Farmscape for December 12, 2023
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An Edmonton based veterinary consultant suggests, by improving the design of the loadout, pork producers can reduce the risk of disease transmission from transport trailers back into the barn. "Practical...
As winter approaches the Canadian landscape, agricultural operations face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Cold winter days bring a challenge for the outdoor application of liquid disinfectants due to the fact that...
Farmscape for November 15, 2023
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An Edmonton based veterinary consultant suggests, by improving the design of the loadout, pork producers can improve the biosecurity of their farms and reduce the risk of disease transmission. "Practical...
Farmscape for November 10, 2023
Full Interview 8:36
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Preliminary results of a wean to harvest biosecurity research program study suggest certain methods of swine manure handling are more biosecure than others. As part of research conducted under the...
Farm biosecurity is a critical component of modern agriculture. It involves implementing measures to prevent and control the introduction and spread of diseases and pests within agricultural systems. Biosecurity is crucial not only for safeguarding crop and livestock health...
Keeping your livestock safe from microbes, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, is the biosecurity goal that all farms should have. Wearing clean, sanitized footwear helps meet this goal as foot traffic moves microbes to and around the farm. Help...
We often talk about live animals, people and vehicles as being the highest risk for introducing disease to a farm operation. But what about smart phones as a fomite? Scientists at the University of Arizona found that smartphones had...
University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineering specialist Teng Lim has been awarded a $179,933 grant to study new wean-to-harvest biosecurity projects to improve entry to swine operations.
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) awarded the grant with funds from the...
By Lorraine Stevenson-Hall, Biosecurity & Stakeholder Relations Lead
Biosecurity is one of the most powerful tools for disease prevention and preparedness. There are so many factors impacting biosecurity that effective and consistent implementation can be challenging. Digitizing biosecurity facilitates monitoring...
By Rob Hannam, CEO
Production limiting and highly infectious diseases continue to be a threat to the swine industry. In the US, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) is of particular concern, and cases often rise in the spring. According to...