Thompson’s tip: Drying out after disinfection[Company news]Cleaning and disinfection are an essential part of successful disease control, preventing or reducing the transfer of infection from one batch of pigs to the next. However, drying out of pens is a frequently-neglected part of the process. |
European Union - EFSA and Japan sign a Memorandum of Cooperation[Latest swine news]EFSA and the Food Safety Commission (FSC) of Japan have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on the collection and sharing of data required for the assessment of current and emerging risks.source: www.efsa.europa.eu |
China - Pigs get ID chips[Latest swine news]Pigs in southwest China from Friday began having two identity chips fixed on their back legs detailing where they were butchered, examined and sold.source: news.xinhuanet.com |
PRRS Eradication: A dream or missed opportunity?[What the experts say ]Rodney Butch Baker Since 1987, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRS) has become a global drain on pig productivity, profitability, and many a producers’ morale. One thing that remains certain is PRRS virus continually finds ways to circumvent our best bio-management efforts. PRRS marches on in a ceaseless continuum of antigenic change making current vaccines and other control techniques of limited value. |
Applying science to disinfecting[What the experts say ]Alejandro Ramirez The cleaning and disinfection process are critical steps in any biosecurity program in order to minimize the transmission of diseases. Washing is the most critical step of the entire process. This step will remove over 99% of the microorganisms. |
Thompson’s tip: Dealing with deadstock[Company news]Unit bio-security is critical to maintaining health on a pig unit. One route of disease transmission which must be controlled is the disposal of dead stock. Ideally, this should be through on-farm incineration, advises Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company, ACMC Ltd. |
Maple Leaf initiates precautionary recall of nine wiener products[Company news]This is a precautionary measure only. The Company is 100% in compliance with the Government of Canada's new Listeria policy. The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed that there have been no reported illnesses related to these products. Cooking hotdogs to steaming hot also kills any potential foodborne bacteria, such as Listeria. |
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