Page 3 of articles about disinfection

University of Minnesota veterinary professor Perle Zhitnitskiy, DVM, MSpVM, congratulates Zack Talbert, a University of Illinois veterinary student who won the annual Morrison Swine Innovator Prize.

Zack Talbert, U of Illinois student, receives the Morrison Swine Innovator Prize

Talbert created a steel prong that holds objects aloft and, using a pulley system with a motor, turns the objects rotisserie-style during fumigation to ensure all surfaces are covered.

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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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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.

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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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U of M researchers are testing the efficacy of various plasma sources, including a 2D integrated coaxial micro hollow dielectric barrier plasma discharge array. Plasma (purple) is produced inside the holes of the array, through which air is blown. This plasma source has been productively breaking down various viruses—the pathogens are inactivated when they come into contact with the air coming through the holes in the array.

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Clean air, healthy swine

University of Minnesota researchers are collaborating to find new applications for groundbreaking cold plasma research.

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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.

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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.

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Internal biosecurity: The enemy at home

Frequently, diseases become established on a farm because we culture them.

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Trial opens lid on effectiveness of disinfectants

Their effectiveness was altered according to whether they were used on dry, porous surfaces or in wet situations in the presence of organic matter.

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Evaluation of biosecurity measures to prevent indirect transmission of PEDv

PEDV transmission through contaminated PPE occurs rapidly under modeled conditions. Biosecurity procedures are recommended.

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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.

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A 10-day vacancy period after cleaning and disinfection has no effect on the bacterial load in pig nursery units

Prolonging the vacancy period in nursery units to 10 days after disinfection with no extra biosecurity measures has no impact on the environmental load of total aerobic flora, E. coli, faecal coliforms, MRSA and Enterococcus spp..

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Canada: CFIA lifted the temporary emergency livestock transportation protocol

Canadian Pork Council and other provincial pork associations will continue to press the federal government to amend this regulation and allow transporters to wash at Canadian facilities.

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