There are very few books on biosecurity and this one details the subject explains why but more seriously providing practical advice on how to complete a review of the biosecurity measures required on a modern pig farm. The aim of this book is to be an easy reference guide for those involved in maintaining the health status of pig farms including abundant guidelines, advice sheets, flowcharts and pictures.
There are very few books on biosecurity and this one details the subject explaining why but more seriously providing practical advice on how to complete a review of the biosecurity measures required on a modern pig farm. The aim of this book is to be an easy reference guide for those involved in maintaining the health status of pig farms including abundant guidelines, advice sheets, flowcharts and pictures.
Author:
JOHN CARR
Qualified as a veterinarian by the University of Liverpool. PhD in urinary tract problems of pigs in Liverpool,
where he specialised in microbiology and pathology. John runs a consultancy practice with clients in North
America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.
KEY FEATURES:
➜ This book provides real guidelines on swine biosecurity methods.
➜ Written by a renowned specialist in maintaining the health of pigs.
➜ This updated edition specifically assist in the control and elimination of the African swine
fever outbreaks.
➜ Easy reference resource.
Table of contents:
1. Introduction
2. Main pathogens of pigs
Introduction
Main pathogens of pigs
Parasites of pigs
External parasites
Internal parasites
Bacteria in pigs
How can bacteria make a pig sick?
Basic swine bacteriology
Viruses of pigs
Viruses - How do they cause disease?
Main disorders of pigs by age/group
How do pathogens get into your farm?
Threats to a pig unit
Considerations in the design of the outer security perimeter
Location: pathogen movement from a farm
Ensuring the incoming stock is of the correct health status
How many animals do we need to test?
Selection of specimens
Examination of isolation premises prior to the delivery of animals
Boar or gilt introduction. The isolation quarters are run as strict all-in/all-out
Use of farm materials to stabilise farm immunity. Feedback.
Isolation and acclimatisation. What does all-in/all-out mean?
Pathogens that might be transmitted through semen
Disposal of dead pigs
Truck routines
Truck cleaning problems
Transport inspection check list
Transport hygiene check list
Vermin control measures
Rodent control
Bird control
Fly and mosquito control
Reducing and controlling people’s risks
Visitor entry procedures
Visitors’ book
Biosecurity– visitor dress code
Shower room protocols
Shower room hygiene
Straw and bedding
Machine and equipment purchases
Biosecurity checking
Reducing pathogens on the farm
Controlling today’s number one risk: the compromised pig
Hospital pen records
Hospital pen design
What to do with compromised pigs
All-in/all-out (AIAO)
Pig flow
Disinfectant management: foot baths
Cleaning a room between batches
Fumigation
Application of lime wash
Medicine refrigerator set up
The use of vaccines in pigs
Feed hygiene to reduce contamination
Feed bulk bins
Partial depopulation: the basics
Animal movements
Elimination of pathogens from farms
Depopulation/repopulation
Depopulation procedures
Cleaning protocols
Hysterectomy and moving piglets to a new farm
Segregated early weaning
Partial depopulation
Vaccination and testing and removing
Herd closure and pathogen exposure
Medication programmes
3. How do pathogens get into your farm?
Threats to a pig unit
Considerations in the design of the outer security perimeter
Location: pathogen movement from a farm
Ensuring the incoming stock is of the correct health status
How many animals do we need to test?
Selection of specimens
Examination of isolation premises prior to the delivery of animals
Boar or gilt introduction. The isolation quarters are run as strict all-in/all-out
Use of farm materials to stabilise farm immunity. Feedback.
Isolation and acclimatisation. What does all-in/all-out mean?
Pathogens that might be transmitted through semen
Disposal of dead pigs
Truck routines
Truck cleaning problems
Transport inspection check list
Transport hygiene check list
Vermin control measures
Rodent control
Bird control
Fly and mosquito control
Reducing and controlling people’s risks
Visitor entry procedures
Visitors’ book
Biosecurity– visitor dress code
Shower room protocols
Shower room hygiene
Straw and bedding
Machine and equipment purchases
Biosecurity checking
4. Reducing pathogens on the farm
Controlling today’s number one risk: the compromised pig
Hospital pen records
Hospital pen design
What to do with compromised pigs
All-in/all-out (AIAO)
Pig flow
Disinfectant management: foot baths
Cleaning a room between batches
Fumigation
Application of lime wash
Medicine refrigerator set up
The use of vaccines in pigs
Feed hygiene to reduce contamination
Feed bulk bins
Partial depopulation: the basics
Animal movements
5. Elimination of pathogens from farms
Depopulation/repopulation
Depopulation procedures
Cleaning protocols
Hysterectomy and moving piglets to a new farm
Segregated early weaning
Partial depopulation
Vaccination and testing and removing
Herd closure and pathogen exposure
Medication programmes
Data sheet
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There are very few books on biosecurity and this one details the subject explains why but more seriously providing practical advice on how to complete a review of the biosecurity measures required on a modern pig farm. The aim of this book is to be an easy reference guide for those involved in maintaining the health status of pig farms including abundant guidelines, advice sheets, flowcharts and pictures.
