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Pig Industry Articles: Biosecurity and Hygiene
Efficacy of Selected Disinfectants against Porcine Pathogens
Seven chemical disinfectants were tested against 10 species of porcine bacterial pathogens that are common in UK pig units under a range of conditions. The pathogens showed widely different susceptibilities to the different disinfectants. None of the...
Seven chemical disinfectants were tested against 10 species of porcine bacterial pathogens that are common in UK pig units under a range of conditions. The pathogens showed widely different susceptibilities to the different disinfectants. None of the...
Information on Influenza A (H1N1) Control
Hygiene and emergency disease outbreak information for influenza A (H1N1) from DuPont Disinfectants.
Hygiene and emergency disease outbreak information for influenza A (H1N1) from DuPont Disinfectants.
Animal Antibiotics, Resistance and Human Health
Antibiotics are a vital component to rearing healthy livestock, but many researchers argue that mismanaged use is having a detrimental effect on the industry, writes Adam Anson for ThePigSite.
Antibiotics are a vital component to rearing healthy livestock, but many researchers argue that mismanaged use is having a detrimental effect on the industry, writes Adam Anson for ThePigSite.
Biosecurity Pays Dividends
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," explains Dave van Whellingham (Sheriden Hueser Provis, Steinbach, Manitoba). "That is the essence of biosecurity." He is writing for Prairie Swine Centre. Outlining the process of cleaning and disinfection...
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," explains Dave van Whellingham (Sheriden Hueser Provis, Steinbach, Manitoba). "That is the essence of biosecurity." He is writing for Prairie Swine Centre. Outlining the process of cleaning and disinfection...
Practical Application of Science Reduces Health Costs
As a result of the findings reported, strict biosecurity measures have been implemented at the entry to all pig houses to reduce the risk of porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infection, writes Janet Alsop, veterinary disease prevention...
As a result of the findings reported, strict biosecurity measures have been implemented at the entry to all pig houses to reduce the risk of porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infection, writes Janet Alsop, veterinary disease prevention...
Ireland Moves Quickly to Tackle Dioxin Alert
The Irish food safety and marketing authorities have been working flat out to limit the damage to the pig meat industry caused by the discovery that some products might have been infected with dioxins through contaminated feed, writes ThePigSite senior...
The Irish food safety and marketing authorities have been working flat out to limit the damage to the pig meat industry caused by the discovery that some products might have been infected with dioxins through contaminated feed, writes ThePigSite senior...
Swine Diseases Have Changed
Changes in the pig industry have led to changes in the type and pattern of diseases, making multiple infections more common. DuPont Animal Health Solutions explains the changing face of disease control and emphasises the need for high levels of hygiene...
Changes in the pig industry have led to changes in the type and pattern of diseases, making multiple infections more common. DuPont Animal Health Solutions explains the changing face of disease control and emphasises the need for high levels of hygiene...
Checklist for Fly Control in Hog Operations
Fly control is important due to the risk of disease transfer through flies and the generation of nuisance complaints from neighbours, reports the Agriculture and Rural Development department of Alberta Government. Because of the enclosed, controlled environment...
Fly control is important due to the risk of disease transfer through flies and the generation of nuisance complaints from neighbours, reports the Agriculture and Rural Development department of Alberta Government. Because of the enclosed, controlled environment...
Fighting Illegal Imports to Beat Disease Threat
The threat of exotic animal diseases entering a country has led to a raft of legislation from most authorities preventing the illegal import of animal products, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
The threat of exotic animal diseases entering a country has led to a raft of legislation from most authorities preventing the illegal import of animal products, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Disinfection Clears Virus from Transporters
By Jake Waddilove. A.E. Waddilove MA, VetMB, MRCVS is a swine specialist veterinarian in practice in eastern England. This report has been obtained with the help of DuPont Animal Health Solutions.
By Jake Waddilove. A.E. Waddilove MA, VetMB, MRCVS is a swine specialist veterinarian in practice in eastern England. This report has been obtained with the help of DuPont Animal Health Solutions.
Clean Properly Before You Disinfect!
By DuPont Animal Health Systems, published in a Pig Topics Bulletin. In his latest feature article ‘Clean Properly Before You Disinfect', Jake Waddilove, MA, VetMB, MRCVS advises that, for a disinfection programme to work to its full potential, it is...
By DuPont Animal Health Systems, published in a Pig Topics Bulletin. In his latest feature article ‘Clean Properly Before You Disinfect', Jake Waddilove, MA, VetMB, MRCVS advises that, for a disinfection programme to work to its full potential, it is...
Antibiotics in the Environment and Antibiotic Resistance
We share the world with a wide range of living organisms from microscopic bacteria to gigantic whales. Although we cannot see them, bacteria are all around us and are a normal part of our ecosystem and live, write Dale W. Rozeboom, Barbara E. Straw, Hui...
We share the world with a wide range of living organisms from microscopic bacteria to gigantic whales. Although we cannot see them, bacteria are all around us and are a normal part of our ecosystem and live, write Dale W. Rozeboom, Barbara E. Straw, Hui...
Biosecurity: Transport and Vehicle Controls
By Jake Waddilove, MA, VetMB, MRCVS. The importance of biosecurity for all vehicles associated with pig production cannot be stressed enough, as they provide an excellent vector through which disease can spread. And this is particularly the case with...
By Jake Waddilove, MA, VetMB, MRCVS. The importance of biosecurity for all vehicles associated with pig production cannot be stressed enough, as they provide an excellent vector through which disease can spread. And this is particularly the case with...
Production Viruses - A Global Challenge That's Costing a Fortune
By Jake Waddilove, MA, VetMB, MRCVS. In the late 1980's and early 1990's pig production throughout the world started to experience a change in disease patterns that has had a profound impact on the way we have kept pigs ever since. Before that time most...
By Jake Waddilove, MA, VetMB, MRCVS. In the late 1980's and early 1990's pig production throughout the world started to experience a change in disease patterns that has had a profound impact on the way we have kept pigs ever since. Before that time most...
Biosecurity Know How: Ten Ways Pathogens Can Spread
By Jake Waddilove MA, VetMB, MRCVS. Here's a challenge. What do you know about the vectors and the routes by which pig disease agents can spread between and around units?
By Jake Waddilove MA, VetMB, MRCVS. Here's a challenge. What do you know about the vectors and the routes by which pig disease agents can spread between and around units?
Public Health Risk-Based Inspection System for Processing and Slaughter
By the USDA, FSIS. The US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing a Public Health Risk-Based Inspection System (PHRBIS) for all processing and slaughter establishments.
By the USDA, FSIS. The US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing a Public Health Risk-Based Inspection System (PHRBIS) for all processing and slaughter establishments.
Ins and Outs of Good Biosecurity
By Caroline Blaken, PIC UK. Biosecurity can be split into two main areas – external and internal. However, designing a practical routine or farm set-up that can optimise security and minimise potential risks is not often as simple as it sounds.
By Caroline Blaken, PIC UK. Biosecurity can be split into two main areas – external and internal. However, designing a practical routine or farm set-up that can optimise security and minimise potential risks is not often as simple as it sounds.
Zoonotic Infections in Europe: Trends and Figures
By J Denny of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), Stockholm, Sweden, F Boelaert of European Food Safety Agency (EFSA), Parma, Italy, B Borck of EFSA’s Zoonoses Collaboration Centre, Copenhagen, Denmark, OE Heuer of EFSA’s Zoonoses...
By J Denny of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), Stockholm, Sweden, F Boelaert of European Food Safety Agency (EFSA), Parma, Italy, B Borck of EFSA’s Zoonoses Collaboration Centre, Copenhagen, Denmark, OE Heuer of EFSA’s Zoonoses...
FOOT AND MOUTH, Surrey, UK: Interim epidemiology report
By Defra - This article is the FMD 2007. Summary Epidemiology Report giving the situation as at 10:00 Thursday 09 August 2007, as published by Defra.
By Defra - This article is the FMD 2007. Summary Epidemiology Report giving the situation as at 10:00 Thursday 09 August 2007, as published by Defra.
Disinfection of Swine Barns
By Manitoba Agriculture, Food And Rural Initiatives. A number of important criteria must be considered when selecting an appropriate and effective disinfectant.
By Manitoba Agriculture, Food And Rural Initiatives. A number of important criteria must be considered when selecting an appropriate and effective disinfectant.
Hog Manure and Domestic Wastewater Management Objectives
By John A. Lory, Division of Plant Sciences and Commercial Agriculture Program, Joe Zulovich, Agricultural Engineering Extension and Commercial Agriculture Program and Charles Fulhage, Agricultural Engineering Extension. Published by the University of...
By John A. Lory, Division of Plant Sciences and Commercial Agriculture Program, Joe Zulovich, Agricultural Engineering Extension and Commercial Agriculture Program and Charles Fulhage, Agricultural Engineering Extension. Published by the University of...
Gel Cleaning: Save On Labour, Energy and Water (=Money) And Clean Better!
By Luc Ledoux, CID LINES nv - Some people would argue that " a good high pressure rinse will do the cleaning job" using water only. What is basically done here is wetting a surface and adding pressure or physical energy to remove the dirt.
By Luc Ledoux, CID LINES nv - Some people would argue that " a good high pressure rinse will do the cleaning job" using water only. What is basically done here is wetting a surface and adding pressure or physical energy to remove the dirt.
Personal Hygiene Should Be Integrated In A Full Bio Security Program
By Luc Ledoux, CID LINES nv - The old saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is still valid in modern pig management. In this article, we will focus on the human being as a disease vector and look at how to integrate personal hygiene...
By Luc Ledoux, CID LINES nv - The old saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is still valid in modern pig management. In this article, we will focus on the human being as a disease vector and look at how to integrate personal hygiene...
