This Week's Pig News Round-Up
ANALYSIS - With new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) announced recently in Russia and South Africa, the disease is becoming a global threat, writes Jackie Linden, senior editor of ThePigSite. Also...

Coordination on Food Safety & Animal Health Aid
GLOBAL - Strengthened coordination to improve results in a number of areas features in a new medium-term strategy for 2012-16. The strategy will help developing countries meet international standards on...

New ASF Outbreaks in Russia and Africa
ANALYSIS - Recently announced outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in three regions of Russia have put Belarus on alert for the disease, according to Jackie Linden, senior editor of ThePigSite. There...

New Terminology for Flu Virus Infecting Humans
GLOBAL - Standardisation of the terminology for the variant A(H3N2) virus recently infecting humans has been agreed by FAO, OIE and WHO. The virus, which has been found in 12 human cases in the US, has...

OIE Extends Risk Prevention Activities
GLOBAL - The OIE World Animal Health and Welfare Fund has extended its biological risk prevention activities.

Africa: What Do Livestock Add?
AFRICA - Congratulations to Dr Jonathan Rushton and Dr Barbara Haesler who have been awarded £45k by GALVmed, an organisation that is committed to protecting livestock and saving human lives and livelihoods,...

This Week's Pig News Round-Up
ANALYSIS - Russia and Ukraine have stepped up controls against African swine fever (ASF), writes Jackie Linden, senior editor of ThePigSite. ASF is also in the news in Uganda, while FMD has been found...

Gains in Efficiency of Livestock Systems Needed
GLOBAL - By 2050 an expanded world population will be consuming two thirds more animal protein than it does today, bringing new strains to bear on the planet's natural resources, according to a new FAO...

Ukraine and EU Agree to Step up ASF Control
UKRAINE & EU - Ukraine has reached agreement with the European Commission on joint countermeasures to stop the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) into Ukrainian and EU territories.

African Swine Fever Threat Level Raised
ANALYSIS - African Swine Fever (ASF) has been breaking out in several regions of the Russian Federation in recent months. Indeed, the head of the Russian Veterinary Service, Rosselkhoznador, Sergey...

US and EU on Collision Course over Antibiotics?
OPINION - The debate over the use of antibiotics on animals and their potential to produce antibiotic resistance in humans has been stepped up in recent weeks.

Biomin Asia Nutrition Forum 2011
ASIA - The Biomin Asia Nutrition Forum, held once every two years in Asia is a multi-destination forum programme tailored for the Asian audience.

Global Collaboration to Help Prevent Epilepsy
GLOBAL - The first industrially produced vaccine against porcine cysticercosis is eagerly anticipated as a result of a new partnership between GALVmed, Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) and the University...

New, Free Global Database for Livestock Vaccines
GLOBAL - A new on-line database aims to become a unique free 'one-stop' source of information on all the livestock and poultry vaccines produced throughout the world.

ThePigSite.com Launches Online Training Modules
GLOBAL - ThePigsite.com has launched two online practical training courses for the worldwide pork industry in conjunction with UK-based Pig Production Training Ltd.

New UK–US Funding for Disease Research
GLOBAL - A collaboration between UK and US funding agencies has announced more than £3.5 million in new funding for research aimed at controlling the transmission of diseases amongst humans, animals and...

DSM Introduces a New Era of Sustainable Feeding
DENMARK & NETHERLANDS - The phytase market is on the brink of a new era. For the first time, it will be possible to replace all feed phosphate additives in pig and poultry diets. This is thanks to the...

Endorsement for Food Chain and Animal Health
LITHUANIA & SOUTH AFRICA - The EU Member States have endorsed a Commission proposal to repeal the protection measures adopted after outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) in June and July in Lithuania....

US Vets Study Antibiotic Use in Denmark
DENMARK & US - Two American veterinarians have been visiting Denmark this week to learn more about the use of antibiotics in agriculture.

BBSRC Awards to Help Tackle Global Diseases
UK & CHINA - The Institute for Animal Health (IAH) and the China Animal Health and Epidemiology Centre have formed a partnership to help combat African swine fever, foot and mouth disease, bluetongue and...

Merck Supports Recovery of Japanese Animal Sector
NETHERLANDS & JAPAN - Merck Animal Health has donated about US$30,000 (Â¥2.3 million) to three veterinary and farmer associations in Japan to support recovery of the Japanese animal sector following the...

Texas Researchers Warn of Bioterrorism Threat
GLOBAL - A new report Texas A&M University analyses the threat of global bioterrorism.

Codex Fails to Adopt Ractopamine Standards
GLOBAL - The Codex Alimentarius Commission decided to hold at Step 8 the global food safety standards for ractopamine hydrochloride (ractopamine) at its 34th Session that concluded on 9 July in Geneva,...

G20: Animal Health Important for Global Food Security
GLOBAL - G20 Agriculture Ministers have recognised the role of animal health and OIE standards in global food security.

New Priorities Set after Rinderpest Eradication
GLOBAL - The eradication of the deadly rinderpest virus is a model for other diseases, according to FAO.

Merck Announces New Name for Animal Health Group
GLOBAL – Merck’s animal health division, formerly known as Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, announced that effective today it will begin using the new name, Merck Animal Health. It will...

Aus-NZ Companies Develop New Drugs for Vets
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND - Australian company Ceridia Pty Ltd and New Zealand’s Paraco Technology Limited have signed an agreement to develop new drugs for the veterinary sector.

Cooperation to Address Common Challenges
US & CANADA - The vice-chair of Manitoba Pork Council suggests collaborative efforts aimed at addressing common challenges are key to helping strengthen relations between the Canadian and US pork industries,...

FAO & Max Planck Institute Tackle Zoonotic Diseases
GLOBAL - The focus is to be on interactions between wild animals, livestock, and human populations to reduce risks and strengthen responses. Influenza A/H1N1 swine flu and the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian...

Concerted International Effort Urged on ASF
GLOBAL - Warning of a likely imminent upsurge of a deadly pig disease in the Caucasus region and Russian Federation, FAO today called on...