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Canada - Manitoba introduces new Farm Building Code

07-Sep-2010
Last week the Manitoba government announced a new provincial Farm Building Code will take effect November 1'st. The introduction of a new Manitoba Farm Building Code us expected to enhance safety on the farm and help reduce losses due to fire.

Farmex: Lack of control costing pig producers

16-Aug-2010
Many pig producers are missing out on a simple way to improve performance and profits. Its been shown that they could boost pig performance, enhance the health status of their herds and save money at the same time, simply by replacing their ventilation controls.

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.

Trobridge housing gets a makeover

28-Jul-2010
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.

Malaysia - Integrated pig-breeding centre for Samarahan

23-Jul-2010
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

21-Jul-2010
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%.