Georgia reported outbreaks at the end of April, and some 20,000 of the Caucasus country's half a million pigs have been slaughtered. Japanese encephalitis is the leading cause of viral encephalitis in Asia with 30-50,000 cases reported annually. Georgia has been hit by African swine fever, a devastating pig disease that could also threaten neighbouring countries, the Food and Agriculture Organisation said Friday. Related Links Medindia on About Japanese Encephalitis The disease is...

Peak pork body welcomes new QA rules in NSW Tuesday, 5 June 2007 Australian Pork Limited has welcomed the move by the NSW Food Authority to require all pigs sent to NSW domestic abattoirs be accompanied by a valid National Vendor Declaration (NVD) from June 30. Peak pork body welcomes new QA rules in NSW Tuesday, 5 June 2007 Australian Pork Limited has welcomed the move by the NSW Food Authority to require all pigs sent to NSW domestic abattoirs be accompanied by a valid National Vendor...

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