State forests also fell victim to last month's ice storm Dec 30, 2008
The storm was yet another blow to the trees of Worcester and several surrounding towns, which have been under quarantine since the destructive Asian longhorned beetle was discovered in the area this summer. To stop the beetle from spreading, no wood may be transported out of a 63-square-mile area, and fallen branches are taken to a central facility to be turned into wood chips or to be burned. (Boston Globe)
Abrupt twist in the tale: Woman gets pigs back Dec 30, 2008
The sanctuary remains under a state-imposed quarantine order after some of the pigs tested positive for the disease in 2003. The state's refusal to lift the quarantine order made removing the pigs from the sanctuary impossible, Howard said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Fair Grounds tightens restrictions on horses Dec 30, 2008
Restrictions on horses shipping in and out of the Fair Grounds were tightened Saturday in a safety measure related to the quarantine imposed after a filly who had been based at the Fair Grounds tested positive for equine herpes ... A quarantine of his barn and the connected barn of trainer Neil Howard was imposed Friday ... A quarantine wasn't needed Thursday, because the track was closed for training on Christmas, and horses stayed in their barns. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Fair Grounds eases restrictions Dec 30, 2008
"Positives are limited to the barn that's under the quarantine, and there's no indication that there's any infection in the rest of the population," said Dr. Tom David, Louisiana State Racing Commission equine medical director ... Stewart's and Howard's barns, which are connected, have been quarantined since Friday in response to a positive test for equine herpes on the filly Diamond Song, who is trained by Stewart ... While under quarantine, those horses aren't allowed to be entered in races. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Equine herpes surfaces at Fair Grounds Dec 30, 2008
Filly tests positive; Stewart, Howard horses quarantined Saturday, December 27, 2008By Bob Fortus. A filly who had been based at the Fair Grounds tested positive this week for equine herpes, and the barns housing horses trained by Dallas Stewart and Neil Howard are quarantined ... Eric Halstrom, the Fair Grounds' vice president/general manager of racing, said that Dr. Tom David, Louisiana State Racing commission equine medical director, issued the quarantine Friday for Stewart's and Howard's... (Nola.com -- Sports)
* The risks and costs of opening to China Dec 30, 2008
An even more serious consideration is the big three links may open the way for smuggling, organized crime and an outbreak of diseases as quarantine controls are overwhelmed or circumvented. These risks should be a matter of concern for the whole country. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
10 pig farms under quarantine Dec 30, 2008
PUTRAJAYA: Ten pig farms have been quarantined by the Veterinary Services Department and animals not allowed to enter or leave the farms since Dec 22 following the discovery of , a banned growth enhancer, in pig feed ... The farms involved have been quarantined, which means that the pigs are not allowed to leave those farms ... He said after the 30-day period, farmers could appeal for their quarantine orders to be retracted and veterinary enforcement persnnel would conduct tests on all pigs on... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Top 10 stories of 2008 Dec 30, 2008
Nevertheless, quarantine zones were set up along Arnold Drive and in the Carneros Region of the Valley. 7 - Sebastiani Vineyards sold. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
* Chinese pandas arrive at Taipei Zoo Dec 25, 2008
ENTRAPMENT: Tuan-tuan, the male panda of the two, entered a quarantine cell after following a trail of sliced apples, which handlers said was his favorite thing to eat By Meggie Lu and Shelley Shan STAFF REPORTERS Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008, Page 1 ... Officials from the Bureau of Animal and Plant Health and Inspection and Quarantine boarded the aircraft after it landed at the airport and conducted a preliminary inspection ... Upon arrival, the bamboo was unloaded, washed and used to line a... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
China uses giant pandas to charm Taiwanese Dec 25, 2008
After the three-hour flight across southern China and the Taiwan Strait, the pandas were taken from Taipei airport for the short trip to the city's zoo, where they are expected to remain in quarantine for 30 days. Knots of eager onlookers waited at the zoo for the couple, though all they could see was the red, panda-ornamented tarpaulin covering the pandas' cages. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Latest phase of NSW online service introduced to help traders Dec 25, 2008
Agriculture Quarantine Agency 5. Fish Quarantine Center 6. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Giant Panda Pair Scheduled to Reach Taiwan Today as Ties With China Warm Dec 23, 2008
The pandas can be seen by the public during the Lunar New Year, which starts on Jan. 26, after they undergo a month of quarantine, said Taipei Zoos Director Jason Yeh. They will feed on bamboo imported from China for the first week before switching to Taiwan-grown shoots, Yeh said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
WHO, 2 other groups tapped to probe Ebola strain discovery in RP Dec 23, 2008
The Bureau of Animal Industry has notified the OIE that all infected animals were destroyed and buried or burned, the infected premises and establishments have been disinfected and the affected areas are under strict quarantine and movement control. Vaccination of swine against PRRS is ongoing in the Province of Bulacan. (ABS CBN News)
Heavy security for pandas' departure Dec 22, 2008
After a monthlong quarantine the exhibit will be open for public viewing around the Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Jan. 26. The giant panda is unique to China and serves as an unofficial national mascot, giving such gifts political overtones. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
People should know better, but... Dec 22, 2008
People who are sick shouldn t travel, said Dr. Martin Cetron, director of the CDC s division of global migration and quarantine ... From January through mid-October, the CDC s quarantine program received 1,607 reports nationwide of travelers who were sick or died aboard airplanes, ships or other modes of transportation; 100 reports involved the quarantine station at Hartsfield, which serves Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Japan Lifts Barrier for Dubai Ruler, Lloyd-Webber to Revive Horse Racing Dec 22, 2008
Curlin, U.S. horse of the year in 2007, was expected to compete in the Japan Cup Dirt race this month until the appearance was canceled because of quarantine restrictions. Japanese Winners. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* COA confirms Luchu bird flu outbreak Dec 21, 2008
She said that as soon as the lab had the slightest evidence that there may have been a bird flu outbreak in October, she informed the councils Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine to initiate epidemic prevention mechanisms ... Regarding the risk to humans, Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine Director-General Watson Sung (o) said there were no known cases of H5N2 mutating into the H5N1 strain, which can affect humans. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Muslims with HIV should not marry: Perak MB Dec 21, 2008
I believe that if you are a confirmed carrier, there needs to be a quarantine and he or she should undergo all possible treatment, he told reporters after meeting mosque officials here on Sunday. Only then one would review whether he or she can get married. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
The Book is dead? Dec 21, 2008
One of the saddest aspects of our culture's move toward Web-based activities is that it tends to isolate people and enable those who have hermetic tendencies to quarantine themselves still further. The Internet encourages onanism and disengagement rather than intimacy and communion. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Zimbabwe: 'Sunshine' City Down in the Dumps Dec 20, 2008
Masunda said the council's clinics, which are being used as quarantine centres for cholera, were getting help from the Red Cross and Celebrate Health -- a subsidiary of Celebration Centre -- who have offered to supplement the income of health service workers in hard currency. The mayor said two private engineers - chief executive officer of Hubert Davies, Richard Maasdorp, and KW Blasting boss Keith Battye -- offered to carry out a study on long-term solutions to the water woes. (allAfrica.com)
More Ky. horses diagnosed with STD Dec 20, 2008
The horses are under quarantine while additional tests are done. The disease is treatable with antibiotics and disinfectants. (FOX19.com, OH)
* COA to release report on Kaohsiung bird flu case Dec 19, 2008
Responding to speculation that the examination process may have been delayed as the possible infection was reported almost two months ago, COA Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine Deputy Director-General Huang Kuo-ching (C) said the examination process followed protocol. Secondary results will be published this week, Huang said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Control Yuan pans DOH failure Dec 18, 2008
The Control Yuan yesterday proposed corrective measures for the Department of Health (DOH) for failing to quarantine fruit imported from Vietnam that was contaminated with excessive pesticides before they were put on the market. Control Yuan members Cheng Jen-hung ({) and Frank Wu (ds) said in their report that DOH officials should not let fruit importers claim their merchandise at customs before the result of pesticide residue tests is released. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Quarantine faces $260m revamp Dec 18, 2008
QUARANTINE services face their biggest shake-up in more than a century after the Rudd Government today accepted a blueprint for massive reform recommended by an expert panel. Agriculture Minister Tony Burke today gave in-principle agreement to 84 recommendations, including a $260 million-a-year increase in funding for quarantine services, and a $225 million one-off investment in its computers systems ... The Government will also establish a new national authority to oversee quarantine, absorbing... (The Australian)
Humane society awaits vet's call on sanctuary pigs Dec 17, 2008
Humane society officials recently learned Pig Tales is still under a quarantine order executed in 2003 after some of the pigs tested positive for pseudorabies then. Coupled with the more recent positive test results, relocating the pigs to another sanctuary isn't an option, Howard said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
'Survivor' Shipment Seized In Port Of Houston Dec 17, 2008
Officials said the items found in the shipment were either prohibited or restricted for entry into the United States by the Convention of International Treaty of Endangered Species, agriculture quarantine and health and human safety regulations. Copyright 2008 by. (Click2Houston, TX)
Healthier bread, noodles and roti canai Dec 17, 2008
The council also decided to appoint three new members -- the Halal Development Corporation Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services and the Federation of Livestock Farmers Association of Malaysia. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Committee holds bird flu simulation Dec 17, 2008
According to protocol, in such an instance the health agency, in coordination with the army, quarantine the complex following the governor's approval. They take preventative measures, such as spraying disinfectants and putting all chickens in the area to sleep before burning their carcasses and stalls. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Powder turns out to be flour Dec 15, 2008
Sixteen people were quarantined after possible exposure to the unknown substance ... An envelope delivered to the state mailroom, and addressed to a former Nevada governor, contained flour, and not the powder form of a deadly disease the possibility of which prompted the evacuation and quarantine of 14 people on East Fifth Street on Friday afternoon ... Before the final results were in, a dozen mailroom employees, a television news reporter who inadvertently used a portable bathroom for use by... (Nevada Appeal)
Banana growers appeal against imports Dec 15, 2008
The Australian Banana Growers Council has lodged an appeal against the quarantine watchdog's proposal to allow the importation of Filipino bananas. Last month Biosecurity Australia recommended allowing the importation under strict quarantine conditions, but growers say a significant body of scientific information was not considered. (ABC Online)
Hong Kong awaits test results to find cause of avian flu outbreak Dec 14, 2008
Assistant Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation (Inspection and Quarantine) Dr. Thomas Sit said the department is investigating the outbreak and seek more information from some complainants claiming smuggled eggs was the cause. "Should the complaints be true, small chickens should have died instead of the older sentry chickens as happened this time," Dr. Sit said, adding the department will conduct a thorough check on all farms during the 21-day live chicken ban. (Xinhua)
Obituaries in the news Dec 12, 2008
HONOLULU (AP) - Richard Marks, who educated tourists about Hansen's disease and the history of Kalaupapa and helped Hawaii end its forced quarantine of the leprosy settlement, died Tuesday ... Marks' advocacy and outspokenness about how he and other leprosy patients were ostracized from society, despite drugs that controlled the disease, led the state to reverse the quarantine policy in 1969 that had been instituted by the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1865. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mini movie reviews Dec 12, 2008
Quarantine - 89 min. R. Georgia Square: 5:20, 7:30 and 9:40 p.m. daily, with additional shows at 1 and 3:10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Religulous - There is no arguing with faith. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mainland panda pair ready to travel to Taiwan Dec 12, 2008
The Taipei city zoo, which will house the two pandas, said last month that it expected the panda pair to arrive in mid-December so that they'd be ready for public display around the Lunar New Year after a one-month quarantine. The holiday falls on Jan. 26. (Xinhuanet, China)
Aussies 'not at risk' from Irish pork Dec 11, 2008
FSANZ says it will continue to work with the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service to ensure Irish pork products cannot be imported. It is understood the majority of pork imported into Australia comes from Canada and Denmark. (The Age)
Mugabe says Zimbabwe cholera outbreak stopped Dec 11, 2008
South Africa has said it has no plans to quarantine Zimbabweans crossing over to Musina or other border towns. The outbreak, coupled with an economic meltdown, has prompted calls for international humanitarian assistance as well as calls for Mugabe's resignation from Western leaders and some within Africa. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
China plans compensation after tainted milk scandal Dec 11, 2008
The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine publicized the names of 22 dairy companies which produced milk products containing melamine after milk powder produced by Sanlu Group was found to contain the banned chemical in mid September. Editor: Sun. (Xinhuanet, China)
Smell of Zimbabwe Dec 11, 2008
We have had seven casualties in prison and 16 more are under quarantine in one cell ... "'We have had seven casualties in prison and 16 more are under quarantine in one cell," said a prison guard, who cannot be named for fear of victimisation. (BBC News -- Africa)
Guangdong suspends live poultry shipments to HK on bird flu concerns Dec 10, 2008
GUANGZHOU, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- A 21-day suspension of live poultry shipments from Guangdong Province to Hong Kong has been imposed for fear of deadly avian flu spreading, an official at the Guangdong Provincial Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said on Wednesday. Live chickens, pigeons and chicks are affected. (Xinhua)
Snail, Slug Invasions In Hawaii Dec 10, 2008
Based on their findings, the researchers suggest the need for a greater awareness of these species within the nursery industry, and among plant quarantine officials and monitoring agencies, such as the state Department of Agriculture and USDA, to prevent further agricultural, horticultural and environmental impacts. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Dog food suspected in kidney disease cases recalled Dec 10, 2008
" The KraMar statement reveals the company had tested every shipment for E-Coli, Salmonella and Melamine and at the request of some veterinary surgeons tests were done for other potential Toxins. "The manufacturing facility in China has been approved by the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS)," the company states. KraMar CEO Bryan Fouche said the recall was effective immediately. "KraMar regards the health and welfare of all dogs as paramount," he said. "We have been in the market of... (NEWS.com.au)
Hospira Issues Voluntary Recall of One Lot of 20meq Potassium Chloride in 5% Dextrose and 0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP Due to Incorrect Bar Code Label Dec 9, 2008
Anyone with an existing inventory should quarantine the product immediately and call Hospira Customer Care at 1-877-946-7747 for instructions on how to return it. Customers who have medical questions should contact Hospira Medical Communications at 1-800-615-0187. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
China stops importing pork products from Ireland Dec 9, 2008
The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) also urged local entry-exit inspection and quarantine inspectors to recall and return pork products already in China if they were made in Ireland after Sept. 1. Statistics showed China has imported 2,047 tons of pork products since September. (Xinhuanet, China)
Exotic plant disease threat: WA wine growers Dec 9, 2008
WA wine growers want more funds for quarantine. West Australian wine growers have warned that the state could be exposed to an influx of exotic plant diseases unless there's an overhaul of federal quarantine funding ... All plants imported to WA from overseas are required to be checked for disease in a quarantine facility in South Perth. (ABC Regional Online)
Man fined $2000 over cruelty to dog Dec 9, 2008
After two days, Paige was brought to the RSPCA where she was given to a specialist foster carer and kept in quarantine until the mange subsided and her hair returned. After 12 weeks of care, Paige returned to the RSPCA and was later adopted. (WA today)
RVL opens a can of worms with Bauer ruling Dec 8, 2008
He sought advice from a veterinarian permitted to work on horses in quarantine by RVL, which was invoiced for the service rendered. So when RVL is a party to breaking the rules, it is OK. Call it unique and move on. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mauled magician Roy in new hospital Dec 8, 2008
The tiger has been released from quarantine. SEE ALSO: 17 Oct 03 | Entertainment 09 Oct 03 | Entertainment 08 Oct 03 | Entertainment 05 Oct 03 | Entertainment. (Yahoo News -- Siegfried & Roy)
Melamine Controls May Need Tightening Amid New WHO Food Safety Guidelines Dec 7, 2008
61 milligrams per kilogram, according to assessments by the Chinese Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. In food processing ingredients, such as egg yolk, the levels found ranged from 0. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Local Industry News & Notes for Sunday, December 7, 2008 Dec 7, 2008
The CDV Quarantine Station is called to meet and evaluate the passenger at the gate. Passengers who have fever or respiratory symptoms are asked to undergo flu testing. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
N.D. herd being tested for bovine TB Dec 6, 2008
If the southwestern herd is found to have bovine TB, it could be destroyed or put under quarantine. If nothing is found, further testing might be done months later as a safeguard, Keller said. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Melamine Problem Sharp Reminder’ to Dairy Businesses Dec 6, 2008
China s agency for quality supervision, inspection and quarantine, or other government units, must develop better procedures for preventing contamination of food products. Government officials also need to improve procedures for informing consumers about dangerous products in a timely fashion. (Agri-View, WI)
Rivals happy as Bauer team keeps Cup spoils Dec 5, 2008
The English stayer was treated in the Sandown quarantine centre by RVL-approved veterinary surgeon Dr Rob McInnes on the Thursday before the Cup, in which he ran a nose second to Viewed. Bailey said English trainer Luca Cumani had accepted McInnes's recommendations to treat the horse and was entitled to assume the vet knew the local rules. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Limited Recall of LAND O LAKES® Sheep Balancer B136 Dec 5, 2008
Retailers have been contacted and told to immediately quarantine the recalled product and notify customers who purchased the product. Customers should discontinue feeding the product immediately. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Rules say Bauer must go Dec 4, 2008
It is understood the veterinarian who administered the treatment was not directly employed by Racing Victoria Ltd but was working under a special RVL permit that allowed him to enter quarantine. By their own rules, stewards appear to have no alternative but to disqualify Bauer and rescind the $835,000 prize payment to the owners, trainer and jockey. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hot Docs: AIDS in America, Criminalizing HIV, Obama's National ... Dec 4, 2008
Similarly, AIDS vectors should have been quarantined in a separate facility ... Not only should we criminalize AIDS, we should quarantine anyone who has the disease in order to stop the spread of the disease as much as possible. (U.S. News & World Report)
Urgent: China bans poultry imports from Thailand Dec 4, 2008
The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (GAQSIQ) and the Ministry of Agriculture issued a joint announcement Thursday. It said that China will return or destroy all poultry and related products imported from Thailand after Oct. 27 of this year. (Xinhuanet, China)
Melbourne Cup Runner-Up Keeps Place, $500,000 Prize Even After Rule Breach Dec 4, 2008
The therapy only came to the attention of stewards when veterinary surgeon Rob McInnes, overseeing the quarantine facility for overseas horses, tendered an invoice detailing his services, Racing Victoria said. Cumani said yesterday he took it for granted the treatment would be allowed because it was recommended by a Racing Victoria-appointed vet. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Cup shock: Bauer risks prize money over illegal treatment Dec 3, 2008
Bauer with Francesca Cumani at the Sandown quarantine centre. Photo: Vince Caligiuri. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Animal shelter to be expanded Dec 3, 2008
The 32,490 remodeling contract approved by the council also will include new outdoor kennels, a better cooling system for kennels on hot days, a separate sick animal quarantine room and a long-term needs assessment for the shelter ... The new rabies and quarantine room also will cut down on the spread of disease, he said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Missing python found at Forestry Farm Dec 3, 2008
"The python will be kept in the zoo's quarantine unit for the next month to monitor his overall health.". Tickles went missing on Aug. 2, a busy summer Saturday at the zoo. (Financial Post)
Melbourne Cup Runner-Up May Lose $500,000 Prize Money, No. 2 Spot in Probe Dec 3, 2008
Bauer came to Australia with Cumanis daughter, Francesca, who supervised the horse at Melbournes Sandown quarantine facility until her father arrived 12 days before the race. Cumani said the treatment in question was only banned in the U.K. on race days and had been administered by a vet appointed by Racing Victoria. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Traveling With Pets Dec 2, 2008
For more information on these guidelines that can save your pet from a six-month quarantine, go to the. Hawaii requires a 120-day quarantine for all animals even if they have their vaccinations and paperwork. (Suite101.com)
Applied Biosystems – Part of Life Technologies – Helps China Respond to Melamine Contamination in Dairy Products : Government and Industr Dec 2, 2008
The Chinese General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine and two dairy manufacturers Shanxi Gucheng and Yashili Dairy Company are leading the efforts to establish the highest standards of food safety ... These solutions are being utilized by the government at various branches of the China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureaus, contract testing laboratories and food manufacturers. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Anthrax infections bring new misery to cholera-hit Zimbabwe Dec 1, 2008
A quarantine zone has been declared in the affected areas of Matebeleland North, but because of the desperate hunger in the region some families are still eating infected meat ... "Quarantines may be in place but Zimbabwe's systems have collapsed and the restrictions will be difficult to maintain with such scant resources. Families no longer have a choice here. Even if they know they shouldn't sell their livestock on to traders, it's often their only way of making money to feed themselves.". (AlertNet)
Collbran ranch in Mesa County quarantined Dec 1, 2008
Friday, the state agencies ordered the commercial ranch to quarantine all its animals ... The quarantine order also requires Baier to fix his fence. (Grand Junction Free Press)
