How to wash your hands properly
In this article we share the WHO guidelines for hand hygiene, which is a very important part of the day-to-day on a pig farm as incorrect washing leaves some areas dirty.
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Challenges to obtaining the best hygiene in transport sanitation
Why is achieving efficient transport biosecurity so complicated? In this first article of a series, we will review the different challenges we need to overcome in order to achieve more efficient biosecurity in pig transport vehicles.
ASF challenges the industry to prioritize and execute on Biosecurity: field recommendations from experts
Do we clearly understand which are the most effective biosecurity measurements to prevent the transmission of ASF between farms when infection pressure increases? What are the major worries of those producers and veterinarians dealing with outbreaks of the disease over short distances?
Raw Material Biosecurity
What is the disease transmission risk that comes with importing raw materials? Many feed ingredients are produced in China.
Analyzing and modifying vehicle traffic patterns to improve external biosecurity
An easily performed vehicle traffic analysis can dramatically minimize the risk of cross contamination into your swine facility decreasing potential disease challenges.
The use of technology in swine farms to help directing PRRS control and elimination efforts
An example on how technology can be implemented in a farm for evaluation of biosecurity compliance using production parameters.
Biosecurity in load-ins and load-outs. Minimizing the unavoidable risk of animal movement
Key considerations for the design of biosecure and practical pig loading chutes that will minimize disease transmission during the animal movement process.
Biosecure entry for farm personnel. Preventing two-legged fomites
We highlight different options for segregation of clean/dirty zones at the personnel entrance into the farm. This is where biosecurity starts. Keeping it simple and easy to follow increases the likelihood of an effective protocol.
A picture is worth a thousand words (or more!) when it comes to farm biosecurity
Three videos that illustrate how to make an appropriate transition between several key clean and dirty zones.
Low cost, high impact biosecurity: well-defined clean and dirty zones
Let's clarify what are the clean and dirty zones and its boundaries. A series of articles will discuss how to apply segregation principles to farm zones for the prevention of pathogen entry.
Create a rodent proof perimeter around swine facilities using smooth vertical fence tiles
Choosing a smooth tile type with seamless gap material will not allow rodents to achieve a foothold that would facilitate their climbing ability
Is it possible to control the population of wild boar?
Time flies and wild boar breed at a faster rate than our ability to control them.
Waterproof bags can make cell phone entry more biosecure
When was the last time that you disinfected your cellphone?
ASF: can flies transmit the virus to pigs?
Enric Marco comments on the practical implications of a recent article investigating the transmission of ASF through ingestion of flies.
Gilt acclimation to PRRS virus (1/2). Are there different approaches for different regions?
What is the preferred exposure method?, and the best status of the incoming gilts?, should they be raised on-farm or purchased?, … Veterinary practitioners from Germany, North America, China, and Spain share their opinions.
Occupational disease risks for handlers of pigs and pork
Most infections with occupational diseases occur at slaughter, when humans handle potentially infected meat or body fluids. We’ll introduce two major ones here: erysipelas and S. suis infection.