Several viruses act as primary and secondary causative agents of diseases affecting the respiratory system of pigs.

Learn about each of these agents and the various microscopic and macroscopic lesions they cause in the following article.

What is ULV fogging?

Cold fogging or ULV (Ultra-low volume) fogging consists of a fogging system that allows the use of a very small amount of chemical product to cover a large area.

These systems operate with equipment powered by electric motors and generate a droplet size of 5–50 μm, the optimal droplet size to combat germs, fungi and viruses.

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞!

In the topic “Ban of cages”, we present the Good Practice “Easy Access Creep” — a pen design that improves piglet care and reduces stress for both animals and staff.

By placing the covered creep area near the passageway, caretakers can check litters daily without entering the pen.

Watch the videopill now and learn how this design supports better welfare in loose housing systems.