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US and Vietnam collaborate to better understand and control ASF

To prepare for the potential entry of African swine fever into the USA, SCIC is investing in research with Vietnam to better control the virus.

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Image 2: Dry cleaning process in which the bulk of organic material is manually removed. Courtesy of Dr Clayton Johnson, Carthage Veterinary Services.

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How to achieve the best possible hygiene for swine transport?

In this third article we will review the key aspects and critical points that need to be considered when designing a swine transport hygiene protocol for your system.

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The ideal truck wash for cleaning and disinfecting livestock transport vehicles

This article describes what the "ideal" wash station for cleaning animal transport vehicles would look like, with the highest standards.

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How to wash your hands properly

In this article we share the WHO guidelines for hand hygiene, which is a very important part of the day-to-day on a pig farm as incorrect washing leaves some areas dirty.

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ASF in Greece: Netherlands mandatory additional Cleansing & Disinfection transport vehicles

Due to the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Greece transport vehicles for ungulates that return or enter from Greece to The Netherlands require additional cleansing and disinfection (C&D) immediately after entering The Netherlands.

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Groundbreaking results: the importance of deep cleaning in the fight against ASF

The secondary properties of a disinfectant are key to beat ASF.

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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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Left: Separation of zones within a farm. The small wall reminds workers of the mandatory shoe change point between the entrance of the farm (dirty) and the shower area. Picture courtesy Dr. Tim Snider. Right: Example of separation of zones within shower area. Red = Dirty Zone; Yellow = Intermediate Zone; Green = Clean Zone. Picture courtesy of Mike Luyks, Kaslo Bay, PIC Boar Stud, Canada.

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Low cost, high impact biosecurity: well-defined clean and dirty zones

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.

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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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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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