News Archive
Again possible case foot and mouth disease in Japan
03 Sep 2010 - A cow in the Japanese region Miyazaki is being suspected for having foot and mouth disease. Read more >>
Red mite can carry over other poultry diseases
03 Sep 2010 - 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. Read more >>
Europa continues prevention of IBR and BVD in cattle
03 Sep 2010 - 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. Read more >>
Effect production system and human influence on emerging animal diseases
03 Sep 2010 - 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. Read more >>
Animal health regulation changes expected for late 2010/begin 2011
03 Sep 2010 - 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. Read more >>
A/H1N1 flu outbreak reported on Finnish pig farm
02 Sep 2010 - A/H1N1 influenza has been found on a Finnish farm for fattening pigs. Read more >>
UK researchers study link PMWS and PCV2
02 Sep 2010 - 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. Read more >>
Canadian pig farmers join forces to combat PRRS
02 Sep 2010 - Several pork producers in Niagara, Canada are part of a new research project to combat the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). Read more >>
5th European Equine Health and Nutrition Congress
01 Sep 2010 - The European Equine Health & Nutrition Association will organize the 5th European Equine Health and Nutrition Congress (EEHNC) from 15-16 April, 2011. Read more >>
Faster E. coli detection with infrared spectroscopy
01 Sep 2010 - 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.
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H5N1 virus may persist on feathers fallen from domestic ducks
01 Sep 2010 - Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) may persist on feathers fallen from the bodies of infected domestic ducks and contribute to environmental contamination. Read more >>
International conference on lameness in ruminants
01 Sep 2010 - 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. Read more >>
Japanese farmers work on FMD through New Pork Project
31 Aug 2010 - Pig farmers in Japan are working on a plan to prevent future outbreaks of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD). Read more >>
Enriching the range to reduce feather pecking in chickens
31 Aug 2010 - 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. Read more >>
Vets treat dislocated knee cap in 2 weeks old calf
31 Aug 2010 - 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. Read more >>
36th bird flu victim in Egypt
30 Aug 2010 - Egypt reported its 36th human victim of Bird Flu (H5N1). Read more >>
US programme to monitor swine influenza virus
30 Aug 2010 - The Pork Checkoff in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians and Iowa State University, plan to launch a swine influenza virus campaign. Read more >>
Bovine TB discovered in South West France
30 Aug 2010 - On a farm in Ariège in the Southern of France, bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) has been detected on a farm. Read more >>
Australian efforts to keep Johnne's disease under control
30 Aug 2010 - The effort by the Australian sheep industry to control Ovine Johne’s Disease (OJD) has not paid off in all areas in the country. Read more >>
Animal welfare: a science or not?
27 Aug 2010 - Treating animals with care and respect is very important and (I hope) there is hardly any discussion about its importance in animal production. But there seems to be a discussion going on whether 'animal welfare' is considered a real science or just a combination of values, emotions and interpretations. But does it really matter? Read more >>
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