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Choose the right products for cleaning and disinfecting

In previous articles we have discussed the need for good cleaning and disinfection, how to clean properly and how to disinfect. Now we come to the agents used, and it is vital to realise that the right choice of detergent and disinfectant is a pivotal part of any cleaning and disinfection programme.

Playing and fighting by piglets around weaning on farms, employing individual or group housing of lactating sows

We assessed how piglets play, fighting and biting behaviour before and after weaning were affected by the housing system and weaning age as well as how the three behaviours are related to each other and piglet post-weaning weight gain.

Trobridge housing gets a makeover

One of the UK’s most popular and long-lasting pig buildings — the Trobridge grower and finisher house — has been given an update. New materials used in its construction make it more hygienic and labour-saving.

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Botswana - Piggery can diversify Botswana agric sector

With the local and global demand for pork increasing, Botswana can have a stake in its production, according to a study released this week.

Malaysia - Integrated pig-breeding centre for Samarahan

The problems of river pollution and stench from commercial-scale pig farming activities in Kuching, Sarian and Samarahan can be overcome when the breeders relocate their operations to the 800-hectare integrated, environment-friendly pig-breeding centre, near Balai Ringin in Samarahan.

Denmark - Less salmonella in outdoor pigs

In a survey from the Food Institute of Danish Technical University (DTU) there were salmonella in over ten percent of conventional indoor slaughter pigs, in seven percent of organic pigs, and in only five percent of outdoor pigs.

Disinfection

In the last article we looked at the need for thorough complete cleaning of a building, room or equipment in any efficient biosecurity programme. If done properly this will reduce the pathogen burden hugely as shown by a typical reduction in bacterial counts by 99%.

Spain/Angola - UAB and the José Eduardo Dos Santos University of Angola to create the first agrifood technological research center in Africa

The Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), by means of the Food Technology Plant (CERPTA) and the José Eduardo Dos Santos de University of Angola will create there the first center for technological research and agrifoods transfer in Africa.

JSR unveil 8500 place pig finishing facility

Sustained investment in modern weaning and finishing facilities, which incorporate new ideas, science and technology, is vital to the ongoing success and growth of the UK pig Industry.

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Environmental control in the growing phase (II): Environmental needs

In order to try to control the environment, it is important: - Be able to evaluate it. - Be familiar with the needs of different types of animals. - Implement corrective measures to adapt to those needs.

EuroTier 2010 in Hanover: Already 1,700 exhibitors from 46 countries

The world’s top event for expert animal farmers, EuroTier 2010, is being held for the ninth time at the Exhibition Grounds in Hanover from 16 to 19 November 2010.

Fattening: Manipulable material and lighting

Is the lighting in warehouses up to standard? Are the manipulable materials the right ones?

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Cleaning comes before disinfection

It is much more difficult to achieve a good quality of cleaning if the surface you are trying to clean is particularly pervious to water (for example wood) and has many cracks and hidden areas.

Environmental and sow-related factors affecting the duration of farrowing

Allowing the sow to move freely before farrowing, reducing the constipation state and avoid excessive fattening during late pregnancy all appear to be key factors in shortening farrowing time and reducing perinatal mortality.

Philippines - Extra income from meat processing for RIC Plaridel

Providing alternative livelihood to the rural communities to alleviate their living condition was the primary goal of the Department of Agriculture- Regional Field Unit 10 (DA-RFU 10) in collaboration with Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI) Region 10 and Local Government Unit (LGU) of Plaridel.

USA - USDA funding to rehabilitate farmland damaged by disasters

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that Emergency Conservation Program funds are being made available to farmers and ranchers in 14 states to repair farmland damaged by natural disasters in 2010.