Malaysia - FMD in Pahang
The Pahang Veterinary Department in Malaysia has imposed a ban on the movement of livestock, especially in Kuantan and Pekan following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the state.
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Trends and sources of zoonoses, zoonotic agents and food-borne outbreaks in the European Union in 2008
In 2008, 27 Member States submitted information on the occurrence of zoonoses, zoonotic agents and food-borne outbreaks to the European Commission and the European Food Safety Authority.
Japan and Serbia - A/H1N1 virus found in pigs
In the last few days the OIE has reported on the appearance of cases of flu due to the A/H1N1 virus in swine herds in Japan and Serbia.
Mexico and Canada collaborate in commercial agriculture and livestock
México and Canada have agreed to reinforce links of cooperation and to improve sanitary and commercial protocols in order to amplify trade between the two nations.
United Kingdom - Reforms to reduce animal disease risks set out in bill
A new body to take responsibility for animal health is among major changes proposed by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn in a new Bill on Animal Health which is being published today.
Latin American Network for improving pig production
109 researchers from 14 countries will take part in this network funded by CYTED and intended for improving pigmeat production through innovative, sustainable production systems.
European Union – Comission regulation on pharmacologically active substances in foodstuffs of animal origin
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 37/2010 of 22 December 2009 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin.
European Union – Results of the first CSF sub-group task force
The Health and Consumers Directorate-General has published the results of the 1st meeting of the classical swine fever (CSF) sub-group of the task force monitoring animal disease eradication.
Ireland - Minister Smith publishes report of Inter-Agency Review Group established to examine the Dioxin Contamination Incident
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, today published the report of the Inter-Agency Review Group, chaired by Dr Patrick Wall, Associate Professor of Public Health at UCD established to examine the dioxin contamination incident, which occurred at the end of 2008.
Development and in vitro evaluation of an Escherichia coli probiotic able to inhibit the growth of pathogenic Escherichia coli K88
An E. coli based probiotic may produce inhibitory activity against enterotoxigenic strains for swine
Alltech opens new office in Spain
As part of its ongoing global expansion, animal health and nutrition company, Alltech, has announced the opening of its first office in Spain.
New viral threat to UK pig industry
A new disease which poses as great a risk as foot-and-mouth disease could devastate the British pig industry unless controls are tightened up.
Feeding a diet with decreased protein content reduces indices of protein fermentation and the incidence of postweaning diarrhoea in weaned pigs challenged with an enterotoxigenic strain of Escherichia coli (ETEC)
Feeding a diet decreased in CP for 7 or 14 days can achieve a reduction in PWD and not cause any loss in production in postweaning period.
European Union - Development of harmonised schemes for the monitoring and reporting of Cysticercus in animals and foodstuffs in the European Union
Harmonised schemes are proposed for the monitoring and the reporting of Cysticercus in animals and foodstuffs in the European Union. The current disease situation and national monitoring in Member States is reviewed in order to identify public health needs in Member States and to create a basis for formulating the sampling plans.
European Union - Swine Vesicular Disease Policy -Option for the future
The SCOFCAH has published a working document about the swine vesicular disease.
USA - USDA delays implementation of amended disease status for the Republic of Korea
An outbreak of FMD was reported by the Republic of Korea on Jan. 6, 2010. As such, the country is no longer considered to be free of FMD.