Hygiene procedures of trucks transporting live pigs: multi-assessment validation of a standardized C&D protocol
Overall, the standardized protocol markedly improved the sanitary status of pig-transport vehicles.
articles about disinfection
One outbreak, two outcomes: how the contingency measures sped up the recovery of a boar stud
Thorough monitoring and a highly practical contingency plan helped minimise the impact of a PRRS infection at a GTC.
Evaluation of the efficacy of commercial disinfectants against African swine fever virus
These preliminary results can be used to target research on disinfectants which contain active ingredients with known efficacy against ASFV.
ASF Spain: Activation of specific hunting measures in low-risk areas
Hunts will be carried out on weekends to reduce the wild boar population.
Health restart: the power of depopulation and repopulation to restore profitability
When losses and costs from poor health threaten the current and future farm profitability, perhaps a “clean slate” should be considered.
Dominican Republic: New biosecure farms awarded certificates under the National Swine Biosecurity Plan
The joint effort between FAO, USDA APHIS, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the General Directorate of Livestock of the Dominican Republic aims to modernize the swine industry and strengthen its value chain.
Allen D. Leman Swine Conference 2024 Summary: Health
The last of the three summaries by Antonio Palomo dedicated to the 2024 edition of the Allen D. Leman Conference focuses on health: biosecurity and viral and bacterial diseases.
Slovakia strengthens biosecurity following FMD outbreak in Hungary
Slovakia takes measures following the occurrence of foot and mouth disease in Hungary.
Belgium: Biosecurity on pig farms is improving
Average biosecurity audit scores for both internal and external biosecurity are increasing slightly.
Assessment of temperature and time on the survivability of PRRSV and PEDV on experimentally contaminated surfaces
Time and temperature combinations effectively decrease the concentration of PRRSV and PEDV on different surfaces.
Chile modernizes biosecurity standards for swine and poultry
Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) has updated swine and poultry biosecurity regulations to strengthen animal health and international competitiveness.
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55th AASV Annual Meeting summary: Miscellaneous
Antonio Palomo summarizes the presentations from the latest AASV, ranging from the future of the veterinary profession to the eradication of diseases, hog prices, and experiences in improving pig survival.
55th AASV Annual Meeting summary: Vaccines and biosecurity
In this second article, Antonio Palomo summarizes the presentations on vaccines and biosecurity given at AASV 2024.
Applying outbreak investigation findings to improve biosecurity
A case study on identifying and addressing entry-related biosecurity hazards on a sow farm.
Czech State aid schemes to prevent spread of pig and poultry diseases
Commission approves €1.46 billion Czech State aid schemes to support prevention of spread of poultry and pig diseases.