Virox Technologies, the maker of Prevail disinfectants and the manufacturer of some of the world’s safest, most effective, eco-friendly disinfectant chemistries, is pleased to announce a new partnership with EthoGuard Inc. Effective from June 17th, 2022, EthoGuard is appointed...
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It is economically and technically infeasible for producers to exclude all pathogens from their herds. Instead producers aim for minimal disease status; expending resources to exclude specific pathogens and control the ones they already have. Maintaining a...
Biosecurity ranks high on the list of concerns for swine veterinarians who want hog units tightened up to reduce disease. But the cost of new improvements can be overwhelming, according to Jordan Graham, DVM, MS, Swine Vet Center in...
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Influenza A virus (IAV) is an important respiratory pathogen of pigs that affects pig health, well-being and productivity, has zoonotic potential, and has significant economic impact for producers. The ultimate goal is to maintain herds free from IAV. Due...
By Rob Hannam, CEO
Production limiting and highly infectious diseases continue to be a threat to the swine industry. In the US, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) is of particular concern, and cases often rise in the spring. According to...
Farmscape for November 15, 2023
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An Edmonton based veterinary consultant suggests, by improving the design of the loadout, pork producers can improve the biosecurity of their farms and reduce the risk of disease transmission. "Practical...
When incineration is conducted onsite, it significantly enhances biosecurity by containing potentially diseased waste within a controlled environment. High-temperature incineration immediately destroys pathogens, preventing the spread of disease. This is a crucial advantage over composting, where pathogens may survive...
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What is biosecurity? Biosecurity can be subdivided into 3 parts: 1) bio-exclusion involves keeping pathogens out of a herd, 2) bio-management involves managing pathogens already in a herd to minimize the negative consequences, and 3) bio-containment involves preventing pathogens...
By Lorraine Stevenson-Hall, Biosecurity & Stakeholder Relations Lead
Biosecurity is one of the most powerful tools for disease prevention and preparedness. There are so many factors impacting biosecurity that effective and consistent implementation can be challenging. Digitizing biosecurity facilitates monitoring...
As winter approaches the Canadian landscape, agricultural operations face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Cold winter days bring a challenge for the outdoor application of liquid disinfectants due to the fact that...