Farmscape for October 15, 2024
Full Interview 9:07
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The Swine Health Information Center is advising pork producers to step up their focus on biosecurity heading into the fall manure application season. As part of its October eNewsletter the...
Undoubtedly, one of the most significant challenges that producers face is the ever-present threat of pathogens. From endemic pathogens to foreign animal diseases, strong biosecurity procedures are critical in preventing the entry and spread of disease within agricultural settings....
Wakefield Pork is receiving accolades for its forward-thinking approach to mortality management, highlighting its commitment to animal welfare and operational efficiency. The company has implemented a proactive strategy to manage livestock mortality, ensuring both environmental sustainability and biosecurity.
Through a...
Farmscape for September 16, 2024
Full Interview 10:15
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The Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center is encouraging pork producers to be reviewing biosecurity heading into the fall. As part of its September eNewsletter the Swine Health...
Farmscape for September 4, 2024
Full Interview 8:27
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A study conducted by Carthage Innovative Swine Solutions has shown ATP bioluminescence technology can be an effective monitoring tool for ensuring the cleanliness of swine farrowing rooms. Visual inspection, commonly...
Citation: Dee, S.; Brands, L.; Edler, R.; Schelkopf, A.; Nerem, J.; Spronk, G.; Kikuti, M.; Corzo, C.A. Further Evidence That Science-Based Biosecurity Provides Sustainable Prevention of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Infection and Improved Productivity in Swine Breeding...
An interview with David Pyburn, DVM - Managing Technical Services Veterinarian, Pork, Zoetis
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For Zoetis medicated feed additives, African Swine Fever (ASF) virus contamination risk is low due to maintaining a strict, closed, and unidirectional flow of all...
At the urging of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), a newly published U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study found zero Trichinella positives in more than 3.2 million pork samples, demonstrating to domestic and global consumers the safety of...
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Gisele Ravangi from Lanxess to discuss two innovative liquid disinfectants, Glutex GQ1 and Glutex GS2. Dr. Ravangi shares insights into the unique properties of these disinfectants, their applications in enhancing biosecurity...
As a society, we have a strong understanding of how to prevent the spread of germs. We wash our hands, clean our spaces, seal our food and stay home if we are sick. Pork producers implement similar practices on...