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The Netherlands reports ‘swine flu’ case that occurred in 2019

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By NewsDesk  @bactiman63 One human case of infection with a swine influenza A(H1N1)v virus was reported by the Netherlands, which occurred in September 2019, according to the World Health Organization...

Belgium declared African swine fever disease free

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By NewsDesk  @bactiman63 On December 21, 2020, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) issued the self-declaration submitted by Belgium on October 27 for regaining the disease-free status “African...

Ebola: Reston virus spreads efficiently in pigs, according to researchers

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Reston ebolavirus (RESTV) should be considered a livestock pathogen with potential to affect other mammals, including people, according to National Institutes of Health scientists. The caution comes from...

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Antibiotic resistance in food animals nearly tripled since 2000

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The growing appetite for animal protein in developing countries has resulted in a smorgasbord of antibiotic consumption for livestock that has nearly tripled the occurrence of antibiotic resistance in...

Thailand reports two dozen Streptococcus suis deaths to date

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By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews The Thailand Department of Disease Control (DDC) has reported 265 Streptococcus suis cases this year through August 17, including 23 deaths. The disease were mostly...

Michigan: Swine Flu Confirmed in Pigs at Fowlerville Family Fair

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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) identified pigs at the Fowlerville Family Fair that tested positive for swine flu. The Fowlerville Fair Board isolated infected pigs...

Michigan reports first A(H1N1)v virus infection in the US in 2019

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By NewsDesk  @bactiman63 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report the first A(H1N1)v virus infection in the US for 2019 in Michigan. The patient, an adult > 65 years of age, was...

South Africa: African Swine Fever reported in Free State

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An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has been reported in the Heilbron area of the Free State Province in May 2019, according to the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry Monday. This follows...

Hong Kong reports African swine fever in pig at Sheung Shui Slaughterhouse

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The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department confirmed this Friday afternoon that African Swine Fever (ASF) virus was found in a pig in the Sheung Shui Slaughterhouse, according to Hong Kong...

African swine fever: Vietnam culls 1.2 million pigs

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Earlier this month, the FAO reported on the number of pigs culled in the Asian countries affected by African swine fever (ASF). At that time, they reported Vietnam culled approximately 90,000 pigs since...