Carmen Alonso García-Mochales

What is the course of this disease in the field recently? Not always following the textbook description… Global swine professionals with field experience answer this and many other questions.

A group of swine professionals will describe their field experience and perspective gained while fighting against African Swine Fever.

Intranasal and intratracheal inoculation routes as well as aerosolization with foggers are discussed.

Key considerations for the design of biosecure and practical pig loading chutes that will minimize disease transmission during the animal movement process.

We highlight different options for segregation of clean/dirty zones at the personnel entrance into the farm. This is where biosecurity starts. Keeping it simple and easy to follow increases the likelihood of an effective protocol.

Three videos that illustrate how to make an appropriate transition between several key clean and dirty zones.

Using a custom-made cart designed for drying and storage of heating lamps from farrowing units between uses to extent its working life.

Let's clarify what are the clean and dirty zones and its boundaries. A series of articles will discuss how to apply segregation principles to farm zones for the prevention of pathogen entry.

Choosing a smooth tile type with seamless gap material will not allow rodents to achieve a foothold that would facilitate their climbing ability

When was the last time that you disinfected your cellphone?

How to increase water consumption in piglets during the 2 to 3 days period after weaning using the piglet’s natural curiosity.

How can we monitor our program? Which pigs should be sampled? How many? How often should we sequence the virus/es present in our farms?

Four veterinarians talk about gilt acclimation: programs they put in place, how the immune status is measured and special management scenarios for introducing those gilts into the main herd.

The authors share their strategies in the face of tail biting outbreaks as well as on-going preventative measures.

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.

The authors share their experience on tail biting risk factors identification as well as the production of non-docked pigs.