Paraguay was declared free of equine sickness and contagious pleuropneumonia in cattle

Published 2024년 11월 30일

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Paraguay has been recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health (OMSA) as a Country Free of Horse Sickness and a Country Free of Contagious Bovine Perneumonia (PCB). This status builds on Paraguay's earlier achievement in 2013, where it became the first country to eradicate horse sickness, and its 2021 recognition as free from bovine pleuropneumonia, following Uruguay's lead. These accomplishments highlight the country's dedication to high animal health and biosecurity standards, credited to the collaborative efforts of both the public and private sectors.

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The National Service for Animal Health and Quality (Senacsa) of Paraguay was confirmed as a Country Free of Horse Sickness and a Country Free of Contagious Bovine Perneumonia (PCB). HORSE SICKNESS. Horse sickness is an infectious but non-contagious viral disease transmitted by arthropods that affects all species of equines, reports the WHO on its website. Currently, live attenuated vaccines (monovalent and polyvalent) are marketed for use in horses, mules and donkeys. CONTAGIOUS BOVINE PERIPHUMONIA. It is one of the three great historical plagues worldwide (along with foot-and-mouth disease and rinderpest), it was first recognized in Germany in 1693. It is a contagious respiratory disease that affects cattle and other ruminants. Uruguay achieved the status of Country Free of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia in 2019. PARAGUAY. The Paraguayan health authority was informed about the positive news for the country on Tuesday, November 26. Both positive validations were issued by the ...

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