Farmscape for October 20, 2022
Full Interview 7:23
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The CEO of Farm Heath Guardian is encouraging pork producers to consider tracking their farm's performance in the area of biosecurity as one way to improve that aspect of their...
Farmscape for October 6, 2022
Full Interview 7:23
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The CEO of Farm Health Guardian suggests effective biosecurity requires a team effort.
"Biosecurity: What’s New in Protecting Your Farm?" will be among the topics discussed as part of Saskatchewan Pork...
Farmscape for September 30, 2022
Full Interview 8:41
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The principles of transport biosecurity, biocontainment and bioexclusion are the focus of a wean to harvest biosecurity program now under development. Two task forces, struck by the Swine Health Information...
Farmscape for September 29, 2022
Full Interview 19:43
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The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is advising pork producers to pay particularly close attention to transport biosecurity heading into the fall. The Canada West Swine...
Whether you raise pigs, sheep, goats, or cattle, having an emergency plan for their care is critical for animal welfare and business continuity.
Emergency preparedness is critical for all businesses. While it might only be on your mind during an...
Farmscape for September 20, 2022
Full Interview 8:41
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A planned Wean to Harvest Biosecurity program offers to help contain the spread of swine disease causing pathogens.
The Swine Health Information Center, the Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research and...
High feed costs mean controlling rodent populations is even more critical.
Livestock and poultry production facilities are almost the perfect home for rodents with unlimited food, water, and shelter. Finding an operation without at least a minor rodent infestation would...
Implementing any of these suggestions will reduce the risk of disease entry.
Each additional step implemented will further reduce biosecurity risks.
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Quarantine replacement stock, or at least ensure that their health status is compatible with the existing herd.
Restrict entry...
Farmscape for August 12, 2022
Full Interview 11:32
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The National Pork Producers Council is encouraging U.S. pork producers to step up their focus on biosecurity and to take advantage of the various programs available to help maintain market...
Farmscape for August 11, 2022
Full Interview 13:20
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The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center is advising pork producers to be aware of the potential for a heightened risk of Influenza A virus in the coming...