A number of states have enacted additional movement restrictions on the importation of swine based on their exposure to porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. To date, we have received notification from Arkansas, Idaho, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Washington requiring permits, certificates of veterinary inspection, or additional statements of declaration regarding the PEDv status of the herd of origin prior to shipping the animals. These changes are posted on the AASV website. While we make every effort to maintain the accuracy of this information and keep the list updated, always verify the import requirements with the state animal health official before shipping the animals.
Monthly Archives: May 2014
NIAA Antibiotic Conference White Paper Released
The White Paper from the 2014 Annual Conference held in Omaha, NE âThe Precautionary Principle: How Animal Agriculture Will Thriveâ has just been released. The Precautionary Principle-White Paper.pdf.
Deadly Pig Virus Likely to Ease in US by Year-End – OIE Chief
The head of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) believes Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) will ease before the end of the year. “I’m confident. Like in all other diseases we know how to stop them once we have identified the causes properly,” OIE Director General Bernard Vallat told Reuters. Vallat believes the wild spread of the virus, now confirmed in more than 6,600 cases in 30 states, was spread mainly due to a lack of hygienic precautions � notably disinfecting trucks entering and leaving farms. Vallat did not rule out any potential link to feed. He expected the disease to stabilise in the United States after a first wave mainly hit so-called “naive” herds which had not been previously exposed to the virus and had not developed antibodies. “I expect it to subside before the end of the year,” he said. [Source: Reuters, May 20, 2014]
Animal Welfare Symposium 2014: Humane Endings – In Search of Best Practices for Euthanasia, Humane Slaughter and the Depopulation of Animals
This symposium will take a comprehensive look at existing best practices for euthanasia, humane slaughter and depopulation across animal species, while exploring research and innovation in the name of continuous improvement. A by-invitation half-day workshop focused on international harmonization of recommendations will follow the 2.5-day event.
Carthage to Host Swine Conference September 9
Register today for Carthage Veterinary Service’s 24th Annual Swine Conference, to be held Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 on the scenic campus of Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. This conference is known for providing quick-fire sessions with cutting-edge information to implement the day after the conference. It is designed to provide focused breakout sessions on Breed-to-Wean, Wean-to-Market, and CEO/Management in order for attendees to hone in on their interests. The conference features internationally renowned speakers and allows for networking with peers and allied industries, making this meeting a “must attend” for the industry!
AASV Annual Meeting Video – Dr. Luc Dufresne
The next of the 2014 AASV Annual Meeting presentations is now available to watch online. Dr. Luc Dufresne shared his his “Field Experience with Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea” in the Tuesday General Session, Loos Tales and Loose Stools. AASV members may view videos from keynote and general sessions of the AASV Annual Meeting going back to 2005 at https://www.aasv.org/members/only/video/
PEDv Update – May 21, 2014
The NAHLN was unable to provide the weekly New Case Report in time to include it in this weekâs e-Letter. It will be posted on the AASV web site as soon as we receive it.Research conducted by Pipestone Applied Research validates a sanitizing protocol or transport trailers. http://www.aasv.org/news/story.php?id=7225
Iowa Swine Day 2014
Antibiotics for humans and antibiotics for animals: How do we keep them safe and effective for both, and what is the relationship between the two? This urgent issue will be examined by former Undersecretary of Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dr. Richard Raymond, at Iowa Swine Day in Ames, Iowa, June 26.
Evaluation of a Protocol for Sanitizing PEDV-Positive Transport Vehicles
Background: Contaminated transport is a significant risk factor for the spread of PEDV between farms. The purpose of this study was to evaluate an existing sanitation protocol, previously validated for PRRSV, for its effect on PEDV.
PED – Plenty of Blame to Go Around
Even as bad as it is, porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) could have been so much worse. If this had been a foreign animal disease, the economic and production impacts would have been devastating. The PED virus (PEDV) gives us an opportunity to evaluate our surveillance, mitigations, vulnerabilities, and response structure. This outbreak has clearly shown our weaknesses in all those areas. The safeguards designed to prevent introduction of foreign pathogens into the United States failed. Biosecurity interventions at the farm failed. Ability to rapidly diagnose emerging pathogens failed. Capability to transfer information efficiently and seamlessly between diagnostic laboratories and within the laboratory network failed. Producers and veterinarians failed to contain the disease. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the industry failed to prepare for this scenario. Obviously, there is enough blame to go around and we all have some soul-searching to do. So letâs get started.