ATP bioluminescence a means for assessing trailer cleanliness
ATP bioluminescence method can be used as a supplementary tool for monitoring surface cleanliness of transport trailers in a rapid, simple, inexpensive and reliable way.
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PROHEALTH Consortium identifies most significant health threats and solutions for sustainable livestock production in Europe
Five-year project prioritized animal pathologies on farms; identified solutions to improve animal health and welfare; and evaluated performance of vaccination and precision farming to predict, detect and prevent diseases.
ASF China: Greater surveillance of means of transport for pigs
The long-distance transport of pigs seems the main reason for the spreading of the disease in China.
USDA outlines next steps for advancing animal disease traceability
USDA’s four overarching goals for advancing animal disease traceability to protect the long-term health, marketability and economic viability of the U.S. livestock industry.
Biosecurity against ASF
The emergence of African swine fever in wild boars in Belgium has made the alarm bells ring. It is essential to maximise all the precautionary measures.
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.
3D cameras to save pigs’ tails
A new high-tech solution to the problem of tail biting in pigs has been devised by Scottish scientists and could become an alternative to the controversial last-resort practice of tail docking.
Investing in biosecurity: a key step to curb the spread of animal diseases
Animal diseases, such as avian influenza or African swine fever, know no borders and can continually affect new areas. Reducing the risk is possible through the implementation of procedures designed to avoid the introduction and spread of pathogens in animal populations.
ASF in Sardinia: decrease in outbreaks
Sardinia has gone from more than 100 outbreaks in 2013 to 3 in 2018.
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.
Italy: "ClassyFarm"; classifying the risk on pig farms
Integrated control system for the gathering of data from multiple sources that allows the carrying out of a general assessment of the farm.
USA: Reorganize primary federal food safety functions into a single agency
Reorganize Primary Federal Food Safety Functions into a Single Agency, the Federal Food Safety Agency Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services.
Effectiveness of composting as a biosecure disposal method for PEDV-infected pig carcasses
Composting appears to be an effective disposal method for PEDV-infected piglet carcasses under the conditions examined.
SPACE 2018: An Expo that meets the challenges of the different sectors
SPACE 2018 will be held from Tuesday 11 September to Friday 14 September at Rennes Exhibition Centre.
Commission adopts new rules on labelling origin of primary ingredients in food
The European Commission has adopted the new rules on labelling the origin of the primary ingredient in food which were endorsed by a vote by the Member States.