Italy strengthens the surveillance to avoid the entry of ASF
Due to the spreading of African swine fever in some countries and to the risk that this involves, the Italian authorities have strengthened the surveillance.
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Modelling contamination of trucks used in the shipment of pigs infected with PRRS
Under current biosecurity practices, a substantial risk exists for the spread of PRRS virus due to truck sharing.
An effective disinfectant
In times when biosecurity is vital, the choice of a good disinfectant is key.
ATP bioluminescence a means for assessing trailer cleanliness
ATP bioluminescence method can be used as a supplementary tool for monitoring surface cleanliness of transport trailers in a rapid, simple, inexpensive and reliable way.
Clean air, healthy swine
University of Minnesota researchers are collaborating to find new applications for groundbreaking cold plasma research.
ASF China: Greater surveillance of means of transport for pigs
The long-distance transport of pigs seems the main reason for the spreading of the disease in China.
Biosecurity against ASF
The emergence of African swine fever in wild boars in Belgium has made the alarm bells ring. It is essential to maximise all the precautionary measures.
Internal biosecurity: The enemy at home
Frequently, diseases become established on a farm because we culture them.
Trial opens lid on effectiveness of disinfectants
Their effectiveness was altered according to whether they were used on dry, porous surfaces or in wet situations in the presence of organic matter.
Evaluation of biosecurity measures to prevent indirect transmission of PEDv
PEDV transmission through contaminated PPE occurs rapidly under modeled conditions. Biosecurity procedures are recommended.
Is competitive exclusion a valuable alternative for classical cleaning and disinfection of pig-growing units?
Very few studies about the impact of microbial cleaning and administration during production on the
environment in animal houses is available. Our results showed that competitive exclusion by probiotic type
bacteria is not a valuable alternative for classical C&D.
A 10-day vacancy period after cleaning and disinfection has no effect on the bacterial load in pig nursery units
Prolonging the vacancy period in nursery units to 10 days after disinfection with no extra biosecurity measures has no impact on the environmental load of total aerobic flora, E. coli, faecal coliforms, MRSA and Enterococcus spp..
Canada: CFIA lifted the temporary emergency livestock transportation protocol
Canadian Pork Council and other provincial pork associations will continue to press the federal government to amend this regulation and allow transporters to wash at Canadian facilities.
USA: FDA releases final rule to ensure food safety during transport
The FDA has finalized six of the seven major rules that implement the core of FSMA.
Cleaning the bowls for milk replacer supplementation
A system for cleaning the bowls in a practical, effective, and quick way without splashing all the farrowing pen or soaking the piglets.
FDA announces new resource on sampling programs for food safety
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing a new web resource to share more information about its sampling programs for food safety and has posted new information on a more robust surveillance sampling approach under development.