http://www.www.vetsweb.com Informing and connecting veterinarians worldwide nl-nl http://www.www.vetsweb.com http://www.vetsweb.com/images/logo_vetsweb_rss.gif 30 158 Vetsweb: Informing and connecting veterinarians worldwide http://www.vetsweb.com/news/millions-of-eggs-with-antibiotic-residues-distroyed-1421.html Millions of eggs worth some S$700,000 (€404,000) were destroyed in Singapore during the suspension of N & N Agriculture Farm's products after the detection of antibiotic residues in their eggs. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:37:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/practical-aspects-of-equine-parasite-control-1420.html A review based on discussions from an equine parasite workshop concludes that current treatment strategies for horse parasites need to be adapted. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:12:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/african-swine-fever-found-in-new-region-in-russia-1419.html In the Russian region Astrakhanskaya, new infections of African swine fever have been found. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:27:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/purdues-draw-a-veterinarian-project-seeks-volunteers-1418.html Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in the US is conducting a study to see how veterinarians are viewed by various groups. The goal of the study is to determine if perceptions of veterinary specialists differ among focus groups and among generations. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:37:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/update-possible-case-foot-and-mouth-disease-in-japan-1416.html The Japanese MAFF announced that 5 samples taken from 5 beef cattle in Ebino City, Miyazaki including one FMD-suspected animal, were all found to be negative. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:25:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/anthrax-found-in-bulgarian-sheep-1417.html The Bulgarian veterinary association found anthrax in sheep. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:37:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/red-mite-can-carry-over-other-poultry-diseases-1415.html The problem of red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) in poultry is known for many years, but new insights show that the red mites can harbour and carry over other pathogens as well. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/europa-continues-prevention-of-ibr-and-bvd-in-cattle-1414.html As of July 1st, the German state Bayern has been added to the list of official IBR (infectious bovine rhinotracheitis) free countries in the European Union. New rules for bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) are on the list as well. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:34:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/effect-production-system-and-human-influence-on-emerging-animal-diseases-1413.html The detection of links between animal production systems around the world, climate change and the epidemiological evolution of animal diseases was the focus of a meeting organised by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) with experts from several continents. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:14:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/animal-health-regulation-changes-expected-for-late-2010-begin-2011-1412.html The Canadian Pork Council expects planned amendments to the federal Health of Animals Regulations to accommodate swine traceability to become effective by late 2010 or early 2011. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:10:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/a-h1n1-flu-outbreak-reported-on-finnish-pig-farm-1411.html A/H1N1 influenza has been found on a Finnish farm for fattening pigs. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:09:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/uk-researchers-study-link-pmws-and-pcv2-1410.html Researchers from the Department of Biological Science, University of Warwick in the UK carried out a cohort study of post-weaning multisystemic wasting syndrome and PCV2 in 178 pigs from birth to 14 weeks on a single farm in England. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:17:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/canadian-pig-farmers-join-forces-to-combat-prrs-1409.html Several pork producers in Niagara, Canada are part of a new research project to combat the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS).  Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:21:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/5th-european-equine-health-and-nutrition-congress-1408.html The European Equine Health & Nutrition Association will organize the 5th European Equine Health and Nutrition Congress (EEHNC) from 15-16 April, 2011. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:58:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/faster-e-coli-detection-with-infrared-spectroscopy-1407.html Infrared spectroscopy can detect E. coli faster than current testing methods and can cut days off investigations of outbreaks, according to a study at Purdue University in the US. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:31:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/h5n1-virus-may-persist-on-feathers-fallen-from-domestic-ducks-1406.html Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) may persist on feathers fallen from the bodies of infected domestic ducks and contribute to environmental contamination. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:14:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/international-conference-on-lameness-in-ruminants-1405.html The 16th Symposium and 8th Conference on Lameness in Ruminants will be held February 28 – March 3, 2011, in Rotorua, New Zealand. Dr. Richard Laven has been appointed as the official chairperson and Zinpro Corporation has been announced as the sole platinum sponsor for the event. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:04:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/japanese-farmers-work-on-fmd-through-new-pork-project-1404.html Pig farmers in Japan are working on a plan to prevent future outbreaks of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD). Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:52:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/enriching-the-range-to-reduce-feather-pecking-in-chickens-1403.html Greater provision of pasture, shaded areas and shelter belts will attract birds into the free range, according to recommendations from a Poultry CRC project that explored enrichment strategies under Australian free range conditions. The use of repellents to suppress sporadic feather pecking was also explored. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:26:00 GMT http://www.vetsweb.com/news/vets-treat-dislocated-knee-cap-in-2-weeks-old-calf-1402.html Leg and foot disorders are the major welfare problem for dairy cattle. Whether or not to treat joint injuries depends on the farmer. A Dutch farmer decided to proceed with a surgery for a dislocated knee cap in one of his breeding calves. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:58:00 GMT