The establishment of a new national communications network for swine veterinarians is expected to speed up the response to health threats within the Canadian swine industry.
The Chair of the Canadian Swine Health Board says in the event of a disease outbreak swine traceability will provide the information necessary to mitigate the spread of the disease and go about eliminating it.
New diagnostic tools developed by researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are helping the pork industry address a new strain of Brachyspira.
Research conducted by the University of Guelph indicates the networks that connect pigs, particularly ownership and trucking networks, play a major role in the spread of PRRS.
The Canadian Swine Health Board reports the success of its National Biosecurity Training Program is attracting international interest.
The research coordinator with Canadian Swine Health Board says stepped up biosecurity offers the best defense against the introduction of brachyspira into the swine herd.
The Canadian Swine Health Board reports pork industry stakeholders appear receptive to maintaining programs developed to protect swine herds from disease after federal funding runs out.
The Canadian Swine Health Board is confident improved communications among swine veterinarians across Canada will improve their ability to detect and respond to emerging diseases.
The Canadian Swine Health Board is encouraging pork producers to make themselves aware of the signs of brachyspira and what they can do to keep their operations free of the infection.
A national communications network being created on behalf of the Canadian swine industry is expected to improve the ability of swine veterinarians to respond to new disease threats.
