Biosecurity and bugs in Pig Progress 3
The latest edition of Pig Progress is now available online. This edition highlights the role insects have in pathogen transmission and considers mitigation strategies for ASFv in feed. This and much more.
Oceania: Meat production grows, but at its own pace
While information on Oceania’s role in global meat production is relatively limited, there have been notable developments, particularly in Australia and New Zealand. This article on pages 6-9 examines trends in these countries and explores how the continent has addressed its challenges in the meat sector.
Column: From bin to pig
When evaluating the right type of feed, not only aspects like cost or feed efficiency should be considered. Also the form can play a role, writes nutrition technology expert Dr Casey Bradley in her column on page 10.
Farm visit: The paradox farm – stellar biosecurity, yet ASF emerged
Many farms in Asia and Central Europe have experienced African Swine Fever visiting their farms. Often, something can be said about biosecurity being sub-optimal. But at a finisher farm in Romania, even for humans biosecurity levels are high. How did the virus ever manage to enter? Pages 14-17.
What role do insects have in pathogen transmission?
Insects could be a mechanical vector for transferring pathogens, and now that larvae are increasingly being used as animal nutrition, this may develop into an unintended risk for the health status of a herd. Scientists examined existing literature to gain insight into their influence on the spread of pathogens, as detailed on pages 18-21.
Mitigation strategies for ASFv in feed
Research has confirmed that the African Swine Fever virus (ASFv) is viable in feed ingredients during processing, storage and transportation. This article on pages 22-23 explores mitigation strategies for the occurrence of ASFv in swine feed.
Column: Choose your vet wisely
The veterinarian is one of the main advisors for farm management and farmers put a lot of trust in them. On page 28, pig welfare expert Dr Irene Camerlink explains that the ideal vet makes a world of difference.
