Overview: The publication "A Guide to Swine Production Management" by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides detailed guidelines on various aspects of swine farming. One of the critical areas emphasized is biosecurity, which is essential for maintaining herd health, preventing...
Farmscape for December 14, 2021
Full Interview 13:40
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The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center says an increase in PRRS infections in breeding herds illustrates the importance of biosecurity. The Swine Health Information Center's December Domestic Swine...
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...
Farmscape for March 7, 2024
Full Interview 20:55
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A researcher with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is encouraging pork producers to step up personnel biosecurity procedures in the face of the risk of human to pig transfer...
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...
About the Guest
Dr. Derald Holtkamp is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Diagnostics and Production Animal Medicine (VDPAM) in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University (Ames, Iowa, U.S.). He received his DVM, MS in Agricultural...
In today's rapidly evolving swine industry, biosecurity is no longer just a set of isolated practices but a comprehensive strategy that safeguards the health and productivity of your herd. This article introduces Biosecurity 360, a holistic approach that integrates...
Source: PigHealthToday.com
Pablo Moreno, DVM
Pablo Moreno, DVM, Swine Veterinary and Production International Service LLC, recently spoke with Pig Health Today about implementing best biosecurity practices as discussed in his recent Peer Circles webinar hosted by Zoetis.
Q: On your webinar, you...
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 November 29, 2022
Full Interview 6:41
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When managing deadstock, pork producers are encouraged to consider their own location, management and biosecurity situations when deciding on the best option. Prior to 2002 rendering plants would pick up...