Do you remember the old saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?" The livestock industry practices this on a regular basis in order to keep animals healthy. Livestock producers prefer to prevent sickness rather than...
Farmscape for February 9, 2023
Full Interview 6:28
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A grade-5 student from Marcelin, Saskatchewan is helping share the story of modern swine production with an urban public that has become increasingly detached from the farm and from food...
After each round, the housing needs to be cleaned and disinfected to remove organic and inorganic pollution. Static pollution is what remains after neglected washing or after using a poor or low-quality detergent. For example, if during cleaning only...
Implementing a biosecurity plan on your operation should be a priority and is critical to keeping your herd healthy. Pork Checkoff-funded research continues to be conducted on how to mitigate risk on farms across the country.
Biosecurity is a priority...
Farmscape for January 30, 2023
Full Interview 9:53
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An Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serotype 15 investigation has demonstrated the need for improved biosecurity and prompted the Swine Health Information Center to reemphasise wean to finish phase biosecurity. In response to...
Abstract
Background
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...
Farmscape for December 29, 2022
Full Interview 8:23
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A study underway in Saskatchewan will provide pork producers in Saskatchewan a clearer idea of which swine transport vehicle movement tracking technology works best on their farms. Guelph based Farm...
Farmscape for December 23, 2022
Full Interview 9:40
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North American pork producers are being encouraged to consider adding insect control to their biosecurity programs to mitigate losses from insect bites and to reduce the risk of spreading diseases,...
How a clean living environment contributes to the reduction of post-weaning diarrhea
Post-Weaning Diarrhoea (PWD) affects more than half (54%) of global pig farmers at an average cost of more than $7/pig. The biggest impact on piglet performance is the...
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...