News - Biosecurity

The knowledge manager with Boerhringer Ingelheim Vetmedica USA, reports successes in regional efforts aimed at controlling the spread of PRRS are stimulating the interest among producers in other regions to take action to address the disease.

Aon Benfield says the Canadian Swine Health Board’s initiatives aimed at improving on farm biosecurity are making the development of a national mortality insurance program for swine much easier.

The chair of the Canadian Swine Health Board says improved communications among those working in the area of swine health is resulting in higher levels of success.

The Canadian Swine Health Board expects its National Biosecurity Training program to be launched in two more provinces early in the new year.

Manitoba Pork Council reports the level of interest among the province’s pork producers in a new national biosecurity training program has been overwhelming.

Approximately 150 participants are expected to attend the Canadian Swine Health Board’s third Canadian Swine Health Forum next month in Niagara Falls.

The Chair of the Canadian Swine Health Board reports Canada’s pork producers have become increasingly aware of the value of biosecurity in avoiding disease and maintaining the productivity of their herds.

The chair of the Canadian Swine Health Board says the health status of the herd can often make the difference between whether or not a pork production operation remains economically viable.

Manitoba Pork Council reports interest among the province’s pork producers in participating in a new National Swine Biosecurity Training Program has been strong.

Manitoba’s egg producers are applauding the opportunity to show the public how farm animals are raised without compromising biosecurity.