Trends in Biosecurity measures for Pork Producers
By Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health, USDA - Introduction of a swine pathogen into a herd can be devastating. Some diseases result in high mortality, while a chronic, subclinical disease can cause the operation severe economic loss. This article looks at the various threats which range from purchased pigs, wildlife, pets, or people, equipment and feed, and the wind.
20 August 2000
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