Swine Fever Outbreak AlertTuesday, June 25, 2019 Reports of African Swine Fever in Asia alert countries in the region to strengthen border controls, especially in the management of food waste from airplanes and ships. The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) urged the strengthening of animal health and public and private veterinary services in the member states to prevent the recurrence of African swine fever (ASF) in the region, the institution warned in a statement. Animal Health Emergency Declared to Prevent Swine FluTuesday, November 29, 2011 The measure was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food in Guatemala to prevent the spread of an outbreak of swine flu detected in the department of Sacatepéquez . By Ministerial Agreement No. 273-2011, the Government of Guatemala has declared a state of emergency for animal disease across the country, establishing an "area under Animal Health Control" in the town of Pastores, Department of Sacatepéquez, as the ground zero area of the classic swine fever. Zoosanitary Alert for Swine FeverWednesday, September 4, 2019 Panama banned the importation of live swine, genetic material and any food product or by-product from countries affected by African Swine Fever. On September 3, Resolution No. OAL-086-ADM-2019, published in the Official Journal, decreed an animal health alert against the risks of introduction into the country of African Swine Fever (ASF). See full Resolution. The Potential of Salvadoran AgricultureTuesday, June 29, 2010 Taking Chile as an example, Salvadoran agriculture must modernize and work with a business mindset, investing in technology and innovation. Mario Salaverría, president of the Sugar Association, commented that the sector needs to eradicate plagues and diseases, to avoid being held back by international food safety barriers. Costa Rica Free of Swine FeverMonday, May 28, 2018 It has been announced that after having met all the requirements, the country has officially obtained recognition as a nation free of Classical Swine Fever. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock reported that " ...This recognition gives Costa Rica an official health status, thanks to the fact that the country does not have the disease and the conditions of legislation have been fulfilled which include veterinary services, control and eradication strategy, animal identification system, control of their movements and laboratory diagnosis, among other things." Guatemala Free of Swine FluMonday, August 15, 2016 Following the government's self declaration, negotiations with trading partners have been announced to resume the export of live pigs, pork products and by-products, especially to Central America. From a statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food in Guatemala: El Salvador Restricts Pork Imports from GuatemalaThursday, October 9, 2014 The measure announced by the Salvadoran government applies to the import of live pigs, meat and meat products. From a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance of El Salvador: Pork Traceability to Reduce Illegal TradeTuesday, May 4, 2021 In order to improve the sector's production management and guarantee safe pork trade, the Guatemalan government is moving forward with the implementation of the Official Pork Traceability Program. The program, which is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (Maga), consists of placing radiofrequency button-type and flag-type devices for breeding animals. Swine Fever: Contingency Plan ActivatedFriday, July 5, 2019 In response to alerts of African Swine Fever cases reported in Asia, authorities in El Salvador reported that they will carry out fumigations on air, land and sea transportation coming from the affected countries. The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) alerted the countries of the region at the end of June to strengthen animal health controls and public and private veterinary services in the member states to prevent the recurrence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the region. Warning on Plague Affecting Banana PlantationsFriday, March 18, 2011 The plague is known as 'mal panameño' or TR4 (Tropical Race) and a treatment for it has not been discovered. The warning came from researchers at the University of Florida and may affect banana plantations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Importation of Swine Fever Vaccine AuthorizedMonday, December 12, 2011 The Guatemalan Ministry of Livestock, with the resurgence of an outbreak of the virus, has lifted the ban on importation of the vaccine. The import, manufacture and marketing of the vaccine against swine has been forbidden since last March 2009. India: More Controls on Animals and PlantsWednesday, May 22, 2013 A proposal has been made in to parliament for a new law creating a central body to control, eradicate and manage pests and diseases in plants and animals in the country. From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER): Region Closes Borders to Guatemalan PorkWednesday, December 21, 2011 Along with Mexico, the Isthmus has closed its borders to Guatemalan pork in light of the revival of classic swine fever. The borders of all countries have been closed and sanitary measures have been reinforced. Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Pig SmugglingWednesday, February 5, 2014 Warnings have been issued that a projected health license suspension for transport in border areas could encourage smuggling of pigs from Nicaragua. The Costa Rican Chamber of Pork Producers believes that the proposal to remove the sanitary license for the movement of pigs in the north will encourage smuggling from Nicaragua. This measure was included in the negotiations between producers, particularly of cattle, in the north and authorities from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG). Honduras Free of Classic Swine FeverThursday, August 11, 2011 The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has declared the country free of classic swine fever. Since 2006 the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG), the National Service of Agricultural Health (SENASA) and the International Regional Organization for Animal Health (OIRSA) have worked together to eradicate the disease. |
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