On May 10, 2023, a regulation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development entered into force, reducing biosecurity requirements for raising pigs kept for the production of meat for own use. However, representatives of commercial farms, as well...
Proper biosecurity measures and an eye on feed can protect animals from existing and emerging disease challenges
Although there are always a variety of pathogens that threaten the health of swine in the U.S., recent years have been particularly challenging.
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One of the major improvements in herd health and livestock production in the last decade is the realization of the importance of feed biosecurity. It has been well documented that the safe production, storage, transport and handling of...
Improve herd health with frequent evaluation and biosecurity protocol changes.
Are you having recurring health issues in your herd? Improving pig health and well-being may mean changing biosecurity protocols. Making a plan and getting everyone on board is crucial to...
Farmscape for April 26, 2023
Full Interview 7:01
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The Swine Health Information Center is emphasising the importance of biosecurity and biocontainment to help contain the spread of the PRRS Lineage 1C variant. The Swine Health Information Center's April...
Farmscape for April 18, 2023
Full Interview 8:17
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The Swine Health Information Center has issued a second request for research proposals under the Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Program.
The 2.3 million dollar Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Program, funded by the Swine Health Information...
The health status of swineherds has significant implications on animal welfare and production efficiency, including growth rate, feed conversion, and profitability. Therefore, swine producers and veterinarians work daily to improve and maintain the health of their herd through critical...
The Swine Health Information Center seeks a second round of research proposals to investigate cost-effective and innovative technologies, protocols, or ideas to enhance biosecurity during the wean-to-harvest phase of pig production, due April 28, 2023. Funding for the selected...
AASV has approximately 1300 members involved in practice, industry, and academia in more than 40 countries worldwide. The mission is to increase the knowledge of swine veterinarians in close connection with the health and the well-being of pigs. 🐖💪
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Farmscape for February 16, 2023
Full Interview 11:05
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The first set of research proposals under the Swine health Information Center's 2.3 million dollar Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Program have now been approved. The Swine Health Information Center, the Foundation for...