Introduction
What is biosecurity? Biosecurity can be subdivided into 3 parts: 1) bio-exclusion involves keeping pathogens out of a herd, 2) bio-management involves managing pathogens...
Virox Technologies, the maker of Prevail disinfectants and the manufacturer of some of the world’s safest, most effective, eco-friendly disinfectant chemistries, is pleased to...
Farmscape for June 20, 2022
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The Swine Health Information Center is advising additional monitoring and stepped-up biosecurity in those states...
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Abstract
This publication was written for livestock producers who would like to opentheir farms to the public for tours or educational workshops,...
Biosecurity was originally defined by Koblentz (2010) as "a set of preventative measures designed to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases."
This has...
Understand the three levels of fly activity for more effective control
Flies on hog or poultry farms are more than a nuisance; they carry diseases...
A Saskatchewan pilot project is testing new technologies that will help pork producers improve biosecurity and protect their herds from disease. Farm Health Guardian...
An infectious disease in the barn is devastating for farm performance
We all know that healthy animals perform better. An infectious disease in the barn...
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Farmscape for April 28, 2022
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine is encouraging a continued focus on biosecurity on Canadian...
By Rob Hannam, CEO
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a devastating disease that has caused economic losses of billions of dollars. The disease was reported...