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An Overview of Methods for Measuring the Impact of Sanitation Procedures for Swine Transport Vehicles |
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Today biosecurity protocols are extremely important in order to protect the health status of a herd. In this fact sheet, two methods of measuring the cleanliness of swine transport vehicles are reviewed, and the strengths and weaknesses of each are summarized. |
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An Overview of Rodent Control for Commercial Pork Production Operations |
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This fact sheet looks at dangers of rodent infestation, rodent behavior and some proactive means of controlling these pests. |
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Biosecurity |
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This PRV Awareness fact sheet provides a thorough look at the value of an effective biosecurity program in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format. |
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Biosecurity – It Pays |
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For some down-to-earth tips on developing a mindset and a physical commitment to biosecurity, check out this PRV Awareness fact sheet. |
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Biosecurity to Prevent Pseudorabies |
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Another PRV Awareness fact sheet, this one takes a look at biosecurity issues specific to the prevention of pseudorabies introduction on a pork operation. |
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Disease Prevention Guidelines for U.S. Livestock Shows, Agricultural Fairs and Other Agriculture-Related Events |
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Because the risk of disease transmission can increase whenever large numbers of animals and people interact at shows, fairs and other events, APHIS needs the continued assistance of event organizers to help prevent the spread of animal disease. In this fact sheet, APHIS offers guidelines that event planners should follow to minimize the risk of disease spread during the event.
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease |
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Foot-and-mouth disease is a severe, highly communicable viral disease of cattle and swine. This APHIS/USDA fact sheet explains the causes of symptoms of the virus and ways producers can prevent it. |
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Questions and Answers |
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Answers to some commonly-asked questions about foot-and-mouth disease, what the United States is doing to prevent it, and what travlers can do to avoid bringing FMD into the country. |
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine |
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This contains information about the types and availability of FMD vaccines and presents reasons for and against vaccination.
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For Passengers Traveling To The United States From FMD Infected Regions of the World |
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This APHIS/USDA document explains steps travelers from FMD-infected regions need to take to help prevent the accidental introduction of the disease into the United States. |
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Hepatitis E Virus |
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Hepatitis E virus is the primary cause of enterically-transmitted, non-A, non-B acute hepatits in humans in several developing countries. Swine HEV identified from a pig in the U.S. is genetically very closely related to the two U.S. strains of human HEV, and there is concern for the potential transmission of HEV to humans when pigs are used as an organ or tissue source. This fact sheet examines the virus, its clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment and prevention of HEV in pigs. |
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Isolation of Incoming Breeding Stock to Prevent Introduction to PRV |
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Another in a useful series of PRV Awareness fact sheets, this one provides useful detail about isolation facility design and location as well as suggested operating protocols. |
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Maps of Infected Areas |
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This map contains information about the areas in the United Kingdom and Ireland that were affected by the FMD Outbreak in 2001.
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Postweaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome |
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Since this syndrome was first reported to the swine community in 1997, researchers have been looking for ways to minimize the effects of postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome (PMWS). This fact sheet looks at the signs, symptoms, pathogenesis, and treatment and prevention of this syndrome, which has mortality rates of 10 to 40 percent. |
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Preventing Pseudorabies Pays |
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This fact sheet discusses the economic ramifications of PRV infection, using the example of a 1,000-sow operation. |
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Protecting America From Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Other Highly Contagious Livestock Diseases |
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The recent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in Europe, South America and other areas of the world have underscored the importance of animal health safeguarding activities. This fact sheet explains FMD and ways APHIS is working to keep it and other diseases out of the United States. |
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PRV Eradication Program |
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This fact sheet delivers, in a question-and-answer format, a review of the PRV Eradication Program, its aims and its impact. |
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Pseudorabies |
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This fact sheet provides an overview of Pseudorabies in question-and-answer form. It discusses the disease, how it is spread, how it can be prevented and the economic implications of the disease. |
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Pseudorabies Virus – What You Should Know about Vaccination |
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Get a nuts-and-bolts view on the value of PRV vaccination. |
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Swine Influenza Virus |
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Swine influenza virus (SIV) infections in swine are common causes of respiratory disease in pigs. This fact sheet provides detailed information on SIV including clinical signs of infection and prevention and treatment techniques. |
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Transport Biosecurity to Prevent PRV |
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This fact sheet offers information on loading animals as well as step-by-step tips on cleaning and disinfecting vehicles and equipment. |
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Transportation Cleaning and Disinfecting |
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This fact sheet discusses proper cleaning and disinfection of transportation equipment with step-by-step vehicle cleaning procedures. |
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USDA Reminds Livestock Owners and Private Veterinary Practitioners to Report Unusual Animal Health Symptoms |
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As part of its efforts to protect the United States, APHIS has certified more than 450 foreign animal disease diagnosticians throughout the country. This fact sheet encourages producers and veterinarians to report any unusual animal health symptoms to their local officials.
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