Minister: Aujeszky’s disease ‘almost eliminated’ in pigs after testing

AUJESZKY’S DISEASE has been practically eliminated from Ireland following two national testing phases, Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith has disclosed.

He was announcing that Ireland has achieved an important EU milestone in receiving official recognition for its disease control and eradication status in respect of a serious disease in pigs.

Mr Smith, speaking at the all-island animal health conference in Ballyconnell, Cavan, said he was delighted with progress made in the Aujeszky’s disease control and eradication programme.