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The OIE strongly counsels against the culling of pigs

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In following postings on A/H1N1 influenza virus, with references of attribution to swine flu, please see this statement from the World Organisation for Animal Health:

  • “The OIE strongly counsels against the culling of pigs in the current situation with A/H1N1 influenza that started in North America. Scientific information currently available to the OIE and partner organisations indicates that this novel A/H1N1 influenza virus is being transmitted amongst humans; there is no evidence of infection in pigs, nor of humans acquiring infection directly from pigs. Moreover, and despite the fact that the currently circulating A/H1N1 influenza virus is not simply a swine influenza virus (it has reassortant genetic material of human, avian and swine origin), it is important to note that swine influenza has not been shown to be transmissible to people through eating pig meat or other products derived from pigs. The OIE advises Members that the culling of pigs will not help to guard against public or animal health risks presented by this novel A/H1N1 influenza virus and such action is inappropriate. Instead, Members should focus their efforts on appropriate disease surveillance and strengthening the general biosecurity measures applied at premises where pigs are handled and slaughtered.”

    • Free access to world-renowned public health database to assist swine flu effort

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    Follow up to related postings on swine flu, news that CABI has “announced free access to its specialist Global Health database, the definitive database for public health information, to assist in the battle against swine flu.” Direct link to Global Health current and archival databases search engine. Continue Reading

    Senate Passes Judiciary Committee-Reported Anti-Fraud Legislation

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    “On Tuesday, April 28, the Senate overwhelmingly passed anti-fraud legislation that was reported earlier this year by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act was introduced on February 5 by Committee Members Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Ted Kaufman (D-Del.). On February 11, the Committee held a hearing to consider… Continue Reading