Modelling contamination of trucks used in the shipment of pigs infected with PRRS
Under current biosecurity practices, a substantial risk exists for the spread of PRRS virus due to truck sharing.
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An effective disinfectant
In times when biosecurity is vital, the choice of a good disinfectant is key.
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.
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.
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.
A very easy method for cleaning creep feeders
We explain a simple and easy method for cleaning creep feeders.
Internal biosecurity: The enemy at home
Frequently, diseases become established on a farm because we culture them.
Evaluation of biosecurity measures to prevent indirect transmission of PEDv
PEDV transmission through contaminated PPE occurs rapidly under modeled conditions. Biosecurity procedures are recommended.
Is competitive exclusion a valuable alternative for classical cleaning and disinfection of pig-growing units?
Very few studies about the impact of microbial cleaning and administration during production on the
environment in animal houses is available. Our results showed that competitive exclusion by probiotic type
bacteria is not a valuable alternative for classical C&D.
Solid floors are difficult to clean
This trick shows how to reduce the cleaning time of the fattening pens with a solid floor.
Salmonella in meat products reduced by 90 percent in new research
An old technology that uses natural bacteria predators, called bacteriophages, is the focus of new research at the University of Nevada, Reno. The technique is being used to reduce salmonella bacteria in meat products.
USA: FDA releases final rule to ensure food safety during transport
The FDA has finalized six of the seven major rules that implement the core of FSMA.
Cleaning the bowls for milk replacer supplementation
A system for cleaning the bowls in a practical, effective, and quick way without splashing all the farrowing pen or soaking the piglets.
Use of sprinklers for cleaning
Save time, work and water when cleaning the buildings.
Clinical case: Control measures in an outbreak of oedema disease
A series of unsuccessful measures are taken until the problem is finally solved.
The EU approves the use of recycled hot water to eliminate microbiological contamination in meat
This Regulation approves the use of recycled hot water as a decontamination technique for carcasses after that, in September 2010 the EFSA drafted a favourable scientific judgement.