London (DEFRA) – A case of rabies has been confirmed in a puppy in quarantine. A puppy was imported from Sri Lanka and entered the UK into licensed quarantine premises in the south east of England on 18 April. The puppy became ill and died yesterday in quarantine. Initial tests have been carried out and […]
More ...Brussels (aho) – Following the confirmation of classical swine fever (CSF) in domestic pigs in Slovakia about ten days ago and the adoption of interim protection measures by the Commission (see MEMO/08/261), the disease situation has been discussed at today’s meeting of the veterinary experts from the Member States at the Standing Committee on the […]
More ...Brussels (aho) – The European Commission adopted today a Regulation raising the age limit at which the vertebral column must be removed from beef from 24 to 30 months. Following the 3 month scrutiny period by the European Parliament, the Regulation has been finally adopted by the European Commission. The Regulation, based on scientific advice […]
More ...PITTSBURG, Texas, April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. (NYSE: PPC) today said it plans to reduce weekly chicken processing by approximately 5% in the second half of fiscal 2008 when compared to the same period a year ago, as part of its continuing effort to better balance supply and demand amid record-high costs for […]
More ...Rome (FAO) – Ducks, people and rice paddies – rather than chickens – are the major factors behind outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in Thailand and Viet Nam, and are probably behind outbreak persistence in other countries of the region such as Cambodia and Lao PDR. In “Mapping H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza […]
More ...Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today introduced legislation that would shut down slaughter facilities that repeatedly process downed animals and offer stiff fines and temporary one-year shutdowns for first and second time violators. “Animals that are sick and too weak to stand or walk on their own should not be slaughtered and […]
More ...Brussels (FVE) – The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) has voiced its concern about the way the UK intends to protect its cattle and sheep against bluetongue. “The British plans fail to guarantee an optimal protection of the animals against the disease, while opportunities to limit further spread of the disease remain untapped”, regretted […]
More ...Hong Kong – Preliminary testing of a Peregrine Falcon found in Ma Wan had indicated a suspected case of H5 avian influenza, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said today (March 11), adding that further confirmatory tests were being conducted. The sick bird was found and collected on March 8 in […]
More ...London (DEFRA) – EU Member States have reached agreement on a new European Regulation that will revise existing equine identification [Horse Passport] legislation. The main new requirement is the compulsory microchipping of foals born after 1 July 2009. The requirement will not be retrospective for older horses and the Regulation does allow for Member States […]
More ...Brussels (EU) – The European Commission today received the backing of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health to adopt a draft Decision approving the emergency vaccination plans of certain Member States against Bluetongue and the first instalment of the Community financial contribution for these plans of up to € 64 million. […]
More ...Hong Kong (aho) – Preliminary testing of a dead Oriental Magpie Robin found in Tai Po had indicated a suspected case of H5 avian influenza, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said today (March 4), adding that further confirmatory tests were being conducted. The bird carcass was found and collected on […]
More ...Paris (OIE) – At a national seminar on international animal health standards, organised by the Chinese government in conjunction with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), and held in Beijing, People’s Republic of China, on 26 and 27 February 2008 , the Director General of the OIE, Dr Bernard Vallat, noted China’s strong willingness […]
More ...(BC SPCA) – Following a lengthy investigation by the RCMP’s Integrated Illegal Gaming Enforcement Team, the RCMP and the BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have executed a warrant on the largest cockfighting ring ever discovered in Canada. The investigation involved 1,270 fighting birds and more than 80 exhibits of evidence gathered […]
More ...London (DEFRA) – Defra has today confirmed that a Canada goose collected on 25 February in the Wild Bird Monitoring Area in Dorset as part of wild bird surveillance has tested positive for highly pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza. The bird was found less than a kilometre from where the previous positive cases in swans were […]
More ...Angers (INTERVET) – Today, Intervet received an official order of the Department for Agriculture and Fishery, France, to supply inactivated vaccine against Bluetongue, serotype 8. Intervet is working intensively to supply the Bovilis BTV 8 vaccine to France as soon as possible, to support the French government and farming sector in its fight against this […]
More ...Rome (FAO) – Extreme cold has devastated the Afghan livestock sector, killing over 300 000 animals since late December and seriously affecting livelihoods. High prices for fuel, vegetable oil and cereals are compounding the vulnerability of poor households, reducing their access to food. The harshest winter weather conditions in nearly 30 years have killed over […]
More ...Orlando (INTERVET) – As part of its global program to encourage continuing education and research in the field of veterinary internal medicine, Intervet International, a part of Schering-Plough, sponsored a full day program on endocrinology under the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) at the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) in Orlando (USA). The 2008 […]
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