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Association between antimicrobial usage, biosecurity measures as well as farm performance

According to the results of this study carried out in 60 German farrow-to-finish herds , the active improvement of biosecurity measures could be a promising alternative to reduce antimicrobial usage on herd level.

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Figure 1. Illustration of system installation. Devices were installed on the wall to monitor individual rooms (left), and beacons were worn individually by farm employees (right).

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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.

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Bulgaria will upgrade the National Animal Identification System

This year, Bulgaria will update and upgrade the National Information System for Registration, Identification, Tracking and Control of Animal Health Status - VetIS.

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Biosecurity

Showers are one of the key points for biosecurity on the farms, but...

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Brazil intensifies the measures to prevent the entry of ASF

The Ministry has intensified the information to travellers in airports and border checkpoints to prevent the entry of ASF into Brazil.

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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.

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Biosecurity and transboundary animal diseases: Council conclusions

The conclusions highlight the risks posed by the human factor and the role of communication and awareness campaigns in mitigating those risks.

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Picture 1. Plastic boots help prevent cross contamination by footwear.

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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.

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Italy strengthens the surveillance to avoid the entry of ASF

Due to the spreading of African swine fever in some countries and to the risk that this involves, the Italian authorities have strengthened the surveillance.

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Spain: animal rights activists break into an abattoir

Almost a hundred animals rights activists have broken into an abattoir in the province of Girona and have blocked it for several hours.

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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.

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Wild boar census

The wild boar census is still growing...

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Left: Separation of zones within a farm. The small wall reminds workers of the mandatory shoe change point between the entrance of the farm (dirty) and the shower area. Picture courtesy Dr. Tim Snider. Right: Example of separation of zones within shower area. Red = Dirty Zone; Yellow = Intermediate Zone; Green = Clean Zone. Picture courtesy of Mike Luyks, Kaslo Bay, PIC Boar Stud, Canada.

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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.

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