Guatemala (1), Santa Rosa (1).
Folic acid affects performance of suckling piglets and sows during lactation
Supplementation with folic acid in the diets of lactating sows increases milk production, improves milk quality and the performance of piglets.
Ukraine slaughters thousands of pigs due to the threat of ASF
In Lugansk region, in order to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) from the border regions of the Russian Federation, a total of 14,000 pigs have been killed.
Paraguay: suspension of status "FMD free zone where vaccination is practised"
The status of the FMD free zone where vaccination is suspended with effect from 5 December 2011.
Romania authorized for trade in pig meat to other Member States
This is the first time that Romania is authorised after its accession because of the classical swine fever situation that has however largely improved in the last years.