Biosecurity
Definition: procedures intended to protect humans or animals against disease or harmful biological agents
Biosecurity
all_ all _ air space
Worn when bringing piggies to the market
protective clothing
SPF stands for
Specific Pathogen Free
Is the cornerstone of...
disease prevention
dead animals must be disposed within
24 hours of death :(
Establish for employees and visitors within the facility
traffic patterns
VQ stands for
Validated-Qualified
the biggest threat
Purchased Pigs that are asymptomatic but carry infectious dzs :(
Routine __ in order to check health within the individuals in the herd
blood testing
the truck
Must be done to gain VQ status
test for dzs within a specific time period
Ways that diseases-causing organisms can enter a Swine facility
Wind, wildlife, people, pets, inanimate objects
Must be done to each room between groups of hogs
cleaning and disinfecting
Animals returning to the facility after leaving should be
isolated as new additions :(
SPF animals are bred to exclude pathogens that are associated with
morbidity and mortality
When bringing the piggies to the market make sure to
wear protective clothing, wash truck, put contaminated clothing into baggie, don't let your piggies run around for fun and go back into the clean truck
Developed with a veterinarian
vaccine programs, internal and external parasite control, common practices when needed, examinations
"High-risk places" in which boot disinfectant solutions and protective clothing need to be provided
nurseries and farrowing house
10 months